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CHURCH  BOOK 


FOR  THE  USE  OP 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  CONGREGATIONS. 


BY  AUTHORITY  OF  THE 

GENERAL  COUNCIL  OF  THE  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  CHURCH 

IN  NORTH  AMERICA. 


PHILADELPHIA: 

GENERAL  COUNCIL  PUBLICATION  BOARD. 

1901. 


COPYRIGHT,  1891, 

BY   THE  TRUSTEES  OP  THE 

GENERAL  COUNCIL  OF  THE  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN 
CHURCH  IN  NORTH  AMERICA. 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


PAGES. 

PREFACE v 

Tables  of  Festivals •    .    .    .    .    xii 

Table  of  Epistles  and  Gospels xv 

Table  of  Scripture  Lessons xvii 

Lessons  for  Morning  and  Evening xix 

ORDER  OF  MORNING  SERVICE 1-21 

HOLY   COMMUNION 14 

Early  Service,  or  Matins 22 

Evening  Service,  or  Vespers 29 

[Evening  Service] 34 

INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS 43-91 

Invit atopies,  Antiphons,  Responsories,  etc.     .  92-108 

Various  Collects  and  Prayers 109-131 

GENERAL  PRAYERS 132-154 

The  Litany 132 

The  Suffrages 144 

Bidding  Prayer 146 

PSALMS— (With  Table) 155-254 

CANTICLES 255-264 

iii 


iy  CONTENTS. 


CONFESSIONS  OF  THE  FAITH .    265 

The  Thkee  General  Creeds 265-267 

The  Small  Catechism 268-287 

The  Augsburg  Confession 288-320 

HISTOEY  OF  THE  PASSION 321-344 

OKDEES  FOE  MINISTEEIAL  ACTS. 

For  the  Baptism  of  Infants 348 

For  the  Baptism  of  Adults 353 

For  Confirmation 358 

For  Confession  and  Absolution  .  .  .  364-373 
For  the  Solemnization  of  Marriage    .    .    .    374 

For  the  Visitation  of  the  Sick 378 

Lessons  and  Prayers  for  the  Sick  ....    382 

Communion  of  the  Sick 399 

Commendation  of  the  Dying 403 

For  the  Burial  of  the  Dead 406 

For  the  Ordination  of  Ministers     ....   422 

For  the  Installation  of  Pastors 426 

For  the  Installation  of  Church  Councils  .  430 
For  the  Laying  of  Corner-stones  ....  432 
For  the  Consecration  of  Churches.  .  .  .  435 
For  the  Opening  and  Closing  of  Synods  .    .   439 

HYMNS— (With  Tables) 443-870 

Additional  Hymns 871-917 

Doxologies 918-926 

Index  of  First  Lines 927-941 


PEEFACE. 


Early  in  the  period  of  the  great  Reformation  of  the  Six- 
teenth Century,  the  Lutheran  Reformers  began  to  revise  and 
purify  the  Service  of  the  Church,  as  well  as  its  Doctrines,  and 
to  introduce  the  language  of  the  people  in  public  Worship. 
Luther  led  the  way  in  this  work,  in  1523,  by  his  Treatises: 
"  Of  the  Order  of  Divine  Service  in  the  Congregation,"  and,  later 
in  the  same  year,  his  "  Form  of  the  Mass  and  of  Communion  for 
the  Church  at  Wittenberg."  John  Bugenhagen,  chief  Pastor  at 
"Wittenberg,  also  published  "  An  Order  of  Christian  Mass,  as  it  is 
held  at  Wittenberg,  1524;"  and  in  December  of  that  year,  Conrad 
Rupff,  the  Chapel  Master  of  the  Duke  of  Saxony,  and  especially 
his  assistant  and  successor,  John  Walther,  aided  Luther  in  ar- 
ranging Music  for  the  Service  in  German,  and  the  whole  chapel 
came  from  Torgau  to  take  part  in  its  introduction.  In  1525, 
Doeber's  Evangelical  Mass  was  introduced  at  Niirnberg,  and  the 
"  Teutsch  Kirchenambt,"  at  Strasburg.  "  The  Order  of  Govern- 
ment and  Worship  "  for  the  Duchy  of  Prussia  was  issued  in 
1525;  that  for  Brunswick,  in  1528;  that  for  Hamburg,  in  1529; 
and,  during  the  next  few  years,  a  large  number  of  cities  and 
countries  in  Germany  issued  their  German  Orders  of  Service. 
In  1533,  three  Orders  of  great  importance  appeared :  that  for 
Brandenburg-Niirnberg ;  that  for  the  city  and  jurisdiction  of 
Wittenberg  (which  superseded  the  Orders  personally  issued  by 
Luther  and  Bugenhagen,  and  was  thereafter  used  by  them); 
and  that  for  the  whole  of  Electoral  Saxony,  in  the  Visitation 
Articles. 

v 


Vl  PREFACE. 

In  the  multitude  of  these  works,  the  directions  for  the  Ser- 
vices of  Worship  were  not  entirely  the  same  in  every  instance ; 
but,  after  a  time,  there  appeared  in  Saxony,  and  throughout  the 
countries  North  of  it,  the  most  generally  accepted  type  of  Luth- 
eran Liturgies.  After  the  death  of  Duke  George,  when  the 
Reformation  found  place  in  the  Duchy  of  Saxony,  Justus  Jonas 
prepared  the  Order  of  Government  and  Worship,  1539.  He  was 
aided  by  Spalatin,  Cruciger,  and  Myconius,  in  consultation  with 
all  the  Saxon  theologians.  This  at  once  and  permanently  be- 
came a  standard  of  Lutheran  Service.  To  this  class  of  Litur- 
gies belong  also  those  of  Mecklenburg,  Luneburg,  Calenberg, 
and  of  many  North  German  cities  and  states,  in  their  successive 
editions,  in  the  preparation  of  which  Bugenhagen,  Melanch- 
thon,  Chemnitz,  Andrea?,  Arndt,  and  other  illustrious  men,  had 
part. 

These  Lutheran  Liturgies  were  not  original  works,  created  by 
the  Reformers.  They  were  chiefly  Revisions  of  the  Services  in 
use  in  the  Churches,  only  translated  into  the  language  of  the 
people.  Some  changes  were  made.  The  Sermon  was  assigned 
a  greatly  increased  importance,  and  purity  of  doctrine  was 
carefully  considered  and  guarded.  What  the  Reformers  deemed 
contrary  to  the  pure  teaching  of  Holy  Scripture  they,  of  course, 
removed.  Church-song  took  a  new  and  higher  place ;  and  here 
and  there  a  few  things  were  added,  as  the  General  Prayer  and 
the  Exhortation  to  Communicants  at  the  Lord's  Supper.  But 
everything  deemed  pure  and  Scriptural  was  retained,  and  in  the 
same  order  of  parts ;  so  that  the  whole  outline  and  structure  of 
the  Services  of  the  Western  Church  for  a  thousand  years  before 
the  Reformation  were  preserved,  and  the  continuity  of  the  pure 
Service  of  the  Ancient  Church  remained  unbroken. 

The  entire  series  of  Introits,  Collects,  Epistles  and  Gospels 
retained  in  the  Lutheran  Service  was  completed,  after  some  cen- 


PREFACE.  VII 

turies  of  growth,  in  the  reign  and  dominion  of  Charlemagne. 
Although  differing  somewhat  from  the  Roman  Missal,  it  was  in 
use  in  Germany  up  to  the  time  of  the  Reformation,  and  until 
set  aside  by  the  Council  of  Trent.  Of  the  Sunday  Collects, 
there  are  but  few,  if  any,  which  have  not  been  in  continuous  use 
for  more  than  twelve  hundred  years.  With  some  variations  as 
to  the  days  for  which  they  are  appointed,  most  of  these  beauti- 
ful Collects  are  now  in  use  in  the  Lutheran  Churches  of  Ger- 
many, Denmark,  Norway,  Sweden,  the  United  States,  and  wher- 
ever scattered  throughout  the  world ;  in  the  Church  of  England 
in  all  parts  of  the  British  Empire ;  in  the  Protestant  Episcopal 
Church  in  this  country ;  and  in  Latin  in  the  Roman  Catholic 
Churches. 

In  the  Providence  of  God,  it  was  allotted  to  the  Lutheran 
Church,  first  of  all,  to  revise,  purify,  and  translate  the  Church 
Service.  This  she  did,  not  for  herself  alone,  but  for  all  Protest- 
ant Christians  who  retain  any  part  of  the  old  Order  of  Wor- 
ship. The  Lutheran  revision  of  the  Communion  Service,  issued 
in  many  editions,  in  many  states  and  cities,  had  been  fully  tested 
by  more  than  twenty  years  of  continuous  use  before  the  revision 
of  the  Service  made  by  the  Anglican  Church,  first  issued  in  the 
Prayer  Book  of  Edward  VI. ,  1549. 

Between  this  first  Prayer  Book  of  the  Church  of  England  and 
the  Lutheran  Service,  there  is  an  extremely  close  agreement. 
The  causes  whence  this  resulted  are  clearly  traceable.  The 
Sarum,  and  other  Anglican  Missals,  from  which  translations 
were  made,  agreed  almost  entirely  with  the  Bamberg,  Mainz, 
and  other  German  Missals,  all  alike  differing  from  the  Roman 
use.  Archbishop  Cranmer,  Primate  of  the  Anglican  Church, 
and  head  of  the  Commission  which  prepared  the  first  English 
Prayer  Book,  was  thoroughly  familiar  with  the  Lutheran  Ser* 
vice,  having  spent  a  year  and  a  half  in  Germany  in  conference 


Vlll  PREFACE. 

with  its  theologians  and  Princes,  and  was  on  intimate  terms  with 
Osiander,  while  he  and  Brentz  were  at  work  preparing  the 
Brandenburg-Niirnberg  Order,  in  1532.  Two  Lutheran  Pro- 
fessors, called  to  the  English  Universities,  took  part  in  the 
formation  of  the  English  Book ;  one  of  whom,  Martin  Bucer, 
with  Melanchthon  and  others,  had  prepared  the  Revised  Order 
of  Cologne,  1543,  translated  into  English  in  1547,  and  largely 
followed  by  the  framers  of  the  Book  of  Edward  VI.  Moreover, 
during  the  years  from  1535  to  1549,  there  had  been  constantly- 
recurring  embassies  and  conferences  between  the  Anglican  and 
Lutheran  divines  and  rulers  touching  these  matters,  as  well  as 
unity  of  faith  on  the  basis  of  the  Augsburg  Confession. 

It  was  natural,  therefore,  that  the  first  and  best  Service  Book 
of  the  Church  of  England  should  closely  resemble  the  Lutheran 
Service,  and  present  but  few  divergencies  from  it.  And  should 
the  Anglican  Church,  and  her  daughters,  return  to  the  use  of 
the  first  Book  of  Edward  VI.,  as  many  of  her  most  learned 
and  devout  members  have  ever  wished,  there  would  be  an  al- 
most entire  harmony  in  the  Orders  of  Worship  between  these 
two  daughters  of  the  Reformation. 

The  Order  of  Service  here  presented  is  not  new.  Its  newest 
portions  of  any  consequence  are  as  old  as  the  time  of  the  Refor- 
mation. In  the  order  of  its  parts,  and  in  the  great  body  of  its 
contents,  it  gives  the  pure  Service  of  the  Christian  Church  of 
the  "West,  dating  back  to  very  early  times.  It  embraces  all  the 
essentials  of  Worship  from  the  establishment  of  the  Christian 
Church  on  earth.  It  furnishes  the  forms  in  which  the  devotions 
of  countless  millions  of  believers  have  found  expression.  It  can 
lay  claim,  as  no  other  Order  of  Service  now  in  use  can,  to  be  the 
completest  embodiment  of  the  Common  Service  of  the  pure 
Christian  Church  of  all  ages,  and  may  be  tendered  to  all  Chris- 
tians who  use  a  fixed  Order,  as  the  Service  of  the'future  as  it 
has  been  of  the  past. 


PREFACE.  IX 

This  Service  in  the  English  language,  and  known  as  "  The 
Common  Service,"  has  been  prepared  in  compliance  with  the 
joint  action  of  the  three  General  Bodies  with  which  most  of  the 
Lutheran  Congregations  using  the  English  language  are  con- 
nected ;  namely,  >The  United  Synod  of  the  South,  the  General 
Synod,  and  the  General  Council.  No  personal  tastes  or  private 
preferences  have  been  allowed  to  govern  in  its  formation.  The 
aim  has  been  to  give  the  Lutheran  Service  in  its  fullest  form  as 
approved  and  arranged  by  the  men  whom  God  raised  up  to  re- 
form the  Service  as  well  as  the  doctrine  and  life  of  the  Church, 
and  whom  He  plenteously  endowed  for  the  purpose  with  the 
gifts  of  His  Holy  Spirit. 

The  Rule  prescribed  by  the  three  General  Bodies  aforesaid, 
according  to  which  those  charged  with  the  preparation  of  this 
Service  were  to  be  guided,  and  by  which  all  questions  arising 
were  to  be  decided,  was:  "The  Common  Consent  of  the  Pure 
Lutheran  Liturgies  of  the  Sixteenth  Century;  and,  where  there 
is  not  an  entire  agreement,  the  Consent  of  the  largest  number 
of  those  of  greatest  weight." 

This  Rule  was  adopted  as  the  proper  historic  basis  for  such  a 
work,  and  that  on  which  alone  there  seemed  to  be  a  possibility 
of  agreement.  With  remarkable  unanimity,  also,  did  the  several 
committees  of  the  General  Bodies  named  come  to  the  conclu- 
sion, after  the  fullest  examination,  that  what  is  here  presented 
is  in  accord  with  the  Rule,  and  with  the  Books. 

Nevertheless,  no  Order  of  Service,  however  pure,  ancient,  or 
widely  observed,  can  be  made  absolutely  binding.  The  ordering 
of  the  Service  of  Worship  has  been  placed  by  Christ  in  the 
liberty  of  the  Church,  guided  by  his  Word  and  Spirit.  No 
human  traditions,  rites,  or  ceremonies,  instituted  by  man,  are 
essential  to  the  true  unity  of  the  Church,  or  necessary  to  salva- 
tion, and  hence  may  not  be  arbitrarily  laid  upon  Congregations. 


X  PREFACE. 

On  this  point  our  Confessions  are  very  clear:  "We  believe, 
teach  and  confess,  that  the  Church  of  God  of  every  place  and 
every  time,  has  the  power,  accordingto  circumstances,  to  change 
such  ceremonies  in  such  manner  as  may  be  most  useful  and  edi- 
fying;" and  "we  reject  and  condemn  as  wrong,  when  these 
ordinances  of  men  are  urged  by  force  upon  the  Congregation  of 
God  as  necessary." 

Yet,  on  the  other  hand,  our  Confessions  are  equally  clear  in 
affirming,  that  "  It  is  pleasing  to  us  that,  for  the  sake  of  unity 
and  good  order,  universal  rites  be  observed;"  and  they  further 
add:  "We  cheerfully  maintain  the  old  traditions  made  in  the 
Church,  for  the  sake  of  usefulness  and  tranquillity;  and  our 
enemies  falsely  accuse  us  of  abolishing  good  ordinances."*  Our 
Reformers  also  practically  showed  the  sincerity  of  this  convic- 
tion by  revising  the  ancient  Services,  purging  them  of  the  dan- 
gerous falsities  which  had  crept  into  them,  and  in  establishing 
the  Revised  Order,  with  slight  variations  here  and  there,  in 
every  Lutheran  land  and  city. 

While,  therefore,  these  General  Bodies  have  co-operated  in 
the  preparation  of  "  The  Common  Service,"  and  have  united  in 
commending  it  to  all  Lutheran  Congregations  using  the  English 
language,  they  likewise  agree  in  the  statement,  that  it  is  not  for 
them  to  impose  any  Order  of  Service  upon  Congregations,  and 
that  no  such  Order  should  be  used,  or  its  use  insisted  on,  longer 
than  it  serves  to  edification.  The  aim  has  been  to  furnish  the 
full  Lutheran  Service  for  all  who  wish  to  use  it.  But  if,  at  any 
time  or  place,  the  use  of  the  full  Service  is  impracticable  or 
undesired,  it  is  not  contrary  to  Lutheran  principles  or  usages  to 
follow  a  simpler  form,  in  which  only  the  principal  parts  of  the 


*  See  Augsburg  Confession,  Art.  vii.  ;  Apology,  Chap.  iv.  33  ;  viii.  08,  39  ; 
Formula  of  Concord,  i  Chap.  x.  4 ;  ii.  Chap.  x.  27. 


PREFACE.  XI 

And  yet,  having  thus  ascertained,  determined,  and  set  forth, 
with  such  marked  accord,  what  is  the  full  Lutheran  Service,  as 
arranged  and  approved  by  the  highest  Lutheran  authorities 
from  the  beginning,  it  js  deemed  reasonable  to  expect,  and  the 
most  desirable  thing  to  be  done,  for  all  Lutheran  Congregations, 
as  they  find  themselves  in  condition  so  to  do,  to  conform  their 
public  Worship  as  nearly  as  possible  to  the  Order  which  has 
come  down  to  us  from  the  great  Reformers,  whose  cause  they 
claim  to  represent. 

It  was  the  widespread  and  commendable  desire  for  greater 
unity  and  uniformity  among  our  English  churches  that  moved 
this  work.  To  this  end  the  three  General  Bodies  named  entered 
into  joint  action  in  the  matter.  From  the  beginning  the  move- 
ment was  strongly  approved,  and  contemplated  with  particular 
favor.  And  it  would  seem  to  be  the  proper  outcome  from  these 
earnest  endeavors,  that  all  our  Congregations,  as  far  and  as  fast 
as  they  are  prepared  to  use  a  settled  Order  of  Service,  should 
accept  what  thus  comes  to  them  with  the  highest  sanction  that 
can  be  given  to  any  possible  forms  for  the  rendering  of  our 
Common  Christian  Worship. 

Beyond  question,  the  Lutheran  Service  deserves  to  be  placed 
alongside  of  the  Confession  of  Augsburg;  the  one  being  the 
Central  Service,  as  the  other  is  the  Central  Confession,  of  Prot- 
estant Christiandom.  Happy  the  day,  when  the  One,  Holy, 
Catholic,  Christian  Church  shall  unite  in  the  use  of  One 
Common  Order  of  Public  Worship,  and  join  in  One  Confession 
of  the  one  Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Baptism,  one  God  and  Father 
of  all,  Who  is  above  all,  and  through  all,  and  in  all.  And  to 
Him  be  all  Adoration,  Dominion,  and  Glory3  world  without 
end. 


FESTIVALS  OF  THE  CHURCH. 


I.  IMMOVEABLE  FESTIVALS. 


CHIEF  FESTIVALS. 

Christmas,  or  the  Nativity  of  our  Lord  ....  December  25. 

The  Circumcision  of  Christ January  1. 

The  Epiphany,  or  the  Manifestation  of  Christ  to  * 

the  Gentiles January  6. 

The  Festival  of  the  Reformation October  31. 

MINOR  FESTIVALS. 

OBSERVED  IN  SOME  PARTS  OP  THE  LUTHERAN  CHURCH. 

St.  Andrew  the  Apostle's  Day November  30. 

St.  Thomas  the  Apostle's  Day December  21. 

St.  Stephen  the  Martyr's  Day December  26. 

St.  John  the  Apostle's  Day December  27. 

The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul January  25. 

The  Presentation  of  Christ  in  the  Temple  .     .     .  February  2. 

St.  Matthias  the  Apostle's  Day February  24. 

The  Annunciation March  25. 

St.  Philip  and  St.  James  the  Apostles'  Day    .    .  May  1. 

The  Birthday  of  St.  John  the  Baptist    ....  June  24. 

St.  Peter  and  St.  Paul  the  Apostles'  Day    .    .     .  June  29. 

The  Visitation July  2. 

St.  James  the  Elder,  the  Apostle's  Day    .    .    .  July  25. 

St.  Bartholomew  the  Apostle's  Day August  24. 

St.  Matthew  the  Apostle's  Day September  21. 

St.  Michael  the  Archangel's  Day  .......  September  29. 

St.  Simon  and  St.  Jude  the  Apostles'  Day    .     .  October  28. 

All  Saints'  Day November  1. 

xii 


II.   MOVEABLE   FESTIVALS. 


RULES  TO  FIND  THE  MOVEABLE  FESTIVALS. 

All  the  Moveable  Festivals  except  Advent  depend  upon  Easter. 

Advent  Sunday  is  always  the  nearest  Sunday  to  the  thirtieth 
day  of  November,  whether  before  or  after. 

Easier  is  always  the  first  Sunday  after  the  Full  Moon  which 
happens  on,  or  next  after,  the  twenty-first  day  of  March;  and 
if  the  Full  Moon  happen  upon  a  Sunday,  Easter  is  the'  Sunday 
after. 

The  time  of  Easter  being  found,  the  other  Festivals  occur  as 
follows : 

Septuagesima  Sunday  is  nine  weeks  before  Easter. 

Ash  Wednesday,  or  the  beginning  of  Lent,  is  forty-six  days  be- 
fore Easter. 

Palm  Sunday,  or  the  beginning  of  Holy  Week,  is  eight  days 
before  Easter. 

Holy  Thursday  and  Good  Friday  are  the  Thursday  and  Friday 
before  Easter. 

Ascension  Day  is  forty  days  after  Easter. 

Whitsunday  is  seven  weeks  after  Easter. 

Trinity  Sunday  is  eight  weeks  after  Easter. 


Table  op  the  Days  on  which  Easter  will  Pall  from  1900-2003. 

1900.  April    15 

1926.  April     4 

1952.  April    13 

1978.  March  26 

1901.       "         7 

1927.       "       17 

1953.       "         5 

1979.  April   15 

1902.  March  30 

1928.      "        8 

1954.       "       18 

1980.       "         6 

1903.  April    12 

1929.  March  31 

1955.       "       10 

1981.       M       19 

1904.       "        3 

1930.  April    20 

1956.       "         1 

1982.       "       11 

1905.       "       23 

1931.       "         5 

1957.       "       21 

19S3.       "        3 

1906.       "       15 

1932.  March  27 

1958.  «•   "         6 

1984.       "       22 

1907.  March  31 

1933.  April    16 

1959.  March  29 

1985.       "        7 

1908.  April    19 

1934.       "        1 

1960.  April    17 

1986.  March  30 

1909.       "       11 

1935.       "       21 

1961.       "        2 

1987.  April    19 

1910.  March  27 

1936.       "       12 

1962.       "       22 

1988.       "        3 

1911.  April    16 

1937.  March  28 

1963.       "       14 

1989.  March  26 

1912.       "         7 

1938.  April    17 

1964.  March  29 

1990.  April    15 

1913.  March  23 

1539.       "         9 

1965.  April    18 

1991.  March  31 

1914.  April    12 

1940.  March  24 

1966.       "       10 

1992.  April    19 

1915.       "         4 

1941.  April   13 

1967.  March  26 

1993.       "       11 

1916.       "       23 

1942.       "         5 

1968.  April    14 

1994.       "        3 

1917.      "        8 

1943.       "       25 

1969.       "         6 

1995.       "       16 

1918.  March  31 

1944.       "         9 

1970.  March  29 

1996.       "         7 

1919.  April    20 

1945.       "         1 

1971.  April    11 

1997.  March  30 

1920.  April     4 

1946.       "       21 

1972.       "        2 

1998.  April    12 

1921.  March  27 

1947.       "         6 

1973.       "       22 

1999.       "        4 

1922.  April   16 

1948.  March  28 

1974.       "       14 

2000.       "       23 

1923.       "         1 

1949.  April    17 

1975.  March  30 

2001.       "       15 

1924.       "       20 

1950.       "        9 

1976.  April    18 

2002.  March  31 

1925.       "       12 

1951.  March  25 

1977.       "       10 

2003.  April    20 

TABLE  OF  THE  MOVEABLE  FESTIVALS, 

ACCORDING  TO  THE  SEVERAL  DAYS  OX  WHICH  EASTER  CAS  POSSIBLY  FALL. 

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Nov.    29 

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May      1 

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"       24       1 

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"        31  1     2 

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April     1  1     3 

28 

14 

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26 

"        2 

2       3 

29 

15 

"      11 

"        21 

26 

3 

3       3 

30 

16|      «       12 

22 

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Nov.    27 

4 

3 

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17        "       13 

23 

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5 

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Feb.      1 

18        "       14 

"        24 

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6 

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19 

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"       25 

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Nov.    27 

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"        30 

24 

"      28 

12       4 

8 

25 

"       21 

31 

24 

"      29 

"       13       4 

9 

26 

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June     1 

24 

"       30 

"       14       4 

10 

27 

"       23 

2 

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Dec.      1 

15       5 

11 

28 

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3 

24 

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March  1 

"       25       "         4 

24 

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"       17       5 

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"       26       "         5 

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Nov.    27 

"       18       5 

14 

3        "       27 

6 

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15 

4       "      28 

7 

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20!     5 

16 

5       "      29 

8 

23 

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"       21       5 

17 

6!      "       30       "         9 

23 

Dec.      1 

"       22       6          "        18 

7  *      "       31  !     "        10 

23 

2 

23       6          "        19 

8   June     1  |     "       11 

23 

"        3 

"        241     6     |     "        20 

9,      "         2      "       12 

22 

Nov.    27 

25i      6     i     "        21 

10  i                3  i    "       13 

22 

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*In  a  Leap  Year,  the  number  of  Sundays  after  Epiphany  is  the 

same  as  if  Easter  had  fallen  'one  day  later  than  it  really  does ;    and 

Septuagesima  Sunday  and  Ash  Wednesday  fall  one  day  later  than  that 

given  in  the  Table,  unless  the  Table  gives  some  day  in  March  for  Ash 

Wednesday ;  for  in  that  case  the  day  in  the  table  is  right. 

TABLE  OF   THE   EPISTLES  AND   GOSPELS 

FOR   THE   SUNDAYS   AND    FESTIVALS   OF   THE   CHUECH-YEAE. 


Sundays  and  Chief 
Festivals. 


1  Sunday  in  Advent, 

2    

3     

4 


Epistles. 


Christmas  Ddy,- 

2    - 


Sunday  after  Christmas, 
Circumcision,  Neiv  Year. 
Sunday  after  New  Year, 
Epiphany, 

1  Sun.  after  Epiphany, 

2    


Septuagesima  Sunday,  — 

Sexagesima  Sunday, 

Quinquagesima  Sunday. 

Ash  Wednesday, 

Sundays  in  Lent. 

1  Invocavit, 

2  Reminiscere , 

3  Oculi, 

4  Laetare, 

5  Judica, 

6  Palmarum- 


Monday  in  Holy   Week, 

Tuesday, 

Wednesday,  ■ 

Holy  Thursday, 

Good  Friday, 

Easter  Sunday, 

Monday, 

Sundays  after  Easter. 

1  Quasimodogeniti,  — 

2  Miser  icordi  as, 

3  Jubilate, — 

4  Cantate,-— 

5  Rogate, 

Ascension  Day ,■ 


Romans xiii.  11-14. 

1  Corinthians  — iv.  1-5. 

Philipyjians iv.  4-7. 

Tit.  ii.  11-14;  Isa.ix.2-7. 

Tit. iii.  4-7. 

Galatians  iv.  1-7. 

iii.  23-29. 

-iv.  12-19. 

— lx.  1-6. 

— xii.  1-5. 


Gospels. 


1  Peter- 
Isaiah  — 
Romans- 


Matthew- 


xii.  6-16.- 

xii.  16-21.&I  Matthew 

xiii.  8-10. 

Colossians iii.  12-17. 

2  Peter i.  16-21. 

1  Corinthians  ix.  24-x.  5. 


Joel 


-xi.  19-xii.  9. 
—  xiii.  1-13. 
ii.  12-19. 


2  Corinthians— vi.  1-10. 
1  Thessalonians  iv.  1-7. 

Ephesians  v.  1-9. 

Galatians iv.  21-31. 

Hebrews ix.  11-15. 

Philippians ii.  5-11. 

Isaiah 1.  5-10. 

Jeremiah  xi.  18-20. 

Isaiahlxii  11 ;  lxiii.  1-7. 
1  Corinthians  xi.  23-32 
Isaiah—— Iii.  13-liii.  12. 

1  Corinthians v.  6-8. 

Acts x.  34-41. 


Matthew xxi.  1-9. 

Luke xxi.  25-36. 

Matthew xi.  2-10. 

John i.  19-28. 

Luke ii.  1-14. 

— —  ii.  15-20. 

ii.  33-40. 

ii.  21. 

-ii.  13-23. 

—  ii.  1-12. 
-ii.  41  52. 

—  ii.  1-11. 
-viii.  1-13. 

viii  23-27. 

xiii.  24-30. 

xvii.  1-9. 

xx.  1-16. 

Luke viii.  4-15. 

xviii.  31-13. 

Matthew vi.  16-21. 


Luke- 
John 


•— iv.  1-11. 
-xv.  21-28. 


-  xi.  14-28. 
-vi.  1-15. 


Luke 
iJohn  - 

' viii.  46-59. 

j  Matthew xxi.  1-9. 

John xii.  1-23. 

xii.  24-43. 


1  John- 
1  Peter- 


;  James- 


Sunday  after  Ascension, 
Wh  itsunday, 


Acts  — 
1  Peter- 
Acts — 


Monday, — - . 

Trinity  Sunday, 

1  Sunday  after   Trinity, 


V.  4-12. 

— ii.  21-25. 

-  ii.  11-20. 
i.  16-21. 

—  i.  22-27. 

i.  1-11. 1  Mark- 

— iv.  7-ll.e|  John 

ii.  1-13. 


Luke— xxii.  1-xxiii.  42. 

John xiii.  1-15. 

fTohn  —xviii.  1-xix.  42. 

Mark — xvi.  1-8. 

Luke xxiv.  13-35. 


John 


x.  42-48./ 

Romans xi.  33-36. 

1  John  iv.  16-21.2 


Lnke- 


-xx.  19-31. 
—  x.  11-16. 
xvi.  16-23.  c 
xvi.  5-15. 

—  xvi.  23-30.  d 
— xvi.  14-20. 
xv.  26-xvi.  4. 

-  xiv.  23-31. 

iii.  16-21. 

iii.  1-15. 

— xvi.  19-31. 


«  End;  "men  of  low  estate."  ^Begin:  "Verily,  verily,  I  say." 

&  Begin :  "  Be  not  wise  in  your  e     "         "  Be  ye  therefore  sober." 

own  conceits."  /End:  "  in  the  name  of  the  Lord, 

c  End :  "  ye  shall  ask  me  nothing."  g  Begin  :  "  God  is  love." 


XV 


Table  of  the  Epistles  axjd  Gospels—  Continued. 


Sundays  asd  Chief 

Festivals. 


27  

^Reformation, 


Ephesians iii.  13-21 

iv.  1-6 

1  Corinthians i.  4 

Ephesians iv.  22-28. 

vi."  10-17! 

Philippians  i.  3-11. 

iii.  17-21. 

.  Colossians i.  9-14. 

;iThess.  iv.  13-18. 

2  Peter iii.  3-14,  or 

2  Thess. L  3-10. 

1 1  Thess. v.  1-11. 

Galatians ii.  16-21, 

Revelation xiv.  6-7. 


xvii.  11-19. 

Matthew   vi.  24-34. 

Luke vii.  11-17. 

xiv.  1-11. 

Matthew  — xxii.  34-16. 

■ ix.  1- 

xxii.  1-14. 

iv.  46-54.' 


Matthew  — xviii.  23-35. 

xxii.  15-22. 

ix.  18-26. 

xxiv.  15-28. 

xxv.  31-46. 


John- 


-xxv.  1-13. 
— ii.  13  17. 


ft End  :  "sanctify  the  Lord  God  in  your  hearts.' 
i  Begin  :  "  And  there  was  a  certain  nobleman." 


Apostles'  Days  axd  Other  Mixoe  Festivals. 


Mixor  Festival  Days. 


St.  Andrew  the  Apostle, 
St.  Thomas  the  Apostle,- 
St.  Stephen  the  Marty  r,- 
St.  John  the  Apostle,  ■ 


Epistles. 


Gospels. 


The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul,— 
The  Presentation  of  Christ,  — 

St.  Matthias  the  Apostle, 

The  Annunciation, 

St.  Philip  &  St.  James,  Apos. 

St.  John  the  Baptist.  

St.  Peter  and  St.  Paul,  Apos. 

The  Visitation, 

St.  James  the  Elder,  Apostle, 
St.  Bartholomew  the  ApQStle, 

St.  Matthew  the  Apostle,  

St.  Michael  the  Archangel,  — 
St.  Simon  and  St.  Jude,  Apos. 
All  Saints'  Day, 


Romans x.  10-18. 

Ephesians i.  3-6. 

Acts  vi.  S-vii.  60. 

1  John i.  1-lu. 

Acts ix.  1-22. 

Malachi iii.  1-4. 

Acts   i.  15-26. 

Isaiah    vii.  10-16. 

Ephesians  — ii.  19-22. 

Isaiah ,-xl.  1-5. 

Acts xii.  1-11. 

Isaiah xi.  1-5. 

Romans  — viii.  28-39. 

2  Corinthians  iv.  7-10. 
Ephesians  — iv.  7-14. 
Revelation   xii.  7-12. 

1  Peter i.  3-9. 

Revelation— vii.  2-17. 


XVI 


TABLE    OP    SCRIPTURE   LESSONS 
the  Sundays  and  Festivals  op  the  Church  Teae. 


Sundays  and  Festivals. 


1.  Sunday  in  Advent, 


Old  Testament. 


Christmas  Day, 

2.   Christmas  Day, i 

Sunday  after  Christmas,  i 

New  Tear's  Eve, — — j 

New  Year's  Day,    

Sunday  after  New  Year,  \ 
Epiphany, 

1.  Sun.  after  Epiphany 

2.      


Jer. xxxiii.  14-18. 

Micah iv.  1-7. 

Malachi iii.  1-6. 

Isaiah xl.  1-8. 

Isaiah  — -vii.  10-14. 
Micah v.  2-4. 


Isaiah- 


Epistles. 


Colossiai 
Rornans- 


Si-/itii'(!]esima, 


(Juiiir/uagesima, — 
Ash  Wednesday, — 

Sundays  in  Lent. 

1.  Invocaoit,    — 

2.  Beminiscere, 

3.  Oculi,   

4.  Laetare,  

5.  Judica, 


6.  Palmarum, 

Holy  Thursday, 

Good  Friday, 

Easter  Sunday, 

Easter  Monday, 

Sundays  after  Easter. 

1.  Quasirnodogeniti- 

2.  Misericordias,   — - 

3.  Jubilate,  

4.  Cant  ate,  

Rogate 


Ascn.sion  Day,  

Sunday  after  Ascensioi 

Whitsunday,    

Monday,    


Trinity  Sunday, 

Sundays  after  Trinity. 

1.    

2.    


-xi.  1-5. 

Isaiah lxiii.  7-18 

Isaiah- lv.  1-13. 

Isaiah xlii.  1-9. 

Isaiah xlix.  1-7. 

Isaiah lxi.  1-3. 

Deut. xviii.  15-19. 

Jeremiah  xxxiii.  6-9. 

Isaiah xliii.  1-3. 

Jeremiah    xvii.  5-10. 

Isaiah lxi.  10,  11. 

Jeremiah i.  4-10. 

Isaiah lv.  10-13.  \ 

Isaiah xxxv.  3-7. 

Jonah  — iii.  1-10  ;  or 
Isaiah  — lix.  12-21. 

Genesis iii.  1-24. 

Isaiah xiv.  20-25. 

2  Samuel  — xxii.  1-7. 

Isaiah xlix.  8-13. 

Genesis xii.  1-3. 

Zechariah — ix.  9,  10. 

Exodus xii.  1-14. 

Isaiah \.  6-9. 

Isaiah Iii.  13-15. 

Hosea xiii.  14. 

Job xix.  25-27. 

Ezekiel  xxxiv.  11-16. 

Lam. iii.  18-26. 

Isaiah xii.  1-6. 

Jer. xxix.  11-14. 

Isaiah lvii.  15. 

Ezekiel  xxxvi.  25-27. 

Joel ii.  28-32. 

Isaiah— xxxii.  14-20. 
Ezekiel    xviii.  30-32. 

Jeremiah — ix.  23,  24. 

Isaiah xxv.  6-9. 

Micah —vii.  18-20. 

Isaiah lviii.  6-12. 

Jeremiah   xvi.  14-21. 

Exodus xx.  1-17. 

Jeremiah  xxxi.  23-25. 
Jeremiah — xv.  19-21. 

1  Chron.  xxix.  10-13. 
Jeremiah vii.  1-7. 

2  Samuel  xxii.  21-29. 
Isaiah  — xxix.  18,  19. 
Leviticus  xviii.  1-5. 
Jeremiah  xvii.  13, 14. 
Deuteronomy  vi.  4-7. 
Deut.  — xxxii.  39,  40. 

1  Samuel ii.  1-10. 

Deut. x.  12-21. 

Isaiah xliv.  21-23. 

Isaiah lxv.  1,2. 

Hosea xiii.  14. 

Deut. vii.  9-11. 

Isaiah xxxii.  1-8. 


12-23. 
1-16. 

16-25. 
Hebrews — xii.  15-29. 

Hebrews i.  1-12. 

1  John iv.  7-16. 

Hebrews ii   9-16. 

1  Peter i.  22-25. 

James i  v.  13-17. 

Romans iii.  19-22. 

|  Romans iii.  23-31. 

j  Ephesians vi.  1-4. 

:  Ephesians — v.  21-33. 

I  Hebrews xi.  1-16. 

:  Romans iv.  16-25. 

|  l  Cor. iii.  3-23. 

2  Corinthians  iv.  5,  6. 

!  Acts xvii.  22-34. 

!  2  Tim.  iii.  10;  iv.  5. 

i  1  Peter iii.  18-22. 

'  i  John i.  5-10. 


James 
James 


2-15. 


v.  13-20. 

Revelation ii.  1-7. 

2  Peter i.  2-11. 

1  Cor. i.  21-31. 

Hebrews xii.  1-11. 

1  Cor. x.  16,  17. 

Revelation  —v.  6-10. 

1  Peter i.  3-12. 

1  Cor. xv.  12-20. 

1  Peter i.  lT-ii.  3. 

Hebrews  xiii.  20,  21. 
Hebrews iv.  14-16. 

2  Cor. v.  14-21. 

Romans — viii.  24-28. 

Ephesians i.  3-14. 

Romans — viii.  29-39. 
Ephesians — iv.  7-16. 

Aets ii.  42-47. 

2  Corinthians  xiii.  14. 

1  Timothy— vi.  6-19. 
Revelation  iii.  14-22. 

Acts ix.  1-18. 

Romans xiv.  7-17. 

1  Peter ii   4-10. 

Ephesians  — ii.  4-10. 

Acts xiv.  8-23. 

Acts xx.  17-38. 

2  Timothy i.  3-14. 

Hebrews iii.  7-15. 

Romans x.  4-18. 

James iii.  1-12. 

1  Timothy i.  5-17. 

Acts iii.  1-10 

Acts viii.  26-39. 


-xv.  21-28. 
-20-25. 


1  Cor. 
Jude- 

1  John iii.  1-8. 

1  Cor. xii.  12-27. 

Romans xi.  25-32. 

Revelation — iii.  7-13. 
Ephesians  iv.  30-32. 
Romans xiii.  1-7. 


Luke 

Luke 

Luke 

Luke 

John 

John 

Luke 

Luke 

Luke 

Matthew- 
Matthew  • 

Mark 

Luke 

Luke 

Matthew 
Matthew 
Matthew- 
Matthew 

Mark 

John 

Luke 


— - i.  1-25. 
— i.  26-35. 
— i.  39-56. 
— i.  67-80. 

i.  1-14. 

— i.  15-18. 
— ii.  22-32. 
-xiii.  6-10. 
-iv.  16-21. 
— iii.  1-12. 
-iii.  13-17. 
— x.  13-16. 
-xix.  1-10. 
-xvii.  5-10. 
xiv.  22-33. 
xiii.  44-52. 
-xi.  25-27. 
xxv.  14-30. 
— iv.  26-32. 
-xii.  23-36. 
— vi.  20-19. 


Luke xxii.  24-32. 

Mark ix.  17-29. 

John viii.  42-51. 

John vi.  36-51. 

Matthew x.  32-42. 

Mark xiv.  3-9. 

Luke xxii.  14-20. 

Matt. — -xxvii.  33-54. 
Matthew  xxviii.  1-8. 
John xx.  1-18. 


John  - 
John- 
John - 
John- 
John- 


-xxi.  !& 
— x.  22-30. 
-xiv.  1-11. 

■viii.  21-36. 
-xvii.  1-19. 


Luke xxiv.  46-53. 

John xvii.  20-26. 

John xiv.  15-21. 

John iv.  5-26. 

Matt. — xxviii.  18-20. 


Luke 

Luke 

Luke 

Matthew- 
Matthew- 
Matthew- 
Matthew- 
Matthew- 

Luke 

Matthew- 
Luke 

Matthew- 
Matthew 

John 

Luke 

John 

Mark  — 

John 

John 

Matthew- 
John  

Matthew 
Mark  — 


-xii.  13-21. 
-xiv.  25-35. 
-xv.  11-32. 

v.  43-48. 

-xvi.  13-26. 
-xix. 16-30. 
— x.  24-31. 
-vii.  22-29. 
-xii.  32-48. 
— xi.  16-24. 
—vii.  36-50. 
-xii.  31-42. 
-xx.  20-28. 

v.  1-15. 

— x.  38-42. 
— xi.  19-45. 
— ii.  18-28. 
— xv.  1-17. 

i.  35-51. 

-xxi.  28-44. 
— iv.  31-42. 
xviii.  1-20. 
-xii.  41-44. 


TABLE    OF    SCRIPTURE   LESSONS    {continued) 
Foe  the  Sundays  and  Festivals  of  the  Church  Teak. 


Sundays  anb  Festivals.  Old  Testament 


24.   Sun.  after  Trinity, 


Harvest  Festival, 

Thanksgiving, 

Reformation  Day, 
Humiliation,  


Isaiah li.  9-16. 

Isaiah xlix.  12-17. 

Isaiah xl.  9-11. 

Isaiah lxv.  17-19. 

Deut. — xxvi.  1-11,  or 
Malachi    iii.  10-12. 

Lam. iii.  22-25. 

2  Chrou.  xxix.  12-19. 
Dauitl ix.  3-19. 


2  Corinthians  v.  1-10.  |  John v.  17-29. 

2  Peter iii.  3-15.     Luke xvii.  20-33. 

Hebrews iv.  9-13.  j  Matthew xi.  25-30. 

Revelation — xxi.  1-7.  |  Matthew v.  13-16. 

Acts xlv.  15,  16,  or     Matthew  vi.  24-34,  or 

James i.  17, 18.  [       Luke xii.  13-21. 

Galatiaus  —  vi.  7-10.  !  Luke xvii.  11-19. 

Galatians— ii.  16-21.     John ii.  13-17. 

Hebrews x.  1-31.      Matthew iii.  1-12. 


Lessons  for  Morning  and  Evening  throughout  the  Year. 

These  Lessons  may  be  used  at  Matins  and  Vespers,  or  at  the 
Morning  and  Evening  Prayer  of  the  household,  on  the  days 
of  the  week. 

The  Lessons  appointed  for  days  between  the  Fourth  Sunday 
in  Advent  and  the  First  Sunday  after  Epiphany  are  to  be  omit- 
ted when  the  days  for  which  they  are  appointed  do  not  occur. 

When  there  are  not  Six  Sundays  after  Epiphany,  the  Lessons 
for  the  week  a,fter  the  First  Sunday  may  be  omitted  one  year ; 
and  those  which  follow  another  Sunday,  the  second  year ;  and 
so  on :  in  order  that  in  the  course  of  several  years  all  the  Les- 
sons provided  may  be  read. 

The  Lessons  appointed  for  the  days  from  the  Twentieth  Sun- 
day after  Trinity  to  the  end  of  the  year  are  to  be  read  in  every 
year,  and  those  appointed  for  the  weeks  before  the  Twentieth 
Sunday  after  Trinity  are  to  be  omitted  so  far  as  necessary  to 
this  end. 


Days. 


1st  Sunday  in  Advent. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday  .... 

Thursday 

Friday       

Saturday 


2d  Sunday  in  Advent 

Monday 

Tuesday 


Morning. 


Evening. 


Matthew  xi.   25-30. 
Acts  iii.  22-2G. 

Colossians     i.  15-29. 
Hebrews  i.  1-4; 

Hebrews         ii.  1-4. 
Ephesians    iii.  1-12. 


Acts         xvii.  16-34. 

1  John  iv.  9-16. 

Wednesday j  Colossians       i.  1-8. 

Thursday Philippians  ii.  12-18. 

Fridav Philippians  iii.12-16. 

Saturday I  Colossians    iii.  l-ll. 


Genesis 

Genesis 

Genesis 

Genesis 

Numbers 

Deuteronomy 


iii.  1-24. 

ix.  1-19. 

xxii.  1-19. 

xlix.  1-28. 

xxiv.  14-25. 

xriii.  15-19. 


1  Chronicles 

2  Chronicles 
Isaiah 
Jeremiah 
Jeremiah 
Jeremiah 


xvn.  1-27. 
vii.  11-22. 
xi.  1-10. 
xxiii.  2-8. 
xxx.  1-22. 
xxxiii.  14-26. 


Lessons  for  Morning  and  Evening  throughout  the  Year. 


Days. 


3d  Sunday  in  Advent. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday .  .  . 
Thursday  .... 

Friday 

Saturday  .... 


4th  Sunday  in  Advent. 

Monday 

Tuesday  ...... 

Wednesday  .... 

Thursday 

Friday 


Morning. 


Hebrews 

Luke 

Luke 

James 

Luke 

Luke 


x.  35-39. 

xxi.  5-24. 

xii.  35-59. 

v.  7-11. 

i.  1-25. 

i.  26-38. 


Matthew  i.  18-25. 

Luke  i.  39-45. 

Luke  i.  46-56. 

Luke  i.  57-66. 

Luke  i.  67-80. 

Saturday j  Matthew  i.  1-17. 


Evening. 


Isaiah 
Isaiah 
Isaiah 
Isaiah 
Isaiah 
Isaiah 


ii.  1-5. 

xxiv.  21 -xxv.  5. 

xxv.  6-10 

xxvi.  1-21. 

Ii.  1-16. 

lii.  1-12. 


Christmas. 

Dec.  27 John 

Dec.  28 Luke 

Dec.  29 Luke 


Dec.  30 
Dec.  31 
Jan.  2  . 
Jan. 3  . 
Jan. 4  . 
Jan. 5  . 


Luke 

Matthew 

Matthew 

Matthew 

Matthew 

Luke 


i.  15-18. 
ii.  15-20. 
ii.  22-24. 
ii.  25-32. 
ii.  13-15. 
ii.  16-18. 
ii.  19-23. 
iii.  1-12. 
iii.  1-9. 


Epiphany. 

Monday I  Luke 

Tuesday |  Luke 

Wednesday Mark 

Mark 
Luke 
Luke 


Thursday 
Friday  . 
Saturday 


1st  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday     

Thursday  ! 

Friday 

Saturday 


iii.  10-14. 

iii.  15-20. 

i.  1-8. 

1.9-11. 

iii.  21 ,  22. 
iii.  23-38. 


John 
John 
John 
Luke 
Mark 
Matthew 


i.  29-34. 
i.  35-42. 
i.  43-51. 
iv.  1-13. 
i.  12-15. 
iv.  12-17. 


Isaiah 

Malachi 

Malachi 

Isaiah 

Isaiah 

Micah 


Micah 
Isaiah 
Isaiah 
Isaiah 
Isaiah 
Isaiah 
Isaiah 
Isaiah 
Isaiah 


Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 


Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 


xl.  1-11. 

iii.  1-7. 

iv.  1-6. 

xxviii.  14-19. 

vii.  1-17. 

v.  1-15. 


iv.  1-8. 

xxxii.  1-8. 

xlvi.  3-13. 

xlix.  1-13. 

Iv.  1-13. 

xlii.  1-9. 

lxi.  1-11. 

lvi.  1-8. 

xii  1-6. 


i.  1-31. 

ii.  1-25. 

iv.  1-26. 

v.  1-32. 

vi.  9-22. 

vii.  1-24. 


viii.  1-22. 
xi.  1-9. 

xii.  1-20. 
xiii.  1-18. 
xiv.  8-24. 

xv.  1-21. 


2d  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 


Matthew 
Matthew 
Matthew 
Matthew 
Matthew 
Matthew 


iv.  18-25. 
v.  1-19. 
v.  27-48. 
vi.  1-23. 
vii.  1-14. 
vii.  24-29. 


Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 


xvii.  1-22 

xviii.  1-33 

xix.  1-29, 

xxi.  1-8 

xxiv.  1-28 
xxiv.  29-67 


Lessons  for  Morning  and  Evening  throughout  the  Year. 


Days. 


Morning. 


Evening. 


3d  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 

Monday !  Matthew  viii.  14-22. 

Tuesday j  Matthew  viii.  28-34. 

Wednesday Matthew      ix.  9-17. 

Thursday I  Matthew     ix.  27-38. 

Friday j  Matthew       x.  1-16. 

Saturday !  Matthew  x.  17-xi.  1. 


Genesis 

Genesis 

Gen.  xxvii. 

Genesis 

Genesis 

Genesis 


xxv.  19-34. 
xxvii.  1-45. 
3-xxviii.   22. 

xxix.  1-20. 

xxxi.  1-18. 
xxxii.  3-32. 


4th  Sunday  after  Epiphany.] 

Monday Matthew 

Tuesdav '  Matthew 

Wednesday I  Matthew  xii.  22-50 

Thursday  * i  Matthew    xiii.  1-23 

Fridav \  Matthew 

Saturday |  Matthew 


xi.  11-24. 
xii.  1-21. 


xiv.  1-36. 
xv.  1-20. 


Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 


xxxm.  1-20. 

xxxv.  1-21. 

xxxvii.  1-36. 

xxxix.  1-23. 

xl.  1-23. 

xii.  1-37. 


5th  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 

Mondav Matthew   x v.  29-39. 

Tuesday ,  Matthew    xvi.  1-12. 

Wednesday !  Matthew  xvi  21-2S. 

Thursday i  Matthew  xvii.  9-27. 

Friday !  Matthew     xix.  1-15. 

Saturdav I  Matthew    xx.  17-34. 


Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 
Genesis 


xii.  3S-57. 

xlii.  1-38. 
xliii.  1-34. 
xliv.  1-34. 

xlv.  1  28. 
xlvi.  1-34. 


6th  Sunday  after  Epiphany., 

Monday Matthew  xxi.  10-46. 

Tuesday Matthew  xxiii.  1-39. 

Wednesday Mark             i.  16-45. 

Thursday Mark              ii.  1-28. 

Friday Mark            iii  1-35. 

Saturdav i  Mark              v.  1-20. 


Genesis 
Genesis 
Exodus 
Exodus 
Exodus 
Exodus 


xlvii.  1-31. 

xlYiii.  1-22. 

i.  1-22. 

ii.  1-25. 

iii.  1-22. 

iv.  1-31. 


Septuagesima  Sunday. 

Monday !  Mark  v.  21-43.  '  Exodus 

Tuesday j  Mark  vi.  l-'z9.  I  Exodus 

Wednesday     I  Mark  vi.  30-56.  j  Exodus 

Thursday I  Mark  vii.  1-30.  Exodus 

Friday '  Mark     viii.  10-ix.  1.  Exodus 

Saturday  . i  Mark  ix.  2-32.  Exodus 


v.  1-23. 

vi.  1-13. 

xi.  1-10. 

xii.  1-28. 

xii.  29-42. 

xiii.  1-22. 


Sexagesima  Sunday. 

Monday Mark  x.  1-31. 

Tuesday  , ^'ark  x.  32-52. 

Wednesday ,  Mark  xi.  1-33. 

Thursday !  Mark  xii.  13-44. 

Friday Luke  iv.  14-44. 

Saturday !  Luke  v.  12-39. 


Exodus 
Exodus 
Exodus 
Exodus 
Exodus 
Exodus 


xiv.  1-31. 
xv.  1-21. 
xv.  22.-xvi.  36. 
xvii.  1-16. 
xix.  1-25. 
xx.  1-23. 


Quinquagesima  Sunday. 

Monday .    Luke  vi.  1-35. 

Tuesday i  Luke  vi.  43-49. 

Wednesday :  Luke  vii.  1-10. 

Thursday ,  Luke  vii.  1 8- viii.  3. 

Fridav Luke  viii.  16-56. 

Saturday I  Luke  ix.  1-27. 


Exodus  xxiv.  1-xxv.  9. 
j  Exodus  xxxi.  18.-xxxii.  35. 
j  Exodus  xxxiii.  1-23. 

j  Exodus  xxxiv.  1-10. 

Exodus  xxxiv.  27-35. 

Exodus  xl.  1-38. 


Lessons  for  Morning  and  Evening  throughout  the  Year. 

Days. 

Morning.                         Evening. 

1st  Sunday  in  Lent. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday  ...... 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 

Luke           ix.  28-62. 
Lute             x.  1-22. 
LjKe     x.  38.-xi.  13. 
Lase           xi.  29-36. 
Lujie           xi.  37-54. 
Late           xii.  1-31. 

Numbers                 iii.  5-13. 
Numbers                 x.  11-36. 
Numbers                  xi.  1-35. 
Numbers                xii.  1-15. 
Numbers               xiii.  1-25. 
Numbers             xiii.  26-33. 

2d  Sunday  in  Lent. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 

Luke          xiii.  1-17. 
Luke         xiv.  25-35. 
Luke         xv.  11-32. 
Luke         xvi.  10-18. 
Luke         xvii.  1-10. 
Luke          xviii.  1-8. 

Numbers                xiv.  1-45. 
Numbers                xvi.  1-22. 
Numbers              xvi.  23-50. 
Numbers              xvii.  1-13. 
Numbers                 xx.  1-29. 
Numbers       xxi.  1-xxii.  1. 

3d  Sunday  in  Lent. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday       

Saturday  

Luke      xviii.  15  30. 
Luke          xix.  1-40. 
Luke     xx.  1-xxi.  4. 
Luke  xxi.37-xxii.38. 
Luke        xxii.  39-71. 
Luke       xxiii.  1-25. 

Numbers              xxii.  2-41. 
Numbers             xxiii.  1-30. 
Numbers              xxiv.  1-13. 
Numbers           xxvii.  12-23. 
Deuteronomy           v.  1-33. 
Deuteronomy        viii.  1-20. 

4th  Sunday  in  Lent. 

Monday Luke      xxiii.  26-56. 

Tuesday Matthew  xxvi.  1-35. 

Wednesday Matt.       xxvi.  36-75. 

Thursday Matt.       xxvii.  1-38. 

Saturday Mark          xiv.  1-31. 

Deuteronomy          ix.  1-29. 
Deuteronomy            x.  1-22. 
Deuteronomy          xi.  1-32. 
Deuteronomy   xxviii.  1-14. 
Deuteronomy  xxviii.  15-68. 
Deuteronomy   xxxiv.  1-12. 

5th  Sunday  in  Lent. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday       

Saturday 

Mark        xiv.  32-72. 
Mark           xv.  1-19. 
Mark          xv.  20-47. 
John            xii.  .1-19. 
John           xii.  20-50. 
John         xiii.  16-38 

Jeremiah                 ii.  1-19. 
Hosea                    xiii.  9-14. 
Zephaniah                iii.  1-8. 
Micah                      iii.  9-12. 
Isaiah                     lxvi.  1-9. 
Zechariah               ix.  1-17. 

Palm  Sunday. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursdav     

Good  Friday 

Saturday  

John        xviii.  1-18. 
John       xviii.  19-40. 
John           xix.  1-12. 
John          xix.  13-24. 
John         xix.  25-37. 
John         xix.  38-42. 

Jeremiah                vii.  1-15. 
Isaiah                          1.  4-11. 
Jeremiah               xi.  18-23. 
Zechariah                iii.  1-10 
Lamentations          ii.  8-15. 
Isaiah                     Iii.  13-15. 

Easter. 
Easter  Monday. 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 

Matt,      xxviii.  1-15. 
John            xx.  1-18. 
Luke        xxiv.  1-12. 
Luke       xxiv.  36-49. 
Mark          xvi.  9-14. 

Ezekiel                  xxi.  25-27. 
Haggai                     ii.  20-23. 
Zechariah                 vi.  9-15. 
Ezekiel                 xvii.  22-24. 
Isaiah                 xliv.  21-28. 

Lessons  for  Morning  and  Evening  throughout 

the  Year. 

Days. 

Morning. 

Evening. 

1st  Sunday  after  Easter.    ' 

John 
John 

xxi.  1-25. 
ii.  12-25. 

Jonah 
Jouah 

i.  1-16. 
i.  17-ii.  10. 

Tuesday , 

Wednesday 

John 

iii.  22-36. 

Jonah 

iii.  1-10. 

Thursday 

John 

iy.  1-27. 

Jonah 

iv.  l-ll. 

Friday 

Saturday 

John 

iv.  28-38. 

Isaiah 

xxxiii  2-6. 

John 

iy.  39-15. 

Isaiah 

xlii.  10-17. 

2d  Sunday  after  Easter. 

Monday 

John 

y.  1-17. 

Micah 

ii.  12, 13. 

Tuesday 

John 

v.  18-30. 

Isaiah 

xxx.  19-26. 

Wednesday 

John 

v.  31-47. 

Jeremiah 

iii.  11-19. 

Thursday 

John 

Yi.  10-29. 

Ezekiel 

xxxiv.  1-11. 

Friday   ." 

yi.  30-40. 

Ezekiel 

xxxiv.  12-22. 

Saturday 

John 

yi.  41-59. 

Ezekiel 

xxxiv.  23-31. 

3d  Sunday  after  Easter,      i 

Monday [ 

John 

yi.  60-71. 

Ezekiel 

xxxvi.  1-15. 

Tuesday 

John 

Yii.  1-13. 

Ezekiel 

xxxvi.  16-32. 

Wednesday 

John 

vii.  14-24. 

Ezekiel 

xxxvi.  33-38. 

Thursday : 

John 

vii.  2.5-36. 

Haggai 

ii.  2-9. 

Friday 

John 

yii.  37-53. 

Zechariah 

ii.  l-'3. 

Saturday 

John 

viii.  1-11. 

Zechariah 

xi.  1-17. 

4th  Sunday  after  Easter. 

John 

yiii.  12-20. 

Zechariah 

xii.  1-14. 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

John 

viii.  21-29. 

Isaiah 

lxv.  1-7. 

John 

viii.  30-45. 

Isaiah 

Ixv.  8-16. 

Thursday 

Fridav 

John 

ix.  1-13. 

Jeremiah 

viii.  4-13. 

John 

ix.  14-34. 

Zechariah 

Yiii.  18-23. 

Saturday 

John 

ix.  35-41. 

Isaiah 

xlix.  22-26. 

5th  Sunday  after  Easter. 

Monday 

John 

x.  1-5. 

Amos 

ix.  8-15. 

Tuesday 

John 

x.  6-10. 

Isaiah 

iv.  2-6. 

Wednesday 

Matt. 

sxviii.    16-20 

Isaiah 

xxix.  18-24. 

Ascension  Day. 

Friday 

Luke 

xxiv.  50  53. 

Micah 

vii.  7-13. 

Saturday 

Acts 

i.  12-26. 

Micah 

vii.  14-20. 

Sunday  after  Ascension. 

1 

Monday 

John 

x.  17-21. 

Zechariah 

xiii.  7-9 

Tuesday  . 

John 

x.  22-31. 

Zechariah 

xiv.  1-21. 

Wednesday 

John 

x.  32-42. 

:  Isaiah 

Ixvi.  10-24. 

Thursday 

John 

xi.  1-27. 

Jeremiah 

xlvi.  27,  28. 

Friday 

John 

xi.  28-44. 

Isaiah 

xxxii.  9-20. 

Saturday 

John 

xi.  45-57. 

Isaiah 

lvii.  15-21. 

Whitsunday. 

1 

Monday. 

| 

Tuesday  ■ 

Acts 

ii.  14-36. 

Ezekiel 

xlvii.  1-12. 

Wednesday 

Acts 

ii.  37-47. 

Isaiah 

xiv.  18-21. 

Thursday 

John 

xiv.  1-22. 

i  Isaiah 

xiv.  22-25. 

Friday       

John 

xv.  1-25. 

i  Jeremiah 

ix.  23-26. 

Saturday  

John  xyi.  31-xvii.  26. 

Isaiah 

xliv.  6  8. 

xxn 


1 

Lessons  for  Morning  and  Evening  throughout  the  Year. 

Pays. 

Morning. 

Evening. 

Trinity  Sunday. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 

Acts             iii.  1-21. 
Acts              iv.  1-37. 
Acts                v.  1-42. 
Acts               vi.  1-15. 
Acts             vii.  1-60. 
Acts             viii.  1-40. 

Joshua                         i.  1-18. 
Joshua                       iii  1-17. 
Joshua                      iv.  1-24. 
Joshua                      vi.  1-27. 
Joshua                   viii.  1-35. 
Joshua                     ix.  1-27. 

1st  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday  

2d  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday  

Acts               ix.  1-43. 
Acts                x.  1-33. 
Acts               xi.  1-30. 
Acts             xii.  1-25. 
Acts            xiii.  1-52. 
Acts            xiv.  1-28. 

Joshua                       x.  1-15. 
Joshua                     xi.  1-23. 
Joshua                 xxiii.  1-16. 
Joshua                 xxiv.  1-31. 
Judges                      ii.  1  23. 
Judges                     vi.  1-40. 

Acts              xv.  1-41. 
Acts            xvi.  1-40. 
Acts           xvii.  1-15. 
Acts         xviii.  1-28. 
Acts            xix.  1-41. 
Acts              xx.  1-38. 

Judges                     vii.  1  25. 
Judges                   xiii.  1-25. 
Judges.                  xiv.  1-20. 
Judges                    xv.  1-20. 
Judges                   xvi.  4-31. 
l  Samuel                    i.  1-28. 

3d  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday  

Acts             xxi.  1-39. 
Acts  xxi.  40-xxii.  29. 
Acts  xxii.30-xxiii.35. 
Acts           xxiy.  1-27. 
Acts            xxv.  1-27. 
Acts          xxvi.  1-32. 

1  Samuel                  ii.  1-21. 
1  Samuel                 iii.  1-21. 
1  Samuel                 iv.  1-22. 
1  Samuel                   v.  1-12. 
1  Samuel                 vii.  1-17. 
1  Samuel               viii.  1-22. 

4th  Sunday  after  Ti  inity. 
Monday 

Acts        xxvii.  1-44. 
Acts       xxviii.  1-31. 
Romans          i.  1-15. 
Romans         i.  16-32. 
Romans         ii.  1-29. 
Romans        iii.  1-31. 

1  Samuel                 ix.  1-27. 
1  Samuel                   x.  1-27. 
1  Samuel                 xii.  1-25. 
1  Samuel               xiii.  1-14. 
1  Samuel                xv.  1-35. 
1  Samuel               xvi.  1-23. 

Tuesday  ........ 

Wednesday     

Thursday 

Friday    , 

Saturday . 

5th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 

Romans       iv.  1-25. 
Romans     v.  i-vi.  2. 
Romans      vi.  !2-i8. 
Romans      vii.  1-25. 
Romans      viii.  1-11. 
Romans       xiii.  1  7. 

1  Samuel             xvii   1-58. 
1  Samuel            xviii.  1-21. 
1  Samuel               xix.  1-24. 
1  Samuel                 xx.  1-42. 
1  Samuel              xxii.  1-23. 
1  Samuel            xxiv.  1-22. 

6th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday  

Romans  xiv.  1-xv.  3. 
Romans      xv.  14-33. 
Romans      xvi.  1-27. 
ICor.             i.  10-31. 
1  Cor.             ii.  1-16. 
1  Cor.          iv.  6-v.  5. 

1  Samuel              xxvi.  1-25. 
1  Samuel           xxviii.  3-25. 

1  Samuel              xxxi  1-13. 

2  Samuel                    i.  1-27. 
2  Samuel                    v.  1-25. 
2  Samuel                  vi.  1-23. 

XX11I 


Lessons  for  Morning-  and  Evening  throughout  the  Year. 


Days. 


Morning. 


Evening. 


7th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday     

Friday 

Saturday 


1  Cor.  v.  9-vi.  20. 

1  Cor.  vii.  1-40. 

1  Cor.  viii.  1-13. 

1  Cor.  ix.  1-23. 

1  Cor.  x.  14-33. 

1  Cor.  xi.  1-22. 


1  Chronicles 

2  Samuel 
2  Samuel 
2  Samuel 
2  Samuel 
2  Samuel 


xvi.  1-43. 
vii.  1-29. 
xii.  1-23. 
xy.  1-15. 
xvi.  5-15. 
xviii.  1-13. 


8th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday  


ICor.  xii.  12-31. 
1  Cor.  xiv.  1-40. 

1  Cor.  xv.  58-xvi.  24. 

2  Cor.  i.  1-24. 
2  Cor.  ii.  i-iii.  3. 
2  Cor.    vi.  ll-vii.  10. 


2  Samuel  xix.  1-23. 

1  Chronicles  xxi.  1-30. 

1  Chronicles  xxii.  1-19. 

1  Chronicles  xxviii.  1-21. 

1  Chronicles  xxix.  1-23. 

2  Chronicles  i.  1-13. 


9th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday  ....... 

Friday 

Saturday 


2  Cor.  viii.  1-24. 

2  Cor.  ix.  1-15. 

2  Cor.  x.  1-18. 

2  Cor.  :xi.  1-18. 

2  Cor.  xii.  10-xiii.  13. 
Galatians       i.  1-24. 


1  Kings  iii.  16-28. 

1  Kings  iv.  22-31. 

1  Kings  v.  1-18. 

2  Chronicles  iii.  1-17. 
1  Kings  viii.  1-66. 
1  Kings  vii.  1-12. 


10th  Sunday  after  Trinity 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 


Galatians  ii.  1-21. 
Galatians  iii.  1-14. 
Galatians  iv.  8-20. 
Galatians  v.  1-15. 
Galatians  vi.  11-18. 
Ephesians      vi.  1-9. 


1  Kings 
1  Kings 
1  Kings 
1  Kings 
1  Kings 
1  Kings 


ix.  1-28. 
x.  1-29. 

xi.  1-43. 
xii.  1-33. 
xiii.  1-34. 
xiv.  1-31. 


11th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday , 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday   * 

Saturday , 


Ephesians  vi.  18-24. 
Philippians  i.l2-ii.4. 
Ehilippians  ii.  19-30. 
Philippians  iii.  1-11. 
Philippians  iv.  1-3. 
Philippians  iv.  8-23. 


12th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday , 

Saturday 


Colossians  ii.  1-23. 
Col.  iii.  18-iv.  18. 
1  Thess.  i.  1-10. 

1  Thess.  !ii.  1-20. 
1  Thess.  iii.  1-13. 
1  Thess.         iv.  8-12. 


1  Kings        xvi.  29-xvii.  24. 
1  Kings  xviii.  1-46. 

1  Kings  xix.  1-21. 

1  Kings  xxi.  1-29. 

1  Kings  xxii.  52.  2  K.  i.  17. 

2  Kings  ii.  1-25. 


2  Kings 
2  Kings 
2  Kings 
2  Kings 
2  Kings 
!  2  Kings 


iv.  1-44. 
V.  1-27. 
Vi.  1-23. 
Vi.  24-vii.  20. 
viii.  1-15. 
ix.  1-37. 


13th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Monday.  . 
Tuesday  .  . 
Wednesday 
Thursday  . 
Friday  .  . 
Saturday  . 


1  Thess. 
1  Timothy 
1  Timothy 
1  Timothy 
1  Timothy 
1  Timothy 


v  12-28. 
i.  1-20. 

ii.  1-15. 
iii.  1-16. 
iv.  1-16. 

v.  1-25. 


2  Kings 
2  Chronicles 
2  Chronicles 
2  Chronicles 
2  Kings 
2  Kings 


x.  1-36. 

xxii.  1-12. 

xxiii.  1-21. 

xxiv.  1  27. 

xiv.  1-29. 

xv.  1-38. 


XXIV 


Lessons  for  Morning  and  Evening  throughout  the  Year. 


Days. 


Morning. 


Evening. 


14th  Sunday  after  Trinity, 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 


1  Timothy    vi.  1-21. 

2  Timothv  i.  1-18. 
2  Timothy  ii  1-26. 
Titus  -i.  1-16. 
Titus  ii.  1-10 
Titus        ii.  15-iii.  3. 


Isaiah 

Amos 
2  Kings 
2  Kings 
2  Kings 
2  Kings 


vi.  1-13. 

vii.  7-17. 

xvi.  1-20. 

xvii.  1-23. 

xviii.  1-37. 

xix.  1-37. 


15th  Sunday  after  Trinity 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday     

Friday 

Saturday 


16th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 


Titus  iii.  8-15. 

Philemon  1-25. 

Hebrews  i.  1-14. 
Hebrews  ii.  5-iii.  6. 
Hebrews  iv.  14-v.  14. 
Hebrews       vi.  1-20. 


2  Kings  xx.  1-21. 

2  Kings  xxi.  1-26. 

2  Chronicles  xxxiv.  1-33. 
2  Chr.  xxxv.  20-xxxvi.  10. 
Jeremiah  xxii.  1-30. 

Jeremiah  xxv.  1-14. 


Hebrews 
Hebrews 
Hebrews 
Hebrews 
Hebrews 
Hebrews 


vii.  l-?8 

viii.  1-13. 

ix.  1-10. 

ix. 16-28. 

x.  1-34. 

xi.  1-7. 


Jeremiah 
Jeremiah 
Jeremiah 
Jeremiah 
Jeremiah 
Daniel 


xxxvii.  1-21. 

xxxviii.  1  28. 

xxxii.  1-44. 

xxxix.  1-18. 

xxix.  1-23. 

i.  1-21. 


17th  Sunday  after  Trinity.; 

Monday !  Hebrews  xi.  17-40.  !  Daniel 

Tuesday j  Hebrews  xii.  1-17.  j  Daniel 

Wednesday I  Hebrews  xiii.  1-25.  j  Daniel 

Thursday James  i.  1-15.     Daniel 

Friday James  ii.  1-13.  !  Ezra 

Saturday James  ii.  14-26.  :  Ezra 


iii.  1-30. 
iv.  1-37. 
v.  1-30. 
31-vi.  28. 
i.  l-ll. 
iii.  1-13. 


18th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 


19th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 


James 
James 
James 
1  Feter 
1  Peter 
1  Peter 


iii.  1-18. 

iv.  1-v.  6. 

V.  12-20. 

iii.  1-7. 

iii.  15-22. 

v.  1-5. 


20th  Sunday  after  Trinity, 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday .  . 

Friday 

Saturday 


Ezra 

Haggai 

Ezra 

Ezra 

Ezra 

Ezra 


iv.  1-24. 

i.  1-15. 

v.  1-17. 

vi.  1-22. 

vii.  1-28. 

viii.  31-ix.  15. 


1  John 
1  John 
1  John 

1  John 

2  John 

3  John 


i.  1-10. 

ii.  1-17. 

v.  1-3. 

v.  10-21. 

1-13. 

1-,14. 


Mark 
Luke 
Matt. 
Matt. 
2  Cor. 
2  Cor, 


iv.  1-41. 

xiii.  18-35. 

xiii.  31-58. 

xvi.  13-20. 

iii.  10-iv.  18. 

v.  1-21. 


Nehemiah 
Nehemiah 
Nehemiah 
Nehemiah 
Nehemiah 
Zeehariah 


i.  1-11. 
ii.  1-20. 

iv.  1-23. 
viii.  1-18. 

ix.  1  38 
viii.  1-23. 


Isaiah 

Isaiah 

Habakkuk 

Isaiah 

Isaiah 

Isaiah 


xliii.  1-13. 
xli.  1-20. 
ii.  1-4. 
lxiii.  7-19 
lxiv.  1-12. 
v.  1-7. 

XXV 


Lessons  for  Morning-  and  Evening  throughout  the  Year. 


Days. 


21st  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 


Morning. 


Evening. 


Ephesians  i.  1-23. 
Ephesians  ii.  l-il. 
Ephesians  iv.  7-21. 
Ephesians  iv.  29-32. 
Ephesians  v.  10-14. 
Ephesians    v.  22-23. 


22d  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday      


Micah 

Isaiah 

Isaiah 

Jeremiah 

Jeremiah 

Isaiah 


Matthew  xviii.  1-22. 
Mark  ix.  33-50. 

Luke  xvil.  20-37. 
Romans  viii.  24-39. 
Mark  xii.  1-12. 

Matt.        xxv.  14-30. 


Micah 

Isaiah 

Isaiah 

Isaiah 

Joel 

Joel 


23d  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 1  Cor.  iii.  1-23. 

Tuesday I  Matt.  xix  16-30. 

Wednesday I  Luke  xiv.  12-15. 

Thursday Mark  xiii.  1-37. 

Friday Romans  ix.  1-33. 

Saturdav ,  Romans  x.  1-21. 


Joel 

Joel 

Obadiah 

Xahum 

Nahum 

Isaiah 


24-th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Mondav Romans        xi.  1-33.     Isaiah 

Tuesday :  2  Thess.    i.  11 -ii.  17.     Isaiah 

Wednesday 2  Thess.        iii.  1-18.  |  Isaiah 

Thursday 2  Timothv    iii.  1-17.     Daniel 


Friday 2  Timothy    iv.  1-22. 

Saturday >  Matt.        xxiv.  1-14. 


25th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday Matt.      xxiv.  29-51. 

Tuesday ;  Matt.       xxii.  23-33. 

Wednesday !  1  Cor.         xv.  11-50. 

Thursday .  \  Hebrews  iii.  7-iv.  13. 

Friday '  Hebrews       xi.  8-16. 

Saturdav Hebrews   xii.  18-29 


Daniel 
Daniel 


Daniel 
Ezekiel 
Ezekiel 
;  Isaiah 
Isaiah 
Ezekiel 


26th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Mondav 1  Peter  i.  1-12. 

Tuesday 1  Peter  i.  13-ii.  10. 

Wednesday 1  Peter  iv.  1-7. 

Thursday ;  1  Peter  iv.  12-19. 

Fridav I  2  Peter  i.  1-15. 

Saturdav 2  Peter  ii.  1-22. 


vi.  1-  9. 

lviii.  1-14. 

li'x.  1-21. 

xxxi.  I  22. 

xxxi.  23-40. 

xlviii.  1-22. 


iv.  9-v.  1. 

xlix.  14-21. 

ii.  10-21. 

lxiii.  1-6. 

ii.  i-n. 

ii.  12-27. 


iii.  1-13. 

iii.  14-21. 

1-21. 

i  1  14. 

i.  15.-iii.  19. 

x.  5-.:7. 


xiii.  1-22. 
xiv.  1-27. 
xlvii  1-15. 
ii.  27-45. 
vii.  1-28. 
ix.  1-27. 


xi.36-xii.  13. 
xx  xviii.  1-23. 

xxxix.  1-29. 

xliii.  14-25. 
xxxiii.  17-24. 
xxxvii.  1-14. 


Zephaniah 

Isaiah 

Isaiah 

Isaiah 

Isaiah 

Isaiah 


iii.  9-20. 
xxxiv.  1-17. 
xxxv.  1-10. 

liv.  1-17. 

Ix.  7-22. 
lxii.  1-12. 


27th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Monday 2  Peter  iii.  1-18. 

Tuesday i  Jude  1-25. 

Wednesday 1  John  ii.  18-29. 

Thursdav 1  John  iii.  1-12. 

Fridav    '. 1  John  iii.  19-24. 

Saturdav 1  John  iv.  1-8. 


Isaiah 
j  Ezekiel 
I  Habakkuk 
i  Isaiah 
j  Jeremiah 

Malaehi 


lxv.  17-25. 

xxxvii.  15-28. 

iii.  1-19. 

xl.  27-31. 

xiv.  7-9. 

iii.  7-18. 


THE  ORDER  OF  SERVICE. 


Let  all  things  be  done  decently  and  in  order. 

1  Cor.  xiv.  40e 


THE  MOENING  SERVICE. 


%  A  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost  may  be  sung. 

%  The  Minister,  standing  before  the  Altar,  shall  begin  the  Service 
as  here  followeth,  the  Congregation  standing. 

IN  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

%  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say : 

Amen. 

f  Then  shall  be  said  the  Confession  of  Sins,  as  here  followeth. 
The  Minister  shall  say  : 

BELOVED  in  the  Lord!  Let  us  draw 
near  with  a  true  'heart,  and  confess  our 
sins  unto  God  our  Father,  beseeching  Him, 
in  the  Name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to 
grant  us  forgiveness. 

^f  Then,  all  kneeling  or  standing,  shall  be  sung  or  said 
THE  VEKSICLE. 
Our  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 
Who  made  heaven  and  earth. 
I  said,  I  will  confess  my  transgressions  unto  the  Lord. 
And  Thou  for gav est  the  iniquity  of  my  sin. 

1 


2  THE  MORNING  SERVICE. 

f  Then  shall  the  Minister  say : 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  Maker  and  Be- 
A  deemer,  we  poor  sinners  confess  unto 
Thee,  that  Ave  are  by  nature  sinful  and  un- 
clean, and  that  we  have  sinned  against  Thee 
by  thought,  word,  and  deed.  Wherefore  we 
flee  for  refuge  to  Thine  infinite  mercy,  seek- 
ing and  imploring  Thy  grace,  for  the  sake 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

f  The  Congregation  may  then  say  with  the  Minister : 

OMOST  merciful  God,  Who  hast  given 
Thine  Only-begotten  Son  to  die  for  us, 
have  mercy  upon  us,  and  for  His  sake  grant 
us  remission  of  all  our  sins:  and  by  Thy 
Holy  Spirit  increase  in  us  true  knowledge 
of  Thee,  and  of  Thy  will,  and  true  obe- 
dience to  Thy  Word,  to  the  end  that  by 
Thy  grace  we  may  come  to  everlasting  life, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

If  Then  shall  the  Congregation  sing  or  say : 

Amen. 

f  Then  the  Minister,  standing ',  shall  say : 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 
A.  hath  had  mercy  upon  us,  and  given  His 
Only  Son  to  die  for  us,  and  for  His  sake 
forgiveth  us  all  our  sins.  To  them  that 
believe  on  His  Name,  He  also  giveth  power 


THE  MORNING  SERVICE.  3 

to  become  the  sons  of  God,  and  bestoweth 
upon  them  His  Holy  Spirit.  He  that  be- 
lie veth,  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved. 
Grant  this,  O  Lord,  unto  us  all. 

Tf  Then  shall  the  Congregation  sing  or  say  : 

Amen. 

%  Then,  all  standing  to  the  close  of  the  Collect,  shall  be  said  or 
sung  t he  Introit  for  the  Day.     ( Pages  43-91 ) . 

^  The  Introit  may  be  said  by  the  Minister,  and  the  Gloria  Patri 
sung  or  said  by  the  Congregation ;  or  the  Introit  and  Gloria 
Patri  may  be  sung  or  said  responsively.  After  the  Gloria 
Patri,  the  Introit  may  be  repeated  as  far  as  the  Psalm.  In- 
stead of  the  Introit,  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  may  be  used. 

THE   INTROIT. 

%  The  Introit  shall  always  end  with  the 
GLORIA    PATRI. 

GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost:  as  it  was  in  the 
beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

^  Then  shall  follow  the  Kyrie. 

H  The  Kyrie  may  be  sung  or  said  by  the  Minister  and  Congrega- 
tion, or  each  petition  may  be  said  by  the  Mmister,  and  sung  or 
said  by  the  Congregation  in  response. 

THE    KYRIE. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 


4  THE  MORNING   SERVICE. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

%  Then  shall  be  sung  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis ;  or,  instead  thereof, 
another  Canticle  or  Hymn  of  Praise  may  be  sung,  except  on  Fes- 
tival Day 8,  and  when  there  is  a  Communion. 

GLORIA    IN    EXCELSIS. 

1}  The  Minister  shall  say : 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high! 

f  The  Congregation  shall  sing  : 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth 
peace,  good  will  toward  men.  We  praise 
Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  we  worship  Thee,  we 
glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to  Thee  for  Thy 
great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heavenly  King, 
God  the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  Only-begotten  Son,  Jesus 
Christ;  O  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of 
the  Father,  that  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 
world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest 
away  the  sin  of  the  world,  receive  our  prayer. 
Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God 
the  Father,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  TJiou  only  art  holy;  Thou  only  art 
the  Lord;  Thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the 
Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  of 
God  the  Father.     Amen. 


THE  MORNING  SERVICE.  5 

t  Then  shall  the  Minister  say : 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

^f  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say : 

And  with  thy  spirit. 

^The  Minister  shall  say: 

Let  us  pray. 

f  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Collect  for  the  Day. 
(Pages  43-91.) 

THE    COLLECT. 

f  The  Collect  ended,  the  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say : 

Amen. 

I  Then  shall  the  Minister  read  the  Epistle  for  the  Day.  Other 
Scripture  Lessons  may  be  read  before  the  Epistle,  but  the  Epis- 
tle and  Gospel  for  the  Day  shall  always  be  read.  The  Minis- 
ter shall  announce  the  Epistle  saying : 

The  Epistle  for   ( here  he  shall  name  the 

Day )  is  written  in  the Chapter  of , 

beginning  at  the Verse. 

THE    EPISTLE    FOR    THE    DAY. 

f  The  Epistle  ended,  the  Minister  shall  say :  Here  endeth  the 
Epistle. 

%  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said : 
THE    HALLELUJAH. 

Hallelujah! 

f  In  the  Passion  Season  the  Hallelujah  is  omitted. 


6  THE  MORNING  SERVICE. 

f  Instead  of  the  simple  Hallelujah,  a  Sentence  for  the  Season  of 
the  Church-Year  may  be  sung  with  it;  or  a  Psalm,  Canticle, 
or  Hymn  may  be  sung  after  the  Hallelujah. 

THE    HALLELUJAH    AND    SENTENCE. 
For  Advent. 
Hallelujah  !     Remember,  0  Lord,  Thy  tender  mer- 
cies :  for  they  have  been  ever  of  old.     Hallelujah  ! 

For  the  Epiphany  Season. 

Hallelujah  !  0  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations  :  and 
laud  Him,  all  ye  people. 

For  His  merciful  kindness  is  great  toward  us :  and 
the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever.     Hallelujah  ! 

For  the  Passion  Season. 

Christ  hath  humbled  Himself,  and  become  obedient 
unto  death  :  even  the  death  of  the  Cross. 
For  the  Easter  Season. 

Hallelujah  !  Christ  our  Passover  is  sacrificed  for  us. 
Hallelujah  ! 

For  Whitsuntide. 

Hallelujah  !  Thou  sendest  forth  Thy  Spirit,  they 
are  created :  and  Thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 
Hallelujah  ! 

From  Trinity  to  Advent. 

Hallelujah  !  0  Lord,  deal  with  Thy  servant  accord- 
ing unto  Thy  mercy  :  and  teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

I  am  Thy  servant,  give  me  understanding :   that  I 
may  know  Thy  testimonies.     Hallelujah  ! 
Or  this : 

Hallelujah !  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  our 
fathers  :  praise  Him,  and  highly  exalt  Him  for  ever. 
Hallelujah ! 


THE  MORNING  SERVICE.  7 

^  Then  shall  the  Minister  announce  the  Gospel  for  the  Day, 
saying : 

The  Holy  Gospel  is   written   in   the 

Chapter  of  St. ,   beginning  at  the 

Verse. 

U  The  Congregation  shall  rise  and  sing  or  say  : 

Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 

^|  Then  shall  the  Minister  read 

THE    GOSPEL    FOR    THE    DAY. 

f  The  Gospel  ended,  the  Minister  shall  my :  Here  endeth  the 
Gospel,  and  the  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say  . 

Praise  be  to  Thee,  O  Christ. 

f  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  Nicene  Creed,  or  the  Apostles' 
Creed.  If  there  be  a  Communion,  the  Nicene  Creed  shall  be 
used. 

THE    NICENE    CREED. 

T  BELIEVE  in  one  God,  the  Father  Al- 
X  mighty,  Maker  of  Heaven  and  earth, 
And  of  all  things  visible  and  invisible. 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Only- 
begotten  Son  of  God,  Begotten  of  His 
Father  before  all  worlds,  God  of  God, 
Light  of  Light,  Very  God  of  very  God, 
Begotten,  not  made,  Being  of  one  substance 
with  the  Father,  By  whom  all  things  were 
made;  Who,  for  us  men,  and  for  our  sal- 
vation, came  down  from  heaven,  And  was 
incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the  Virgin 
Mary,  And  was  made  man;    And  was  cruci- 


8  THE  MORNING  SERVICE. 

fied  also  for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate.  He 
suffered  and  was  buried;  And  the  third  day 
He  rose  again,  according  to  the  Scriptures; 
And  ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on 
the  right  hand  of  the  Father;  And  He 
shall  come  again  with  glory  to  judge  both 
the  quick  and  the  dead;  Whose  kingdom 
shall  have  no  end. 

And  T  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  The 
Lord  and  Giver  of  Life,  Who  proceedetli 
from  the  Father  and  the  Son,  Who  with  the 
Father  and  the  Son  together  is  worshipped 
and  glorified,  Who  spake  by  the  Prophets. 
And  I  believe  one  holy  Christian  and  Apos- 
tolic Church.  I  acknowledge  one  Baptism 
for  the  remission  of  sins;  And  I  look  for 
the  Resurrection  of  the  dead;  And  the  Life 
of  the  world  to  come.     Amen. 


THE    APOSTLES     CREED. 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
JL     Maker  of  Heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our 
Lord;  Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary;  Suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead, 
and  buried;  He  descended  into  hell;  The 
third  day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead;   He 


THE  MORNING  SERVICE.  9 

ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the 
right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty; 
From  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the 
quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy 
Christian  Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints; 
The  Forgiveness  of  sins;  the  Resurrection  of 
the  body ;    And  the  Life  everlasting.     Amen. 

f  Then  may  a  Hymn  be  sung  and  the  Minister  shall  go  into  the 
Pulpit.    After  the  Hymn  shall  follow 

-       THE   SERMON. 

\  The  Sermon  ended,  the  Congregation  standing,  the  Minister 
shall  say : 

THE    peace  of    God,    which     passeth    all 
understanding,    keep    your    hearts    and 
minds  through  Christ  Jesus. 

%  The  Offertory  shall  then  be  sung.    Either  one  of  the  Offertories 
here  following ,  or  any  other  suitable  Offertory,  may  be  used. 

THE  OFFERTORY. 
I. 

THE  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit : 
a  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,   O   God, 
Thou  wilt  not  despise. 

Do  good  in  Thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion : 
Build  Thou  the  wails  of  Jerusalem. 

Then  shalt  Thou  be  pleased  with  the  sac- 
rifices of  righteousness :  with  burnt-offering 
and  whole  burnt-offering. 


10  THE  MORNING  SERVICE. 

II. 

CREATE   in   me  a  clean  heart,    O  God; 
and  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 
Cast   me   not   away   from   Thy   j)resence: 
and  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation : 
and  uphold  me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 

f  While  the  Offertory  is  sung,  the  Minister  shall  go  to  the  Altar ; 
and  the  singing  ended,  he  shall  offer  the  General  Prayer.  He 
may  use  the  Prayer  here  following ;  or,  if  there  be  no  Com- 
munion, the  Litany,  or  a  selection  from  the  Collects  and  Pray- 
ers, or  any  other  suitable  Prayer.     ( See  pages  132-154. ) 

THE    GENERAL    PRAYER. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  the 
Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ :  We 
thank  Thee  for  all  Thy  goodness  and  tender 
mercies,  especially  for  the  gift  of  Thy  dear 
Son,  and  for  the  revelation  of  Thy  will  and 
grace;  and  we  beseech  Thee  so  to  implant 
Thy  Word  in  us,  that,  in  good  and  honest 
hearts,  we  may  keep  it,  and  bring  forth 
fruit  by  patient  continuance  in  well  doing. 

Most  heartily  we  beseech  Thee  so  to  rule 
and  govern  Thy  Church  universal,  with  all 
its  pastors  and  ministers,  that  it  may  be  pre- 
served in  the  pure  doctrine  of  Thy  saving 
Word,  whereby  faith  toward  Thee  may  be 
strengthened,  and  charity  increased  in  us 
toward  all  mankind. 


THE  MORNING  SERVICE.  11 

Grant  also  health  and  prosperity  to  all  in 
authority,  especially  to  the  President  [and 
Congress]  of  the  United  States,  the  Gov- 
ernor [and  Legislature]  of  this  Common- 
wealth, and  to  all  our  Judges  and  Magis- 
trates; and  endue  them  with  grace  to  rule 
after  Thy  good  pleasure,  to  the  maintenance 
of  righteousness,  and  to  the  hinderance  and 
punishment  of  wickedness,  that  we  may  lead 
a  quiet  and  peaceable  life,  in  all  godliness 
and  honesty. 

May  it  please  Thee  also  to  turn  the  hearts 
of  our  enemies  and  adversaries,  that  they 
may  cease  their  enmity,  and  be  inclined  to 
walk  with  us  in  meekness  and  in  peace. 

All  who  are  in  trouble,  want,  sickness, 
anguish  of  labor,  peril  of  death,  or  any 
other  adversity,  especially  those  who  are  in 
suffering  for  Thy  Name  and  for  Thy  truth's 
sake,  comfort,  O  God,  with  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
that  they  may  receive  and  acknowledge 
their  afflictions  as  the  manifestation  of  Thy 
fatherly  will. 

And  although  we  have  deserved  Thy  right- 
eous wrath  and  manifold  punishments,  yet, 
we  entreat  Thee,  O  most  merciful  Father, 
remember  not  the  sins  of  our  youth,  nor 
our  many  transgressions;  but  out  of  Thine 
unspeakable     goodness,     grace     and    mercy, 


12  THE  MORNING  SERVICE. 

defend  us  from  all  harm  and  danger  of 
body  and  soul.  Preserve  us  from  false  and 
pernicious  doctrine,  from  war  and  blood- 
shed, from  plague  and  pestilence,  from  all 
calamity  by  fire  and  water,  from  hail  and 
tempest,  from  failure  of  harvest  and  from 
famine,  from  anguish  of  heart  and  despair 
of  Thy  mercy,  and  from  an  evil  death. 
And  in  every  time  of  trouble,  show  Thy- 
self a  very  present  Help,  the  Saviour  of  all 
men,  and  especially  of  them  that  believe. 

Cause  also  the  needful  fruits  of  the  earth 
to  prosper,  that  we  may  enjoy  them  in  due 
season.  Give  success  to  the  Christian  train- 
ing of  the  young,  to  all  lawful  occupations 
on  land  and  sea,  and  to  all  pure  arts  and 
useful  knowledge:  and  crown  them  with 
Thy  blessing. 


f  Here  special  Supplications,  Intercessions,  and  Prayers  may  be 
made. 

These,  and  whatsoever  other  things  Thou 
wouldest  have  us  ask  of  Thee,  O  God, 
vouchsafe  unto  us  for  the  sake  of  the  bit- 
ter sufferings  and  death  of  Jesus  Christ, 
Thine  only  Son,  our  Lord  and  Saviour, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  with- 
out end. 


THE  MORNING  SERVICE.  13 

%Then  shall  the  Minister,  and  the  Congregation  with  him,  say 
THE    LORD'S    PRAYER. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed 
be  Thy  Name;  Thy  kingdom  come; 
Thy  will  be  done,  on  earth  as  it  is  in 
heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation;  But  deliver  us  from 
evil;  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen. 

^[  Then  shall  the  Offerings  of  the  Congregation  be  gathered,  and 
the  Minister  shall  place  them  upon  the  Altar.  He  may  then 
make  any  needful  announcements. 

^[  A  Hymn  shall  then  be  sung,  which,  if  there  be  no  Communion, 
shall  close  with  a  Doxology ;  after  which  the  Minister,  standing 
before  the  Altar,  shall  pronounce 

THE    BENEDICTION. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee. 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  thee, 
and  be  gracious  unto  thee. 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon 
thee,  and  give  thee  peace. 

1f  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say  : 

Amen. 

f  The  Congregation  should  then  offer  silent  prayer. 


14  THE  MORNING  SERVICE. 

THE  HOLY  COMMUNION. 

Tf  While  the  Hymn  after  the  General  Prayer  is  being  sung,  the 
Minister  shall  go  to  the  Altar  and  prepare  for  the  administra- 
tion of  the  Holy  Sacrament. 

fl  The  Hymn  ended,  the  Congregation  shall  stand  until  the  distri- 
bution begin. 

THE    PREFACE. 

^  The  Minister  shall  say : 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

*H  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say  : 

And  with  thy  spirit. 

M.  Lift  up  your  hearts. 

C.  We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 

M.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  our 
God. 

C.  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

M.  It  is  truly  meet,  right,  and  salutary, 
that  we  should  at  all  times,  and  in  all  places, 
give  thanks  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father, 
Almighty  Everlasting  God: 

f  Then  shall  follow  the  Proper  Preface,  according  to  the  time,  as 
here  given.    At  other  times  shall  follow  immediately, 

Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 


PROPER    PREFACES. 
For  Christmas. 


F 


OR  in  the  mystery  of  the  Word  made  flesh,  Thou 
hast  given  us  a  new  revelation  of  Thy  glory  ;  that 


THE  MORNING  SERVICE.  15 

seeing  Thee  in  the  Person  of  Thy  Son,  we  may  be 
drawn  to  the  love  of  those  things  which  are  not  seen. 
Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 

For  the  Passion  Season. 

WHO  on  the  tree  of  the  Cross  didst  give  salvation 
unto  mankind ;  that  whence  death  arose,  thence 
life  also  might  rise  again  :  and  that  he  who  by  a  tree 
once  overcame,  might  likewise  by  a  tree  be  overcome, 
through  Christ  our  Lord  ;  through  Whom  with  Angels, 
etc. 

For  the  Easter  Season. 

BUT  chiefly  are  we  bound  to  praise  Thee  for  the 
glorious  Resurrection  of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord :  for  He  is  the  very  Paschal  Lamb,  which  was 
offered  for  us,  and  hath  taken  away  the  sin  of  the 
world ;  Who  by  His  death  hath  destroyed  death,  and 
by  His  rising  to  life  again,  hath  restored  to  us  ever- 
lasting life.     Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 

For  Ascension  Day. 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  after  His 
Resurrection  appeared  openly  to  all  His  disciples, 
and  in  their  sight  was  taken  up  into  Heaven,  that 
He  might  make  us  partakers  of  His  Divine  Nature. 
Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 

For  Whitsunday. 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Lord 
and  Saviour ;  Who  ascending  above  the  Heavens, 
and  sitting  at  Thy  right  hand,  poured  out  on  this  day 
the  Holy  Spirit,  as  He  had  promised,  upon  the  chosen 
disciples;  whereat  the  whole  earth  rejoices  with  ex- 
ceeding joy.     Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 


IQ  THE  MORNING  SERVICE. 

For  the  Festival  of  the  Trinity. 

WHO  with  Thine  Only -begotten  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  art  one  God,  one  Lord.  And  in  the  con- 
fession of  the  only  true  God,  we  worship  the  Trinity 
in  Person,  and  the  Unity  in  Substance,  of  Majesty  co- 
equal.    Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 

^  After  the  Preface  shall  follow  immediately  : 

THEREFORE  with  Angels  and  Arch- 
angels, and  with  all  the  company  of 
heaven,  we  laud  and  magnify  Thy  glorious 
Name;  evermore  praising  Thee,  and  saying: 


H 


%  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said  the 

SANCTUS. 

OLY,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth; 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy  glory ; 
Hosanna  in  the  highest. 
Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of 
the  Lord.     Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

*[  Then  may  the  Minister  give  this 
EXHOKTATION. 

DEARLY  Beloved !  Forasmuch  as  we  pur- 
pose to  come  to  the  Holy  Supper  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  it  becometh  us  diligently 
to  examine  ourselves,  as  St.  Paul  exhorteth 
us.  For  this  Holy  Sacrament  hath  been  in- 
stituted for  the  special  comfort  and  strength- 
ening  of    those   who   humbly   confess    their 


THE  MORNING  SERVICE.  IT 

sins,  and  who  hunger  and  thirst  after  right- 
eousness. 

But  if  we  thus  examine  ourselves,  we 
shall  find  in  us  nothing  but  sin  and  death, 
from  which  we  can  in  no  wise  set  ourselves 
free.  Therefore  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  hath 
had  mercy  upon  us,  and  hath  taken  upon 
Himself  our  nature,  that  so  He  might  fulfill 
for  us  the  whole  will  and  law  of  God,  and 
for  us  and  for  our  deliverance  suffer  death 
and  all  that  we  by  our  sins  have  deserved. 
And  to  the  end  that  we  should  the  more 
confidently  believe  this,  and  be  strengthened 
by  our  faith  in  cheerful  obedience  to  His 
will,  He  hath  instituted  the  Holy  Sacrament 
of  His  Supper,  in  which  He  giveth  us  His 
Body  to  eat,  and  His  Blood  to  drink. 

Therefore  whoso  eateth  of  this  bread,  and 
drinketh  of  this  cup,  firmly  believing  the 
words  of  Christ,  dwelleth  in  Christ,  and 
Christ  in  him,  and  hath  eternal  life. 

We  should  also  do  this  in  remembrance 
of  Him,  showing  His  death,  that  He  was 
delivered  for  our  offences,  and  raised  again 
for  our  justification,  and,  rendering  unto 
Him  most  hearty  thanks  for  the  same,  take 
up  our  cross  and  follow  Him;  and,  according 
to  His  commandment,  love  one  another  even 
as  He  hath   loved  us.      For  we  are  all  one 


18  THE  MORNING  SERVICE. 

bread  and  one  body,  even  as  we  are  all  par- 
takers of  this  one  bread,  and  drink  of  this 
one  cup. 

H  Then  the  Minister,  turning  to  the  Altar,  shall  say : 

Let  us  pray. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed 
be  Thy  Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy 
will  be  done,  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give 
us  this  day  our  daily  bread;  And  forgive  us 
our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  tres- 
pass against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temp- 
tation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  for  ever  and  ever. 

^  Then  shall  the  Congregation  sing  or  say  : 

Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  : 

OUR  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  the  {a)  Here  he  shaU 
night  in  which  He  was  be-  Jf  S^TSTS 
trayed,  took  bread ;  (a)  and  when  hand- 
He  had  given  thanks,  He  brake  it  and  gave 
it  to  His  disciples,  saying,  Take,  eat ;  this  is 
My  Body,  which  is  given  for  you;  this  do 
in  remembrance  of  Me. 

After  the  same  manner,  also,  taS'fcPS^afiS 
when  He  had  supped,   He  took  hand- 
the  cup,  ( b )  and  when  He  had  given  thanks, 


THE  MORNING  SERVICE.  19 

He  gave  it  to  them,  saying,  Drink  ye  all 
of  it ;  this  cup  is  the  New  Testament  in  My 
Blood,  which  is  shed  for  you,  and  for  many, 
for  the  remission  of  sins;  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as 
ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  Me. 

f  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said  the 
AGNUS    DEI. 

OCHBIST,   Thou    Lamb   of    God,    that 
takest  away  the  sin  of  the  world,  have 
mercy  upon  us. 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest 
away  the  sin  of  the  world,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest 
away  the  sin  of  the  world,  grant  us  Thy 
peace.     Amen. 

^f  Then  shall  the  Minister,  turning  to  the  Congregation,  say : 

The  Peace  of  the  Lord  be  with  you  alway. 

^  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say : 

Amen. 

^■Then  shall  the  Distribution  begin. 
^  When  the  Minister  giveth  the  Bread,  he  shall  say  : 

Take  and  eat,  this  is  the  Body  of  Christ, 
given  for  thee. 

^f  When  he  giveth  the  Cup,  he  shall  say : 

Take  and  drink,  this  is  the  Blood  of  the 
New  Testament,  shed  for  thy  sins. 


20  THE  MORNING  SERVICE. 

^  In  dismissing  the  Communicants,  the  Minister  may  say*: 

The  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  and 
His  precious  Blood  strengthen  and  preserve 
you  in  true  faith  unto  everlasting  life. 

f  If  the  consecrated  Bread  or  Wine  be  spent  before  all  have  com- 
muned, the  Minister  shall  consecrate  more,  saying  aloud  so 
much  of  the  Words  of  Institution  as  pertaineth  to  the  element 
to  be  consecrated. 

%  When  all  have  communed,  the  Minister  shall  cover  what  re- 
maineth  of  the  Bread  and  Wine. 

f  Then,  all  standing,  may  be  sung  or  said  the 
NUNC    DIMITTIS. 

LORD,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  de- 
part  in  peace:    according  to  Thy  word; 

For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation: 
which  Thou  hast  prepared  before  the  face 
of  all  people; 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles:  and  the 
glory  of  Thy  people  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son: 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be:  world  without  end.     Amen. 

%  Then  shall  be  said : 

THE   THANKSGIVING. 

Minister. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good. 

%  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say : 

And  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 


THE  MORNING  SERVICE.  21 

Minister. 

WE  thank  Thee,  Lord  God  Almighty,  that 
Thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  refresh  us  with 
this  Thy  salutary  gift;  and  we  beseech  Thee, 
of  Thy  mercy,  to  strengthen  us  through  the 
same,  in  faith  toward  Thee,  and  in  fervent 
love  toward  one  another;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 

^  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say  : 

Amen. 

^[  Then  may  be  sung  or  said  the  Salutation  and  Benedicamus, 
as  here  follow eth. 

The  "Lord  be  with  you. 

And  with  thy  spirit. 
Bless  we  the  Lord. 

Thanks  be  to  God. 

TI  Then  shall  the  Minister  pronounce 
THE    BENEDICTION. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee. 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  thee, 
and  be  gracious  unto  thee. 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon 
thee,  and  give  thee  peace. 

The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say  : 

Amen. 

%  Then  should  the  Congregation  offer  silent  prayer, 


EAELY  SEEVICE,  OE  MATINS. 


%  A  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  or  another  Hymn, 
may  be  sung. 

11  Then  shall  be  sung,  or  said,  the  Versicle  and  the  Gloria  Patri, 
as  here  followeth,  all  standing  to  the  end  of  the  Venite. 

THE   VERSICLE. 

0  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips. 

And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  praise. 
Make  haste,  0  God,  to  deliver  me. 

Make  haste  to  help  me,  0  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  tvithout  end.     Amen.     Hallelujah. 

%  During  the  Passion  Season  the  Hallelujah  is  omitted. 

f  Then  shall  follow  the  Invitatory  with  the  Venite.     On  Festival 
Days  a  special  Invitatory  may  be  used.     (Seepages  92-108.) 

THE    INVITATORY. 

0  come,  let  us  worship  the  Lord. 
For  He  is  our  Maker. 
22 


EARLY  SERVICE,  OR  MATINS.  23 

Venite  Exultemus.    Ps.  xcv. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord:    let  us  make  a 
joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  Salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  His  presence  with  thanksgiving : 
and  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  Him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God :    and  a  great  King 
above  all  gods! 

In  His  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth:    the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  His  also. 

The  sea  is   His,  and  He  made  it:    and  His  hands 
formed  the  dry  land. 

0  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down :    let  us  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  He  is  our  God :    and  we  are  the  people  of  His 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  His  hand. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :    and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be :  world  without  end.     Amen. 

f  Then  shall  be  sung 
THE    HYMN. 

*|[  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said  one  or  more  Psalms,  all  standing  to 
the  end  of  the  Psalm.  An  Antiphon  may  be  used  with  each 
Psalm.     ( See  pages  92-108. ) 

THE    PSALM. 

^[  At  the  end  of  each  Psalm  the  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say : 

GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost:  as  it  was  in  the 
beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


24  EARLY  SERVICE,  OR  MATINS. 

5]  Then  shall  be  read 
THE    LESSON. 

^  One  or  more  Scripture  Lessons  may  be  read;  and  after  each 

Lesson  may  be  sung  or  said : 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Thanks  be  to  Thee,  0  God. 

%  After  the  last  Lesson,  a  Responsory,  or  a  Hymn,  may  be  sung. 
U  Then  may  follow  a  brief 

EXHORTATION    OR    SERMON. 

f  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said 

THE    CANTICLE. 

f  The  Te  Deuin,  the  Benedietus,  or  another  Cantiele  may  be  used. 
The  Congregation  shall  stand  to  the  end  of  the  Service,  except 
that  it  may  kneel  during  the  Prayers. 

Tb  Deum  Laudamus. 

WE  praise  Thee,  0  God:    we  acknowledge  Thee  to 
be  the  Lord. 
All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee :    the  Father  ever- 
lasting. 

To  Thee  all  angels  cry  aloud :    the  heavens,  and  all 
the  powers  therein. 

To  Thee  Cherubim  and  Seraphim :    continually  do 

cry, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy :  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth ; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  Majesty:    of  Thy 
Glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles :  praise  Thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets :  praise  Thee. 


EARLY  SERVICE,  OR  MATINS.  25 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs :  praise  Thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world:  doth 
acknowledge  Thee ; 

The  Father:  of  an  infinite  Majesty; 

Thine  adorable,  true :  and  only  Son ; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost:  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory:   0  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son :  of  the  Father. 

When  Thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  deliver  man :  Thou 
didst  humble  Thyself  to  be  born  of  a  Virgin. 

When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death : 
Thou  didst  open  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  all  be- 
lievers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God:  in  the  glory 
of  the  Father. 

We  believe  that  Thou  shalt  come :    to  be  our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  Thee,  help  Thy  servants :  whom 
Thou  hast  redeemed  with  Thy  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  Thy  saints:  in 
glory  everlasting. 

0  Lord,  save  Thy  people :  and  bless  Thine  heritage. 

Govern  them :  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day :   we  magnify  Thee. 

And  we  worship  Thy  name :  ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  0  Lord:  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us :  have  mercy  upon  us. 

0  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us :  as  our  trust  is 
in  Thee. 

0  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted :  let  me  never  be 
confounded.     Amen. 


26  EARLY  SERVICE,  OR  MATINS. 

Benedictus,    St.  Luke  i 
^  An  Antiphon  may  be  sung  with  the  Benedictus. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel:  for  He  hath 
visited  and  redeemed  His  people; 

And  hath  raised  wp  a  horn  of  salvation  for  us :  in 
the  house  of  His  servant  David; 

As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  holy  prophets : 
-which  have  been  since  the  world  began; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies :  and 
from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us ; 

To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our  fathers :  and 
to  remember  His  holy  covenant; 

The  oath  which  He  swore  to  our  father  Abraham : 
that  He  would  grant  unto  us ; 

That  we,  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of  our 
enemies :  might  serve  Him  without  fear, 

In  holiness  and  righteousness  before  Him :  all  the 
days  of  our  life. 

And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  prophet  of  the 
Highest :  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the  Lord 
to  prepare  His  ways ; 

To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  unto  His  people :  by 
the  remission  of  their  sins, 

Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God :  whereby  the 
Dayspring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us ; 

To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the 
shadow  of  death:  to  guide  our  feet  into  the  way  of 
peace. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son:  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost; 


EARLY  SERVICE,  OR  MATINS.  27 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be :  world  without  end.     Amen. 

%  Thenshall  be  said  the  Prayers  here  following,  or  the  Suffrages, 
the  Litany,  or  other  Prayers. 

THE    PRAYER. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Tf  Then  all  shall  say : 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed 
be  Thy  J^ame;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy 
will  be  done,  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give 
us  this  day  our  daily  bread;  And  forgive  us 
our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  tres- 
pass against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into  temp- 
tation; But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

^[  Then  may  be  sung  or  said : 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

fl  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  for  the  Day. 

f  The  Collect  for  Sunday  is  said  throughout  the  week,  until 
Friday;  and  on  Saturday  the  Collect  for  the  ensuing  Sunday 
is  said. 


28  EARLY  SERVICE,  OR  MATINS. 

f  After  the  Collect  for  the  Day,  other  Collects  may  be  said,  con 
eluding  with  the  one  here  following .  A  Versicle  may  be  used 
with  the  Collect. 

OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  Almighty 
and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  safely 
brought  us  to  the  beginning  of  this  day : 
Defend  us  in  the  same  with  Thy  mighty 
power;  and  grant  that  this  day  we  fall  into 
no  sin,  neither  run  into  any  kind  of  danger; 
but  that  all  our  doings,  being  ordered  by 
Thy  governance,  may  be  righteous  in  Thy 
sight;  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 

Amen. 

f  Then  may  be  sung  or  said : 

Bless  we  the  Lord. 
Thanks  be  to  God. 

^  This  may  end  the  Service;  or,  a  Closing  Hymn  may  be  sung, 
after  which  may  be  said  : 

THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the   Love  of  God,  and  the  Communion 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all. 

Amen. 

^f  At  the  close  of  the  Service  silent  prayer  should  be  offered. 


EVENING  SEEVICE,  OE  VESFEES. 


^|  A  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  or  another  Hymn, 
may  be  sung. 

%  Then  shall  be  sung,  or  said,  the  Versicle  and  the  Gloria  Patri, 
as  here  followeth,  all  standing  to  the  end  of  the  Psalm. 

THE    VERSICLE. 

0  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips. 

And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  praise. 
Make  haste,  0  God,  to  deliver  me. 
Make  haste  to  help  me,  0  Lord. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.     Amen.     Hallelujah. 

\  During  the  Passion  Season  the  Hallelujah  is  omitted. 

^  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said  one  or  more  of  the  Psalms.  An  Anti- 
phon  may  be  used  with  each  Psalm.     (See  pages  92-108.) 

THE    PSALM. 

%  At  the  end  of  each  Psalm  the  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say : 

GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost;  as  it  was  in  the 
beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


30  EVENING  SERVICE,  OR  VESPERS. 

%  Then  shall  follow 
THE    LESSON. 

f  One  or  more  Scripture  Lessons  shall  be  read;  and  after  each 
Lesson  may  be  sung  or  said  : 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Thanks  be  to  Thee,  0  God. 

%  After  the  last  Lesson,  a  Responsory  (see  pages  92-108)  or  a 
Hymn  may  be  sung. 

f  Then  may  follow 

A    SERMON. 

f  Then  may  the  Offerings  be  gathered  and  placed  upon  the  Altar. 

^  Then  shall  be  sung 

THE    HYMN. 

fl  Then,  all  standing  to  the  end  of  the  Prayers,  the  following 
Versicle  may  be  sung  or  said.  On  Festival  Days  a  special 
Versicle  may  be  used.     (Seepages  92-103.) 

VERSICLE. 

Let  niy  prayer  be  set  forth  before  Thee  as  incense. 
And  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

f  Then  shall  be  sung 

THE    CANTICLE. 

^  Father  the  Magnificat,  or  the  Nunc  Dimittis,  may  be  used.  An 
Antiphon  may  be  sung  with  the  Canticle.     {See  pages  92-108.) 

Magnificat.    Luke  I. 

MY  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord :  and  my  spirit  hath 
rejoiced  in  God  my  Saviour. 
For  He  hath  regarded :  the  low  estate  of  His  hand- 
maiden. 


EVENING  SERVICE,  OR  VESPERS,  81 

For  behold,  from  henceforth :  all  generations  shall 
call  me  blessed. 

For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  great  things  : 
and  holy  is  His  Name. 

And  His  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  Him  :  from 
generation  to  generation. 

He  hath  showed  strength  with  His  arm  :  He  hath 
scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagination  of  their  hearts. 

He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seats :  and 
exalted  them  of  low  degree. 

He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things :  and  the 
rich  He  hath  sent  empty  away. 

He  hath  holpen  His  servant  Israel,  in  remembrance 
of  His  mercy :  as  He  spake  to  our  fathers,  to  Abra- 
ham, and  to  his  seed,  for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be :  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Nunc  Dimittis.    St.  Luke  ii. 

LORD,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  depart  in 
peace :  according  to  Thy  word ; 

For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  Salvation  :  which 
Thou  hast  prepared  before  the  face  of  all  people  ; 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles :  and  the  glory  of 
Thy  people  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be:  world  without  end.     Amen. 


32  EVENING  SERVICE,  OR  VESPERS. 

^  Then  shall  be  said  the  Prayers  here  following ,  or  the  Suffrages, 
the  Litany,  or  other  Prayers. 

THE    PRAYER. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

\  Then  all  shall  say  • 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed 
be  Thy  Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy 
will  be  done,  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give 
us  this  day  our  daily  bread;  And  forgive  us 
our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  tres- 
pass against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into  temp- 
tation; But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

%  Then  may  be  sung  or  said : 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

f  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  for  the  Day. 

%  The  Collect/or  Sunday  is  said  throughout  the  week,  until  Fri- 
day ;  and  on  Saturday  the  Collect  for  the  ensuing  Sunday  is 
said. 

f  After  the  Collect  for  the  Day,  other  Collects  may  be  said,  fol- 
lowed by  the  Collect  for  Peace,  with  which  a  Versicle  may  be 
used. 


0 


EVENING  SERVICE,  OR  VESPERS.  33 

VERSICLE. 

The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  His  people. 
The  Lord  will  bless  His  people  with  peace. 

COLLECT    FOR    PEACE. 

GOD,  from  Whom  all  holy  desires,  all 
good  counsels,  and  all  just  works  do 
proceed:  Give  unto  Thy  servants  that 
peace,  which  the  world  cannot  give;  that 
our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  Thy  com- 
mandments, and  also  that  by  Thee,  we, 
being  defended  from  the  fear  of  our  ene- 
mies, may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and  quiet- 
ness; through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ 
our  Saviour,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end. 

Amen. 

\  Then  may  be  sung  or  said : 

Bless  we  the  Lord. 
Thanks  be  to  God. 

^  This  may  end  the  Service  ;  or,  a  Closing  Hymn  may  be  sung, 
after  which  may  be  said  : 

THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  Love  of  God,  and    the  Communion 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all. 

Amen. 

f  At  the  close  of  the  Service  silent  prayer  should  be  offered. 
3 


EVEKOTG  SERVICE. 


[This  Order  is  no  part  of  "  The  Common  Service."  It  is  in- 
serted here  because  in  use  by  many  Congregations  not  yet 
prepared  to  render  the  Vesper  Service.] 

%  The  Minister,  standing  before  the  Altar,  shall  begin  the  Service 
with  one  of  the  following  Invitatories.  He  may  say  the  In- 
vitatory,  and  the  Congregation  sing  or  say  the  Gloria  Patri ; 
or  the  same  may  be  said  or  sung  responsively  by  the  Minister 
and  Congregation,  or  sung  by  both  together. 

f  From  the  beginning  of  the  Service  to  the  end  of  the  Collect,  the 
Congregation  shall  stand ;  except  that,  during  the  Confession 
of  Sin  and  the  Absolution,  it  may  kneel. 

THE    I]STVITATOEY. 

1.  Deus  Misereatuh.    Ps.  lxvii. 

GOD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us :  and  cause 
His  face  to  shine  upon  us. 
That  Thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth:    Thy 
saving  health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  0  God :  let  all  the  peo- 
ple praise  Thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase :   and  God, 
even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

God  shall  bless  us:  and  all  the  ends  of  the   earth 
shall  fear  Him. 
34 


EVENING  SERVICE.  35 

2.  Jubilate  Deo.    Ps.  c. 

MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands: 
serve  the  Lord  with  gladness,  come  before  His 
presence  with  singing. 

Know  ye  that  the  Lord  He  is  God;  it  is  He  that 
hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves :  we  are  His  peo- 
ple, and  the  sheep  of  His  pasture. 

Enter  into  His  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into 
His  courts  with  praise:  be  thankful  unto  Him,  and 
bless  His  Name. 

For  the  Lord  is  good;  His  mercy  is  everlasting: 
and  His  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 


3.  Venite  Exultemus  Domino.    Ps.  xcv. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord:  let  us  make  a 
joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  His  presence  with  thanks- 
giving: and  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  Him  with 
psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God:  and  a  great  King 
above  all  gods. 

In  His  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth:  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  His  also. 

The  sea  is  His,  and  He  made  it :  and  His  hands 
formed  the  dry  land. 

0  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down :  let  us  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  He  is  our  God :  and  we  are  the  people  of  His 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  His  hand. 


36  EVENING  SERVICE. 

4.  Laetatus  Sum.    Ps.  cxxii. 

I  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  Let  us  go  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord  :   our  feet  shall  stand  within 
thy  gates,  0  Jerusalem. 

Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem :  they  shall  prosper 
that  love  thee. 

Peace  be  within   thy  walls :   and  prosperity  within 
thy  palaces. 

5.  Lavabo  inter  Innocbntes.    Ps.  xxvi. 

I  WILL  wash  mine  hands  in  innocency :   so  will  I 
compass  Thine  Altar,  O  Lord. 
That  I  may  publish  with  the  voice  of  thanksgiving : 
and  tell  of  all  Thy  wondrous  works. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house: 
and  the  place  where  Thine  honor  dwelleth. 

f  Any  suitable  Psalm  may  be  used  as  an  Invitatory. 

^  The  Invitatory  shall  always  end  with  the 

GLORIA   PATRI. 

GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost:  as  it  was  in  the 
beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

%  Then  may  be  said  the  Confession  of  Sins,  as  here  followeth  ; 
the  Congregation  may  say  the  Confession  with  the  Minister. 

DEAELY  Beloved !  If  we  say  that  we 
have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and 
the  truth  is  not  in  us.  But  if  we  confess 
our    sins,   God   is   faithful   and  just  to   for- 


EVENING  SERVICE.  37 

give  us  our  sins  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all 
unrighteousness.  Let  us  therefore  confess 
our  sins  unto  God  our  heavenly  Father, 
and  humbly  beseech  Him,  in  the  Name  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to  grant  us  for- 
giveness. 

THE    CONFESSION. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father; 
we  poor  miserable  sinners  acknowledge 
and  confess  our  manifold  sins  and  wickedness, 
which  we,  from  time  to  time,  most  grievously 
have  committed,  by  thought,  word,  and  deed, 
against  Thy  Divine  Majesty.  We  have  pro- 
voked Thy  wrath  and  indignation  against 
us,  and  deserve  at  Thy  hands  present  and 
everlasting  punishment.  But  we  do  ear- 
nestly repent,  and  are  heartily  sorry  for 
these  our  misdoings;  and  we  beseech  Thee, 
of  Thy  great  goodness,  to  be  merciful  unto 
us.  Pardon  and  deliver  us  from  all  our 
sins,  for  the  sake  of  the  holy,  innocent,  and 
bitter  sufferings  and  death  of  Thy  dear  Son, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

%  Then  shall  the  Congregation  sing  or  say  : 

LORD,  have  mercy  upon  us! 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us! 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us! 


38  EVENING  SERVICE. 

Or, 

OGOD  the  Father  in  heaven; 
Have  mercy  upon  us! 
O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world; 

Have  mercy  upon  us! 
O  God  the  Holy  Ghost ;  have  mercy  upon  us, 
And  grant  us  Thy  peace! 

^|   Then  the  Minister,  standing,  shall  say  : 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 
XX  hath  had  mercy  upon  us,  and  for  the 
sake  of  His  dear  Son,  forgiveth  us  all  our 
sins.  To  them  that  believe  on  His  Name, 
He  also  giveth  power  to  become  the  sons 
of  God,  and  bestoweth  upon  them  His  Holy 
Spirit.  He  that  believeth,  and  is  baptized, 
shall  be  saved.  Grant  us,  O  Lord,  this  sal- 
vation. 

%  Then  shall  the  Congregation  sing  or  say: 

Amen. 
Minister.  O  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips. 
Congregation.  And  my  mouth  shall  show 
forth  Thy  praise. 

\  Then  shall  he  sung  the  Magnificat,  as  here  followeth ;  or  some 
other  Canticle,  Psalm,  or  Hymn  of  Praise  ;  and  at  the  end  of 
the  Canticle  or  Psalm  may  be  sang  the  Gloria  Patri. 

THE    MAGNIFICAT. 

%  The  Minister  shall  say  : 

My  soul  cloth  magnify  the  Lord. 


EVENING  SERVICE.  39 

%  The  Congregation  shall  sing  : 

MY  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord :  and  my  spirit 
hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Saviour. 

For  he  hath  regarded :  the  low  estate  of  His  hand- 
maiden. 

For  behold,  from  henceforth :  all  generations  shall 
call  me  blessed. 

For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  great  things  : 
and  holy  is  His  Name. 

And  His  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  Him :  from 
generation  to  generation. 

He  hath  showed  strength  with  His  arm :  He  hath 
Scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagination  of  their  hearts. 

He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seats  :  and 
exalted  them  of  low  degree. 

He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things :  and  the 
rich  He  hath  sent  empty  away. 

He  hath  holpen  His  servant  Israel,  in  remembrance 
of  His  mercy :  as  He  spako  to  our  fathers,  to  Abraham, 
and  to  his  seed,  for  ever. 

Minister:  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Congregation :  And  with  thy  spirit. 
Minister:  Let  us  pray. 

f  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  one  or  more  of  the  Festival,  Gen- 
eral,  or  Special  Collects.    A  Versicle  may  precede  the  Collect. 

THE    COLLECT. 

f  The  Collect  ended,  the  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say : 

Amen. 


40  EVENING  SERVICE. 

%  Then  shall  one  or  more  Lessons  from  the  Holy  Scriptures  be 
read.  If  more  than  one  Lesson  be  read,  one  of  the  Sentences 
after  the  Epistle  in  the  Morning  Service,  or  a  Psalm,  may  be 
sung  after  the  first  Lesson. 

THE   SCRIPTURE    LESSON. 

^  The  Lessons  ended,  the  Minister  shall  say :  Here  endeth  the 
Scripture  (or  the  second)  Lesson,  and  the  Congregation  shall 
stand  up  and  sing  or  say : 

Thanks  be  to  Thee,  O  God. 

^f  Then  may  the  Apostles'  Creed  be  said  or  sung : 
THE    APOSTLES'    CREED. 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
JL      Maker  of  Heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our 
Lord;  Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary;  Suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead, 
and  buried;  He  descended  into  hell;  The 
third  day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead;  He 
ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the 
right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty; 
From  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the 
quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy 
Christian  Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints; 
The  Forgiveness  of  sins ;  the  Resurrection  of 
the  body;  And  the  Life  everlasting.     Amen. 

^[  Then  shall  the  Minister  announce  the  Hymn  to  be  sung,  and  go 
into  the  Pulpit.    After  the  Hymn  shall  follow 


EVENING  SERVICE.  41 

THE    SERMON. 

^f  The  Sermon  ended,  the  Congregation  shall  rise,  and  stand  to 
the  end  of  the  Prayer;  and  the  Minister  shall  say: 

THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  Love  of  God,  and  the  Communion  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all. 

^  Then  shall  the  Congregation  sing : 

I  WILL  praise  the  Lokd  with  my  whole  heart:  in  the 
assembly  of  the  upright,  and  in  the  congregation. 
He  hath  made  His  wonderful  works  to  be  remem- 
ibered :  the  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion. 

He   sent   redemption  unto    His  people :    holy  and 
reverend  is  His  Name. 

%  Instead  of  this,  the  second  and  third  verses  of  Hymn  856  may  be 
sung;  after  which  the  Minister,  standing  before  the  Altar,  shall 
offer  Prayer.  He  may  use  the  Litany,  or  the  Suffrages,  or  a 
selection  from,  the  Collects,  or  any  suitable  Prayers  concluding 
with 

THE    LORD'S    PRAYER. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed 
be  Thy  Name;  Thy  kingdom  come; 
Thy  will  be  done,  on  earth  as  it  is  in 
heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation;  But  deliver  us  from 
evil;  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  .the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen, 


42  EVENING  SERVICE, 

f  Then  may  the  Offerings  of  the  Congregation  be  gathered,  and 
placed  upon  the  Altar.  Then  shall  follow  a  Hymn,  with  the 
Doxology.  After  which  the  Minister,  standing  before  the  Altar, 
shall  pronounce 

THE    BENEDICTION. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee. 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  thee, 
and  be  gracious  unto  thee. 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon 
thee,  and  give  thee  peace. 

^  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 

Amen. 

f  Silent  prayer  should  then  be  offered. 


XNTROITS  AND  COLLECTS 

FOR   THE    SUNDAYS   AND   FESTIVALS    OF 
THE  CHURCH  YEAR. 


FIRST    SUNDAY    IN    ADVENT. 

Introit. 

UNTO  Thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul:  0  my 
God,  I  trust  in  Thee ; 
Let  me  not  be  ashamed :  Let  not  mine  enemies  tri- 
umph over  me ; 

Yea,  let  none  that  wait  on  Thee :  be  ashamed. 
Psalm.    Shew  me  Thy  ways,  0   Lord:   teach  me 
Thy  paths. 

Grlory  be  to  the  Father ',  ete. 

Collect. 

STIR  up,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  power,  0  Lord,  and 
come ;  that  by  Thy  protection  we  may  be  rescued 
from  the  threatening  perils  of  our  sins,  and  saved  by 
Thy  mighty  deliverance ;  Who  livest  and  reignest  with 
the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Romans  xiii.  11-14.    Gospel,  Matthew  xxi.  1-9. 


44  INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

SECOND    SUNDAY   IN    ADVENT. 

Introit. 

DAUGHTER  of  Zion :  behold  thy  salvation  cometh. 
The  Lord   shall  cause  His  glorious  voice  to  be 
heard :  and  ye  shall  have  gladness  of  heart. 

Ps.  Give   ear,   0   Shepherd  of  Israel:    Thou  that 
leadest  Joseph  like  a  flock. 
Gclory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

STIR  up  our  hearts,  0  Lord,  to  make  ready  the  way 
of  Thine  Only-Begotten  Son,  so  that  by  His  coming 
we  may  be  enabled  to  serve  Thee  with  pure  minds ; 
Who  liveth  and    reigneth    with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 
Epistle,  Romans  xv.  4-13.     Gospel,  Luke  xxi.  25-36. 

THIRD    SUNDAY    IN   ADVENT. 
Introit. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord  alway :  and  again  I  say,  Re- 
joice. 

Let  your  moderation  be  known  unto  all  men :  the 
Lord  is  at  hand. 

Be  careful  for  nothing :  but  in  everything  by  prayer 
and  supplication  with  thanksgiving  let  your  requests 
be  made  known  unto  God. 

Ps.  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  Thy  land  : 
Thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

LORD,  we  beseech  Thee,  give  ear  to  our  prayers, 
and  lighten  the  darkness  of  our  hearts,  by   Thy 


INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS.  45 

gracious  visitation ;  Who  livest  and  reignest  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Corinthians  iv.  1-5.      Gospel,  Matthew  xi.  2-10. 

FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

Introit. 

DROP  down,  ye  heavens,  from  above :  and  let  the 
skies  pour  down  righteousness : 
Let  the  earth  open :  and  bring  forth  salvation. 
Ps.  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God :  and  the 
firmament  sheweth  His  handy  work. 
Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

STIR  up,  0  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  power,  and 
come,  and  with  great  might  succor  us,  that  by  the 
help  of  Thy  grace  whatsoever  is  hindered  by  our  sins 
may  be  speedily  accomplished,  through  Thy  mercy 
and  satisfaction;  Who  livest  and  reignest  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Philippians  iv.  4-7.     Gospel,  John  i.  19-28.] 

Other  Collects  for  the  Season  of  Advent. 

MERCIFULLY  hear,  0  Lord,  the  prayers  of  Thy 
people;  that  as  they  rejoice  in  the  Advent  of 
Thine  Only-Begotten  Son  according  to  the  flesh,  so 
when  He  cometh  a  second  time  in  His  Majesty,  they 
may  receive  the  reward  of  eternal  life;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  Who  liveth,  etc. 

OGOD,  Who  dost  gladden  us  with  the  yearly  anti- 
cipation of  our  Redemption :   Grant  that  we  who 


46  INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

now  joyfully  receive  Thine  Only-Begotten  Son  as  our 
Redeemer,  may  also  behold  Him  without  fear  when 
He  cometh  as  our  Judge ;  Who  liveth,  etc. 

MOST  merciful  God,  Who  hast  given  Thine  eternal 
Word  to  be  made  incarnate  of  the  pure  "V  irgin ; 
Grant  unto  Thy  people  grace  to  put  away  fleshly  lusts, 
that  so  they  may  be  ready  for  Thy  visitation;  through 
the  same,  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth,  etc. 

CHRISTMAS. 

Introit. 

UNTO  us  a  Child  is  born,  unto  us  a  Son  is  given: 
and  the  government  shall  be  upon  His  shoulder. 
And  His  Name  shall  be  called  Wonderful,  Coun- 
sellor, the  Mighty  God:  the  Everlasting  Father,  the 
Prince  of  Peace. 

Ps.   0  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song :  for  He  hath 
done  marvellous  things. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect  for  Christmas  Night. 

OGOD,  Who  hast  made  this  most  holy  night  to  shine 
with  the  brightness  of  the  true  Light:  Grant,  we 
beseech  Thee,  that  as  we  have  known  on  earth  the  mys- 
teries of  that  Light,  we  may  also  come  to  the  fullness 
of  its  joys  in  heaven ;  through  the  same,  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

Collect  for  Christmas  Day. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the 
new  birth  of  Thine  Only-Begotten  Son  in  the  flesh 
may  set  us  free  who  are  held  in  the  old  bondage  under 
the  yoke  of  sin ;  through  the  same,  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 


INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS.  47 

our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 

Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

Epistle,  Titus  ii.  11-14;   Isaiah  ix.  2-7.    Gospel,  Luke  ii.  1-14. 

SECOND    CHRISTMAS    DAY. 

Introit  and  Collect  the  same  as  for  Christmas  Day. 
Epistle,  Titus  iii.  4-7.    Gospel,  Luke  ii.  15-20. 

SUNDAY    AFTER    CHRISTMAS. 

Introit. 

THY  testimonies  are  very  sure :   holiness  beconieth 
Thine  house,  0  Lord,  forever. 
Thy  throne  is  established  of  old :  Thou  art  from  ever- 
lasting. 

jPs.  The  Lord  reigneth,  He  is  clothed  with  majesty : 
the  Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  He  hath 
girded  Himself. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Direct  our  ac- 
tions according  to  Thy  good  pleasure,  that  in  the 
Name  of  Thy  beloved  Son,  we  may  be  made  to  abound 
in  good  works;  through  the  same,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Galatians  iv.  1-7.     Gospel,  Luke  ii.  33-40. 

THE   CIRCUMCISION   AND    NAME    OF    CHRIST. 
Introit. 

0LORD,  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in 
all  the  earth :  Who  hast  set  Thy  glory  above  the 
heavens. 


48  INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

What  is  man  that  Thou  art  mindful  of  him :  and  the 
son  of  man  that  Thou  visitest  him? 

Ps.  Thou,   0  Lord,  art  our  Father  and  our  Re- 
deemer :  from  everlasting  is  Thy  Name. 

Grlory  he  to  the  Father,  etc. 
Collect. 

OLORD  God,  Who,  for  our  sakes,  hast  made  Thy 
Blessed  Son  our  Saviour  subject  to  the  Law,  and 
caused  Him  to  endure  the  circumcision  of  the  flesh : 
Grant  us  the  true  circumcision  of  the  spirit,  that  our 
hearts  may  be  pure  from  all  sinful  desires  and  lusts; 
through  the  same,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  from  Whom 
cometh  down  every  good  and  perfect  gift:  We 
give  Thee  thanks  for  all  Thy  benefits,  temporal  and 
spiritual,  bestowed  upon  us  in  the  year  past,  and  we 
beseech  Thee  of  Thy  goodness,  grant  us  a  favorable 
and  joyful  year,  defend  us  from  all  dangers  and  adver- 
sities, and  send  upon  us  the  fullness  of  Thy  blessing; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  etc. 
Epistle,  Galatians  iii.  23-29.     Gospel,  Luke  ii.  21. 

SUNDAY   AFTER    NEW   YEAR. 

Introit  and  Collect  the  same  as  for  the  Sunday  after 

Christmas. 

Epistle,  1  Peter  iv.  12-19.     Gospel,  Matthew  ii.  13-23. 

EPIPHANY. 

Introit. 

BEHOLD  the  Lord,  the  Ruler, hath  come:  and  the 
Kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory  are  in  His 
hand. 


INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS.  49 

Ps.  Give  the  King  Thy  judgments,  0  God:  and  Thy 
righteousness  unto  the  King's  Son. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OGOD,  Who,  by  the  leading  of  a  star,  didst  manifest 
Thy  Only-Begotten  Son  to  the  Gentiles :  Mercifully 
grant,  that  we,  who  know  Thee  now  by  faith,  may  after 
this  life  have  the  fruition  of  Thy  glorious  Godhead; 
through  the  same,  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Isaiah  lx.  1-6.    Gospel,  Matthew  ii.  1-12. 


I 


FIRST    SUNDAY    AFTER    EPIPHANY. 

Introit. 
SAW  also  the  Lord,  sitting  upon  a  throne:  high 
and  lifted  up. 
And  I  heard  the  voice  of  a  great  multitude,  saying, 
Alleluia:  for  the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth. 

Ps.  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands : 
serve  the  Lord  with  gladness. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee  mercifully  to  receive  the 
prayers  of  Thy  people  who  call  upon  Thee ;  and 
grant  that  they  may  both  perceive  and  know  what 
things  they  ought  to  do,  and  also  may  have  grace  and 
power  faithfully  to  fulfill  the  same;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Romans  xii.  1-6.    Gospel,  Luke  ii.  41-62. 
4 


50  INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    EPIPHANY. 

Introit. 

ALL  the  earth  shall  worship  Thee:  and  shall  sing 
unto  Thee,  0  God. 
They  shall  sing  to  Thy  Name:  0  Thou  Most  Highest. 
Ps.  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands :  sing 
forth  the  honor  of  His  Name,  make  His  praise  glorious. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  dost  govern 
all  things  in  heaven  and  earth :  Mercifully  hear  the 
supplications  of  Thy  people,  and  grant,  us  Thy  peace 
all  the  days  of  our  life ;  through  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ, 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Romans  xii.  6-16,     Gospel,  John  ii.  1-11. 

THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER    EPIPHANY. 

Introit. 

WORSHIP  Him,  all  ye  His  angels :  Zion  heard  and 
was  glad. 
The  daughters  of  Judah  rejoiced:  because  of  Thy 
judgments,  0  Lord. 

Ps.  The  Lord  reigneth,  let  the  earth  rejoice:  let  the 
multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  mercifully  look 
upon  our  infirmities,  and  in  all  our  dangers  and 
necessities  stretch  forth  the  right  hand  of  Thy  Majesty 
to  help  and  defend  us ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord, 


INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS.  51 

Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost? 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Romans  xii.  16-21.     Gospel,  Matthew  viii.  1-13. 

FOURTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    EPIPHANY. 

Introit  same  as  for  Third  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 
Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the 
midst  of  so  many  and  great  dangers,  that  by  reason 
of  the  frailty  of  our  nature  we  cannot  always  stand 
upright:  Grant  us  such  strength  and  protection  as 
may  support  us  in  all  dangers,  and  carry  us  through 
all  temptations ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Romans  xiii.  8-10.     Gospel,  Matthew  viii.  23-27. 

FIFTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    EPIPHANY. 

Introit  same  as  for  Third  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 
Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee  to  keep  Thy  Church  and 
Household  continually  in  Thy  true  religion ;  that 
they  who  do  lean  only  upon  the  hope  of  Thy  heavenly 
grace  may  evermore  be  defended  by  Thy  mighty  power; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Colossians  iii.  12-17.     Gospel,  Matthew  xiii.  24-30. 

SIXTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    EPIPHANY. 

Introit. 

THE  lightnings  lightened  the  world :  the  earth  trem- 
bled and  shook. 


52  introits  and  collects.  . 

Ps.  How  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles,  0  Lord  of 
hosts :  My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the 
courts  of  the  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OGOD,  Who  in  the  glorious  Transfiguration  of  Thy 
Only-Begotten  Son,  hast  confirmed  the  mysteries 
of  the  faith  by  the  testimony  of  the  fathers,  and  Who, 
in  the  voice  that  came  from  the  bright  cloud,  didst  in 
a  wonderful  manner  foreshow  the  adoption  of  sons: 
Mercifully  vouchsafe  to  make  us  co-heirs  with  the 
King  of  His  glory,  and  bring  us  to  the  enjoyment  of 
the  same;  through  the  same,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christy 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  2  Peter  i.  16-21.     Gospel,  Matthew  xvii.  1-9. 

SEPTUAGESIMA     SUNDAY. 
Introit. 

THE  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me:  the  sorrows  of 
hell  compassed  me  about. 
In  my  distress,  I  called  upon  the  Lord  :  and  He 
heard  my  voice  out  of  His  temple. 

Ps.  I  will  love  Thee,  0  Lord  my  Strength :  the 
Lord  is  my  Rock  and  my  Fortress  ! 
Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee  favorably  to  hear  the 
prayers  of  Thy  people :  that  we,  who  are  justly 
punished  for  our  offences,  may  be  mercifully  delivered 
by  Thy  goodness,  for  the  glory  of  Thy  Name ;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Saviour,  Who  liveth  and 


INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS.  53 

reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 

world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Corinthians  ix.  24 — x.  1-5.    Gospel,  Matthew  xx.  1-16. 

SEXAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 
Introit. 

AWAKE,  why  sleepest  Thou,  0  Lord  :  Arise,  cast 
us  not  off  for  ever. 
Wherefore  hidest  Thou  Thy  face :  and  forgettest  our 
affliction  ? 

Our  soul  is  bowed  down  to  the  dust :  arise  for  our 
help  and  redeem  us. 

Ps.  We  have  heard  with  our  ears,  0  God  :  our  fathers 
have  told  us  what  work  Thou  didst  in  their  days. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OGOD,  Who  seest  that  we  put  not  our  trust  in  any- 
thing that  we  do :  Mercifully  grant,  that  by  Thy 
power  we  may  be  defended  against  all  adversity ; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  2  Corinthians  xi.  19— xii.  1-9.     Gospel,  Luke  viii.  4-15. 

QUINQUAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 

Introit. 

BE  Thou  my  strong  Rock :  for  an  house  of  defence 
to  save  me. 
Thou  art  my  Rock  and  my  Fortress :  therefore  for 
Thy  Name's  sake  lead  me  and  guide  me. 

Ps.  In  Thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust;  let  me 
never  be  ashamed :  deliver  me  in  Thy  righteousness. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


54  INTROITS  AND  COLLECT& 

Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee,  mercifully  hear  our 
prayers,  and,  having  set  us  free  from  the  bonds  of 
sin,  defend  us  from  all  evil ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Corinthians  xiii.  1-13.     Gospel,  Luke  xviii.  31-43. 
ASH   WEDNESDAY,    OR    FIRST    DAY    OF    LENT. 

Introit. 

I  WILL  cry  unto  God  Most  High:  unto  God  that 
performeth  all  things  for  me. 

Yea,  in  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings  will  I  make  my 
refuge :  until  these  calamities  be  overpast. 

Ps.  Be  merciful  unto  me,  0  God,  be  merciful  unto 
me :  for  my  soul  trusteth  in  Thee. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hatest 
nothing  that  Thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive  the 
sins  of  all  those  who  are  penitent :  Create  and  make  in 
us  new  and  contrite  hearts,  that  we,  worthily  lament- 
ing our  sins,  and  acknowledging  our  wretchedness,  may 
obtain  of  Thee,  the  God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission 
and  forgiveness ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Joel  ii.  12-19.     Gospel,  Matthew  vi.  16-21. 

FIRST    SUNDAY    IN   LENT   (iNVOCAVIT). 

Introit. 
TTE  shall  call  upon  Me,  and  I  will  answer  him:  I  will 
XjL   deliver  him  and  honor  him. 


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With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him :  and  show  him  My 
salvation. 

Fs.  He  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most 
High :  shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OLORD,  mercifully  hear  our  prayer,  and  stretch 
forth  the  right  hand  of  Thy  Majesty  to  defend  us 
from  them  that  rise  up  against  us;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

JEfcristle,  2  Corinthians  vi.  1-10.      Gospel,  Matthew  iv.  1-11. 

SECOND    SUNDAY    IN    LENT    (REMINISCERE). 

Introit. 

REMEMBER,  0  Lord,  Thy  tender  mercies  and  Thy 
loving-kindnesses :  for  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 
Let  not  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me:   God  of 
Israel,  deliver  us  out  of  all  our  troubles. 

Fs.  Unto  Thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul:  0 
my  God,  I  trust  in  Thee ;  Let  me  not  be  ashamed. 
Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OGOD,  Who  seest  that  of  ourselves  we  have  no 
strength :  Keep  us  both  outwardly  and  inwardly ; 
that  we  may  be  defended  from  all  adversities  which 
may  happen  to  the  body,  and  from  all  evil  thoughts 
which  may  assault  and  hurt  the  soul;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.  Amen, 
Epistle,  1  Thessalonians  iv.  1-7.     Gospel,  Matthew  xv.  21-28, 


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THIRD    SUNDAY    IS   LENT    (oCULl). 
Introit. 

MINE  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  Lord  :  for  He  shall 
pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 
Turn  Thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me :  for  I 
am  desolate  and  afflicted. 

Ps.  Unto  Thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul :  0 
my  God,  I  trust  in  Thee ;  let  me  not  be  ashamed. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

WE  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  look  upon  the 
hearty  desires  of  Thy  humble  servants,  and 
stretch  forth  the  right  hand  of  Thy  Majesty  to  be  our 
defence  against  all  our  enemies ;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Ephesians  v.  1-9.     Gospel,  Luke  xi.  14-28. 

FOURTH    SUNDAY    IN    LENT    (l^ITARE). 

Introit. 

REJOICE  ye  with  Jerusalem,  and  be  glad  with  her : 
all  ye  that  love  her. 
Rejoice  for  joy  with  her:  all  ye  that  mourn  for  her. 
Ps.  I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me :  Let  us  go 
into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
G-lory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we, 
who  for  our  evil  deeds  do  worthily  deserve  to  be 
punished,  by  the  comfort  of  Thy  grace  may  mercifully 
be  relieved;   through   our   Lord   and    Saviour  Jesus 


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Christ,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 

Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.   Amen. 

Epistle,  Galatians  iv.  21-31.     Gospel,  John  vi.  1-15. 

FIFTH    SUNDAY    IN    LENT    (jUDICA). 

Introit. 

JUDGE  me,  0  God :  and  plead  my  cause  against  an 
-ungodly  nation. 

0  deliver  me  from  the  deceitful  and  unjust  man:  for 
Thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength. 

Ps.  0  send  out  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth :  let  them 
lead  me;  let  them  bring  me  unto  Thy  holy  hill. 
G-lory  he  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

WE  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  mercifully  to  look 
upon  Thy  people,  that  by  Thy  great  goodness  they 
may  be  governed  and  preserved  evermore,  both  in  body 
and  soul;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Hebrews  ix.  11-15.     Gospel,  John  viii.  46-59. 

SIXTH    SUNDAY    IN    LENT    (PALMARUM). 

Introit. 

BE  not  Thou  far  from  me,  0  Lord  :  0  my  strength, 
haste  Thee  to  help  me. 
Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth :    and  deliver  me  from 
the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 

Ps.  My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  Thou  forsaken  me : 
Why  art  Thou  so  far  from  helping  me  ? 
G-lory  he  to  the  Father,  etc. 


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Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  sent 
Thy  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  to  take  upon 
Him  our  flesh,  and  to  suffer  death  upon  the  Cross,  that 
all  mankind  should  follow  the  example  of  His  great 
humility :  Mercifully  grant  that  Ave  may  both  follow 
the  example  of  His  patience,  and  also  he  made  par- 
takers of  His  resurrection;  through  the  same,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  Ph"ilippians  ii.  5-11.     Gospel,  Matthew  xxi.  1-9. 
MONDAY    IN    HOLY    WEEK. 

Introit. 

PLEAD  my  cause,  0  Lord,  with  them  that  strive 
with  me :  fight  against  them  that  fight  against  me. 
Take  hold  of  shield  and  buckler:  and  stand  up  for 
mine  help. 

Ps.  Draw  out  also  the  spear,  and  stop  the  way 
against  them  that  persecute  me:  say  unto  my  soul,  I 
am  thy  salvation. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we, 
who  amid  so  many  adversities  do  fail  through  our 
own  infirmities,  may  be  restored  through  the  Passion 
and  Intercession  of  Thine  Only-Begotten  Son,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Isaiah  1.  5-10.  Gospel,  John  xii.  1-23,  or  The  Passion 
History. 


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TUESDAY    IN    HOLY    WEEK. 

Introit. 

GOD  forbid  that  I  should  glory :  save  in  the  Cross 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
In  Him  is  salvation,  life,  and  resurrection  from  the 
dead :  by  Him  we  are  redeemed  and  set  at  liberty. 

P$.   God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us  :   and 
cause  His  face  to  shine  upon  us. 
Crlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God  :  Grant  us  grace 
so  to  pass  through  this  holy  time  of  our  Lord's 
Passion,  that  we  may  obtain  the  pardon  of  our  sins ; 
through  the  same,  Thy  Son,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  Jeremiah  xi.  18-20.     Gospel,  John  xii.  24-£3,  or 
The  Passion  History. 

WEDNESDAY    IN    HOLY    WEEK. 

Introit. 

AT  the  Name  of  Jesus  every  knee  shall  bow :    of 
things  in  heaven,  and  things  in  earth,  and  things 
under  the  earth. 

For  He  became  obedient  unto  death,  even  the  death 
of  the  Cross :  wherefore  He  is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of 
God  the  Father. 

Ps.  Hear  my  prayer,  0  Lord  :  and  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

Crlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we, 
who  for   our  evil  deeds  are  continually  afflicted, 


60  INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

may  mercifully  be  relieved  by  the  Passion  of  Thine 
Only-Begotten  Son,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Isaiah  lxii.  11,  12 ;  lxiii.  1-7.      Gospel,  Luke  xxii. 
1-71 ;  xxiii.  1-42,  or  The  Passion  History. 

THURSDAY    IN    HOLY    WEEK. 

Introit  the  same  as  for  Tuesday. 
Collect. 

OLORD  God,  Who  hast  left  unto  us  in  a  wonderful 
Sacrament  a  memorial  of  Thy  Passion  ;  Grant,  we 
beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  so  use  this  Sacrament  of 
Thy  Body  and  Blood,  that  the  fruits  of  Thy  redemp- 
tion may  continually  be  manifest  in  us ;  Thou,  Who 
livest  and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     A  men. 

Epistle,  1  Corinthians  xi.  23-32.      Gospel,  John  xiii.  1-15, 
or  The  Passion  History. 

GOOD    FRIDAY. 

Introit  the  same  as  for  Tuesday,  or  this: 

SURELY  He  hath  borne  our  griefs  and  carried  our 
sorrows :   He  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions, 
He  was  bruised  for  our  iniquities. 

All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray :  and  the  Lord 
hath  laid  on  Him  the  iniquity  of  us  all. 

JPs.  Hear  my  prayer,  0  Lord  :  and  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collects. 
A  LMIGHTY  God,  we  beseech  Thee  graciously  to 
tx.  behold  this  Thy  family,  for  which  our  Lord  Jesus 


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Christ  was  contented  to  be  betrayed,  and  given  up  into 
the  hands  of  wicked  men,  and  to  suffer  death  upon  the 
Cross ;  Who  now  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and 
the  Holy   Ghost,  ever  one   God,  world  without  end. 

Amen. 

MERCIFUL  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  not 
spared  Thine  only  Son,  but  delivered  Him  up  for 
us  all,  that  He  might  bear  our  sins  upon  the  Cross : 
Grant  that  our  hearts  may  be  so  fixed  with  steadfast 
faith  in  Him  that  we  may  not  fear  the  power  of  any 
adversaries ;  through  the  same,  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  willed 
that  Thy  Son  should  bear  for  us  the  pains  of  the 
Cross,  that  Thou  mightest  remove  from  us  the  power 
of  the  adversary :  Help  us  so  to  remember  and  give 
thanks  for  our  Lord's  Passion  that  we  may  obtain 
remission  of  sin  and  redemption  from  everlasting 
death;  through  the  same,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 
Epistle,  Isaiah  lii.  13-15 ;  liii.  1-12.  Gospel,  John  xviii.  1-40 ; 
xix.  1-42,  or  The  Passion  History. 

EASTER. 
Introit. 

WHEN  I  awake,  I  am  still  with  Thee.     Hallelujah : 
Thou  hast  laid  Thine  hand  upon  me.    Hallelujah ! 
Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me :  it  is  high, 
I  cannot  attain  unto  it.     Hallelujah!     Hallelujah! 

Ps.  0  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me : 
Thou  knowest  my  down-sitting  and  mine  uprising. 
G-lory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


62  inteoits  and  collects. 

Or, 

HE  is  risen,  Hallelujah:  Why  seek  ye  the  Living 
among  the  dead?     Hallelujah  ! 
Remember  how  He  spake  unto  you,  Hallelujah:  the 
Son  of  Man  must  be  crucified,  and  the  third  day  rise 
again.     Hallelujah !     Hallelujah ! 

Ps.  Thou  crownedst  Him  with  glory  and  honor: 
Thou  madest  Him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works 
of  Thy  hands. 

Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

The  Collect  for  Easter  Eve. 

OGOD,  Who  didst  enlighten  this  most  holy  night 
with  the  glory  of  the  Lord's  Resurrection  :  Pre- 
serve in  all  Thy  people  the  Spirit  of  adoption  which 
Thou  hast  given,  so  that  renewed  in  body  and  soul 
they  may  perform  unto  Thee  a  pure  service ;  through 
the  same,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  Collect  for  Easter  Bay. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who,  through  Thine  Only-Be- 
gotten Son,  Jesus  Christ,  hast  overcome  death,  and 
opened  unto  us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life:  We  humbly 
beseech  Thee,  that,  as  Thou  dost  put  into  our  minds 
good  desires,  so  by  Thy  continual  help  we  may  bring 
the  same  to  good  effect;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Other  Easter  Collects. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we 
who  celebrate  Thy  Paschal  Feast,  kindled  with 
heavenly  desires,  may  ever  thirst  for  the  Fountain  of 
Life,  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS.  63 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we 
who  celebrate  the  solemnities  of  the  Lord's  Resur- 
rection, may  by  the  renewal  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  rise 
again  from  the  death  of  the  soul;  through  the  same, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Corinthians  v.  6-8.     Gospel,  Mark  xvi.  1-8. 

EASTER    MONDAY. 

Introit  and  Collect  the  same  as  for  Easter  Day. 
Epistle,  Acts  x.  34-41.      Gospel,  Luke  xxiv.  13-35. 

FIRST    SUNDAY    AFTER    EASTER    (QUASIMODO    GENITl). 

Introit. 

AS  newborn  babes :  desire  the  sincere  milk  of  the 
Word. 
Hear,  0  my  people,  and  I  will  testify  unto  thee :   0 
Israel,  if  thou  wilt  hearken  unto  Me. 

Ps.  Sing  aloud  unto  God  our  Strength :  make  a  joy- 
ful noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we 
who  have  celebrated  the  solemnities  of  the  Lord's 
Resurrection,  may,  by  the  help  of  Thy  grace,  bring 
forth  the  fruits  thereof  in  our  life  and  conversation ; 
through  the  same,  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  1  John  v.  4-12.     Gospel,  John  xx.  19-31. 

SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    EASTER   (MISERICORDIAS). 

Introit. 

THE  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord  : 
By  the  Word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made. 


64  INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

Ps.  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  0  ye  righteous:  for  praise 
is  comely  for  the  upright. 
G-lory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

GOD,  Who,  by  the  humiliation  of  Thy  Son,  didst 
raise  up  the  fallen  world  :  Grant  unto  Thy  faith- 
ful ones  perpetual  gladness,  and  those  whom  Thou  hast 
delivered  from  the  danger  of  everlasting  death  do 
Thou  make  partakers  of  eternal  joys  ;  through  the 
same,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Peter  ii.  21-25.     Gospel,  John  x.  11-16. 

THIRD    SUNDAY    AFTER    EASTER    (JUBILATE). 

Introit. 

MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands  : 
Sing  forth  the  honor  of  His  Name ;  make  His 
praise  glorious. 

Ps.   Say  unto  God,  how  terrible  art  Thou  in  Thy 
works :    through  the  greatness  of  Thy  power   shall 
Thine  enemies  submit  themselves  unto  Thee. 
Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  showest  to  them  that  be  in 
error  the  light  of  Thy  truth,  to  the  intent  that 
they  may  return  into  the  way  of  righteousness  :  Grant 
unto  all  them  that  are  admitted  into  the  fellowship  of 
Christ's  Religion  that  they  may  eschew  those  things 
that  are  contrary  to  their  profession,  and  follow  all 
such  things  as  are  agreeable  to  the  same ;  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 


INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS.  65 

and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Peter  ii.  11-20.     Gospel,  John  xvi.  16-23. 
•      "FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER  (CANTATE). 

Introit. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song:  for  He  hath 
done  marvellous  things. 
The  Lord  hath  made  known  His  salvation:    His 
righteousness  hath  he  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of 
the  heathen. 

Ps.  His  right  hand,  and  His  holy  arm  :  hath  gotten 
Him  the  victory. 

Gilory  be  to  the  Father,  ete. 

Collect 

OGOD,  Who  makest  the  minds  of  the  faithful  to  be 
of  one  will :  Grant  unto  Thy  people  that  they  may 
love  what  Thou  commandest,  and  desire  what  Thou 
dost  promise;  that,  among  the  manifold  changes  of  this 
world,  our  hearts  may  there  be  fixed  where  true  joys 
are  to  be  found;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  James  i.  16-21.     Gospel,  John  xvi.  5-15. 

FIFTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    EASTER    (ROGATE). 

Introit. 

WITH  the  voice  of  singing  declare  ye,  and  tell  this: 
utter  it  even  to  the  end  of  the  earth.     Hallelujah. 
The  Lord  hath  redeemed  His  servant  Jacob :  Halle- 
lujah !   Hallelujah. 

JPs.  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands: 
5 


66  INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

sing  forth  the  honor  of  His  Name;  make  His  praise 
glorious. 

Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OGOD,  from  Whom  all  good  things  do  come :  Grant 
to  us  Thy  humble  servants,  that  by  Thy  holy  in- 
spiration we  may  think  those  things  that  be  right, 
and  by  Thy  merciful  guiding  may  perform  the  same ; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reign eth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  James  i.  22-27.     Gospel,  John  xvi.  23-30. 

ASCENSION    DAY. 

Introit. 

YE   men   of   Galilee,  why  stand  ye  gazing  up  into 
heaven :  Hallelujah ! 
This  same  Jesus  which  is  taken  up  from  you  into 
heaven,  shall  so  come  in  like  manner  as  ye  have  seen 
Him  go  into  heaven :    Hallelujah!    Hallelujah! 

Ps.   0  clap  your  hands,  all  ye  people:  shout  unto 
God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 
Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
Collects. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  like 
as  we  do  believe  Thy  Only-Begotten  Son,  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  to  have  ascended  into  the  heavens;  so 
may  we  also  in  heart  and  mind  thither  ascend,  and 
with  Him  continually  dwell ;  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

KING  of  Glory,  Lord  of  Hosts,  Who  didst  this 
Day  ascend  in  triumph  far  above  all  Heavens: 


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INTRO-ITS  AND  COLLECTS.  67 

We  beseech  Thee,  leave  us  not  comfortless,  but  send 
to  us  the  Spirit  of  Truth,  promised  of  the  Father;  0 
Thou,  Who,  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
livest  and  reignest,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  Acts  i.  1-11.      Gospel,  Mark  xvi.  14-20. 
SUNDAY    AFTER    ASCENSION  (EXAUDl). 

Introit. 

HEAR,  0  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice :   Halle- 
lujah. 
When  Thou  saidst,  seek  ye  My  face ;  my  heart  said 
unto  Thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will   I  seek:  Hide  not 
Thy  face  from  me.     Hallelujah!  Hallelujah. 

Ps.  The   Lord    is   my  Light,  and  my   Salvation: 
whom  shall  I  fear  ? 

Crlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY,  Everlasting  God:  Make  us  to  have 
always  a  devout  will  towards  Thee,  and  to  serve 
Thy  Majesty  with  a  pure  heart;  through  Thy  Son, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Peter  iv.  7-11.     Gospel,  John  xv.  26-xvi.  4. 

WHITSUNDAY. 

Introit. 

THE    Spirit  of  the  Lord  filleth  the  world:   Halle- 
lujah! 
Let  the  righteous  be  glad;  let  them  rejoice  before 
God:  yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice.      Hallelujah! 
Hallelujah  ! 


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Ps.  Let  God   arise;  let  His  enemies  be  scattered: 
let  them  also  that  hate  Him  flee  before  Him. 
Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OGOD,  Who  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful 
people,  by  sending  to  them  the  light  of  Thy  Holy 
Spirit :  Grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  right 
judgment  in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  His 
holy  comfort ;  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
Who  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  liveth  and  reign- 
eth,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Acts  ii.  1-13.     Gospel,  John  xiv.  23-31. 

MONDAY    IX     WHITSUX-WEEK. 

Introit  the  same  as  for  Whitsunday. 
Collect. 

OGOD,  Who  didst  give  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  Thine 
Apostles :  Grant  unto  Thy  people  the  performance 
of  their  petitions,  so  that  on  us  to  whom  Thou  hast 
given  faith,  thou  may  est  also  bestow  peace;  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  Who  with  Thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost  liveth  and  reigneth,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Acts  x.  42-48.     Gospel,  John  iii.  16-21. 

THE    FESTIVAL    OF    THE    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

BLESSED  be  the  Holy  Trinity,  and  the  undivided 
Unity: 
Let  us  give  glory  to  Him  because  He  hath  shown 
His  mercv  to  us. 


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Ps.   0  Lord,  our  Lord  :  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name 
in  all  the  earth  ! 

Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Or, 

HOLY,  Holy,  Holy,  is  the  Lord  of  Hosts :  of  Him, 
and  through  Him,  and  to  Him,  are  all  things. 
Ps.  0  Lord,  our  Lord :  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name 
in  all  the  earth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  given 
unto  us,  Thy  servants,  grace,  by  the  confession  of 
a  true  faith,  to  acknowledge  the  glory  of  the  Eternal 
Trinity,  and  in  the  power  of  the  Divine  Majesty  to 
worship  the  Unity:  We  beseech  Thee,  that  Thou 
wouldest  keep  us  steadfast  in  this  faith,  and  evermore 
defend  us  from  all  adversities ;  Who  livest  and  reignest, 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Romans  xi.  33-36.     Gospel,  John  iii.  1-15. 


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FIRST    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

LORD,  I  have  trusted  in  Thy  mercy :  my  heart 
shall  rejoice  in  Thy  salvation. 
I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  :  because  He  hath  dealt 
bountifully  with  me. 

Ps.  How  long  wilt  Thou  forget  me,  0  Lord  :    How 
long  wilt  Thou  hide  Thy  face  from  me  ? 
Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OGOD,  the  Strength  of  all  them  that  put  their  trust 
in  Thee :   Mercifully  accept  our  prayers ;  and  be- 


70  INTRO-ITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

cause  through  the  weakness  of  our  mortal  nature  we 
can  do  no  good  thing  without  Thee,  grant  us  the  help 
of  Thy  grace,  that  in  keeping  Thy  commandments  we 
may  please  Thee,  both  in  will  and  deed ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  1  John  iv.  16-21.     Gospel,  Luke  xvi.  19-31. 
SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

THE   Lord  was  my  stay:  He  brought  me  forth  also 
into  a  large  place. 
He  delivered  me :  because  He  delighted  in  me. 
Ps.   I  will  love  Thee,  0   Lord,  my  Strength :   The 
Lord  is  my  Rock,  and  my  Fortress. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OLORD,  Who  never  failest  to  help  and  govern 
those  whom  Thou  dost  bring  up  in  Thy  steadfast 
fear  and  love :  Make  us  to  have  a  perpetual  fear  and 
love  of  Thy  holy  Name ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  1  John  iii.  13-18.     Gospel,  Luke  xiv.  16-24. 

THIRD    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

TURN  Thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me :  for 
I  am  desolate  and  afflicted. 
Look  upon  mine  affliction  and  my  pain :  and  forgive 
all  my  sins. 


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JPs.  Unto  Thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul :  0  my 
God,  I  trust  in  Thee,  let  me  not  be  ashamed. 
(jlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OGOD,  the  Protector  of  all  that  trust  in  Thee,  with- 
out whom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy  :  In- 
crease and  multiply  upon  us  Thy  mercy ;  that  Thou 
being  our  Ruler  and  Guide,  we  may  so  pass  through 
things  temporal,  that  we  finally  lose  not  the  things 
eternal ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Peter  v.  6-11.     Gospel,  Luke  xv.  1-10. 
FOURTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

THE  Lord  is   my  Light  and  my  Salvation ;  whom 
shall  I  fear  ?:   The  Lord  is  the   Strength  of  my 
life  ;  of  whom  shall  I  be  afraid  ? 

When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies  and  my  foes, 
came  upon  me :  they  stumbled  and  fell. 

Ps.  Though  an  host  should  encamp  against  me :   my 
heart  shall  not  fear. 

G-lory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

GRANT,  0  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  course 
of  this  world  may  be  so  peaceably  ordered  by  Thy 
governance,  that  Thy  Church  may  joyfully  serve  Thee 
in  all  godly  quietness ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Romans  viii.  18-23.     Gospel,  Luke  vi.  36-42. 


72  INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS.- 

FIFTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

HEAR,  0  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice:   Thou 
hast  been  my  help. 
Leave  me  not,  neither  forsake  me :   0  God  of  my 
salvation. 

Ps.  The  Lord  is  my  Light  and  my  salvation  :  whom 
shall  I  fear  ? 

Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
Collect. 

OGOD,  Who  hast  prepared  for  them  that  love  Thee 
such  good  things  as  pass  man's  understanding: 
Pour  into  our  hearts  such  love  toward  Thee,  that  we, 
loving  Thee  above  all  things,  may  obtain  Thy  prom- 
ises, which  exceed  all  that  we  can  desire ;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Peter  iii.  8-15.     Gospel,  Luke  v.  1-11. 

SIXTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

THE  Lord  is  the  Strength  of  His  people :  He  is  the 
saving  strength  of  His  anointed. 
Save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thine  inheritance :  feed 
them  also,  and  lift  them  up  forever. 

Ps.  Unto  Thee  will  I  cry,  0  Lord,  my  Rock  ;  be  not 
silent  unto  me :  lest  if  Thou  be  silent  to  me,  I  become 
like  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 
Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
Collect. 

LORD  of  all  power  and  might,  Who  art  the  Author 
and  Giver  of  all  good  things  :    Graft  in  our  hearts 


INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS.  73 

the  love  of  Thy  Name,  increase  in  us  true  religion, 
nourish  us  with  all  goodness,  and  of  Thy  great  mercy 
keep  us  iri  the  same ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen, 
Epistle,  Romans  vi.  3-11,    Gospel,  Matthew  v,  20-26. 

SEVENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

OCLAP  your  hands :  all  ye  people. 
Shout  unto  God:  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 
Ps.  He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us :  and  the 
nations  under  our  feet. 

Crlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OGOD,  Whose  never-failing  Providence  ordercth  all 
things  both  in  heaven  and  earth :  We  humbly  be- 
seech Thee  to  put  away  from  us  all  hurtful  things, 
and  to  give  us  those  things  which  be  profitable  for  us ; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Romans  vi.  19-23.     Gospel,  Mark  viii.  1-9. 


EIGHTH    SUNDAY    AFTER     TRINITY. 

Introit. 

E  have  thought  of  Thy  loving-kindness,  0  God :  in 
the  midst  of  Thy  Temple. 
According  to  Thy  Name,  0  God,  so  is  Thy  praise 
unto  the  ends  of  the  earth :   Thy  right  hand  is  full  of 
righteousness. 


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74  INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

Fs,   Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised :  in 
the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  His  holiness. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

GRANT  to  us,  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  Spirit  to 
think  and  do  always  such  things  as  are  right ;  that 
we,  who  cannot  do  anything  that  is  good  without  Thee, 
may  by  Thee  be  enabled  to  live  according  to  Thy  will ; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Romans  viii.  12-17.     Gospel,  Matthew  vii.  15-23, 

NINTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

BEHOLD,  God  is  mine  Helper:  the  Lord  is  with 
them  that  uphold  my  soul. 
He  shall  reward  evil  unto  mine  enemies :  cut  them 
off  in  Thy  truth,  0  Lord. 

JPs.  Save  me,  0  God,  by  Thy  Name:  and  judge  me 
by  Thy  strength. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

LET  Thy  merciful  ears,  0  Lord,  be  open  to  the 
prayers  of  Thy  humble  servants :  ancl,  that  they 
may  obtain  their  petitions,  make  them  to  ask  such 
things  as  shall  please  Thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
A  men. 

Epistle,  1  Corinthians  x.  6-13.     Gospel,  Luke  xvi.  1-9. 


INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS.  75 

TENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

AS  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God,  and  He  shall  hear 
my  voice:  He  hath   delivered  my  soul    in  peace 
from  the  battle  that  was  against  me. 

God  shall  hear  and  afflict  them,  even  He  that  abid- 
ethof  old:  Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  He 
shall  sustain  thee. 

Ps.  Give  ear  to  my  prayer,  0  God:  and  hide  not 
Thyself  from  my  supplication. 
G-lory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OGOD,  Who  declarest  Thine  Almighty  power  chiefly 
in  showing  mercy  and  pity :  Mercifully  grant  unto 
us  such  a  measure  of  Thy  grace,  that  we,  running  the 
way  of  Thy  commandments,  may  obtain  Thy  gracious 
promises,  and  be  made  partakers  of  Thy  heavenly 
treasure;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  1  Corinthians  xii.  1-11.    Gospel,  Luke  xix.  41-48. 


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ELEVENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

OD  is  in  His  holy  habitation,  He  is  God  Who  set- 
teth  the  solitary  in  families: 
The  God  of  Israel  is  He  that  giveth  strength  and 
power  unto  His  people. 

Ps.  Let  God  arise,  let  His  enemies  be  scattered :  let 
them  also  that  hate  Him  flee  before  Him. 
G-lory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


76  INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  art  always 
more  ready  to  hear  than  we  to  pray,  and  art  wont 
to  give  more  than  either  we  desire  or  deserve :  Pour 
down  upon  us  the  abundance  of  Thy  mercy,  forgiving 
us  those  things  whereof  our  conscience  is  afraid,  and 
giving  us  those  good  things  which  we  are  not  worthy 
to  ask,  but  through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Corinthians  xv.  1-10.     Gospel,  Luke  xviii.  9-14. 

TWELFTH    SUNDAY  AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

MAKE  haste,  0  God,  to  deliver  me :  make  haste  to 
help  me,  0  Lord. 
Let  them  be  ashamed  and   confounded:  that  seek 
after  my  soul. 

Ps.  Let  them  be  turned  backward,  and  put  to  con- 
fusion :  that  desire  my  hurt. 
Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  merciful  God,  of  Whose  only  gift 
it  cometh  that  Thy  faithful  people  do  unto  Thee 
true  and  laudable  service:  Grant,  Ave  beseech  Thee, 
that  we  may  so  faithfully  serve  Thee  in  this  life,  that 
we  fail  not  finally  to  attain  Thy  heavenly  promises; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  true  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  2  Corinthians  iii.  4-11.      Gospel,  Mark  vii.  31-37. 


INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS.  77 

THIRTEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

HAVE  respect,  0  Lord,  unto  Thy  covenant :   0  let 
not  the  oppressed  return  ashamed. 
Arise,  0  God,  plead  Thine  own  cause :  and  forget 
not  the  voice  of  Thine  enemies. 

Ps.  0  God,  why  hast  Thou  cast  us  off  forever :  Why 
doth  Thine  anger  smoke  against  the  sheep  of  Thy 
pasture  ? 

Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God:  Give  unto  us  the 
increase  of  faith,  hope,  and  charity ;  and  that  we 
may  obtain  that  which  Thou  dost  promise,  make  us  to 
love  that  which  Thou  dost  command ;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Galatians  iii.  15-22.     Gospel,  Luke  x.  23-37. 
FOURTEENTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Introit. 

BEHOLD,  0  God  our  Shield,  and  look  upon  the  face 
of  Thine  Anointed : 
For  a  day  in  Thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand. 
Ps.  How  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles,  0  Lord  of 
Hosts:  My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth   for  the 
courts  of  the  Lord. 

Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

KEEP,  we  beseech  Thee,  0  Lord,  Thy  Church  with 
Thy  perpetual  mercy  ;  and,  because  the  frailty  of 


78  INTRO-ITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

man  without  Thee  cannot  but  fall,  keep  us  ever  by 
Thy  help  from  all  things  hurtful,  and  lead  us  to  all 
things  profitable  to  our  salvation;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Galatians  v.  16-24.     Gospel,  Luke  xvii.  11-19. 

FIFTEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

BOW  down  Thine  ear,  0  Lord,  hear  me:   0  Thou, 
my  God,  save  Thy  servant  that  trusteth  in  Thee. 
Be  merciful  to  me,  0  Lord  :  for  I  cry  unto  Thee 
daily. 

JPs.  Rejoice  the  soul  of  Thy  servant:  for  unto  Thee 
0  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 
Crlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee,  Let  Thy  continual  pity 
cleanse  and  defend  Thy  Church ;  and  because  it 
cannot  continue  in  safety  without  Thy  succor,  preserve 
it  evermore  by  Thy  help  and  goodness ;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Galatians  v.  25-26.     Gospel,  Matthew  vi.  24-34. 

SIXTEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  0  Lord  :  for  I  cry  unto  Thee 
daily. 
For  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive  :  and 
plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Thee. 


INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS.  79 

Fs.  Bo.w  down  Thine  ear,  0  Lord,  hear  me:  for  I 
am  poor  and  needy. 

Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

LORD,  we  pray  Thee,  that  Thy  grace  may  always 
go  before  and  follow  after  us,  and  make  us  continu- 
ally to  be  given  to  all  good  works;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Ephesians  iii.  13-21.     Gospel,  Luke  vii.  11-17. 

SEVENTEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

RIGHTEOUS  art  Thou,  0  Lord  :  and  upright  are 
Thy  judgments. 
Deal  with  Thy  servant :  according  to  Thy  mercy. 
Ps.  Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way :  who  walk 
in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

Crlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

LORD,  we  beseech  Thee,  Grant  Thy  people  grace,  to 
withstand  the  temptations  of  the  devil,  and  with 
pure  hearts  and  minds  to  follow  Thee,  the  only  God; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Ephesians  iv.  1-6U     Gospel,  Luke  xiv.  1-11. 

EIGHTEENTH    SUNDAY     AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

REWARD  them  that  wait  for  Thee,  0  Lord  :  and 
let  Thy  prophets  be  found  faithful. 


80  INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

Hear  the  prayer  of  Thy  servants :  and  of  Thy  peo- 
ple Israel. 

Ps.  I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me :  Let  us  go 
into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OGOD,  forasmuch  as  without  Thee  we  are  not  able 
to  please  Thee:  Mercifully  grant,  that  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  may  in  all  things  direct  and  rule  our  hearts ; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Corinthians  i.  4-9.     Gospel,  Matthew  xxii.  34-46. 

NINETEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

SAY  unto  my  soul,  I  am  thy  salvation :   the  righteous 
cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth. 
He  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles:   He  is 
their  God  forever  and  ever. 

Ps.   Give  ear,    0  My   people,   to  My  law:  incline 
your  ears  to  the  words  of  My  mouth. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
Collect. 

0  ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  of  Thy 
bountiful  goodness  keep  us,  we  beseech  Thee, 
from  all  things  that  may  hurt  us ;  that  we,  being  ready, 
both  in  body  and  soul,  may  cheerfully  accomplish  those 
things  that  Thou  wouldest  have  done;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Ephesians  iv.  22-28.      Gospel,  Matthew  ix.  1-8. 


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TWENTIETH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

THE  Lord  our  God  is  righteous  in  all  His  works 
which  He  doeth :  for  we  obeyed  not  His  voice. 
Give  glory  to  Thy  Name,  0  Lord  :  and  deal  with 
us  according  to  the  multitude  of  Thy  mercies. 

Ps.  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  :  in 
the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  His  holiness. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  merciful  Lord,  to  Thy 
faithful  people  pardon  and  peace,  that  they  may 
be  cleansed  from  all  their  sins,  and  serve  Thee  with  a 
quiet  mind ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Ephesians  v.  15-21.      Gospel,  Matthew  xxii.  1-14. 

TWENTY-FIRST    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

THE  whole  world  is  in  Thy  power,  0  Lord,  King 
Almighty :  there  is  no  man  that  can  gainsay  Thee. 
For  Thou  hast  made  heaven  and  earth,  and  all  the 
wondrous  things  under  the  heaven:   Thou  art  Lord 
of  all. 

Ps.  Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way :  who  walk 
in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

LORD,  we  beseech  Thee  to  keep  Thy  household,  the 
Church,  in  continual  godliness ;  that  through  Thy 


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protection  it  may  be  free  from  all  adversities,  and 
devoutly  given  to  serve  Thee  in  good  works,  to  the 
glory  of  Thy  Name;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen, 
Epistle,  Ephesians  vi.  10-17.     Gospel,  John  iv.  46-64. 

TWENTY-SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

IF  Thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities :  0  Lord, 
who  shall  stand  ? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  Thee :  that  Thou  mayest 
be  feared,  0  God  of  Israel. 

Ps.  Out  of  the  depths  have  I   cried  unto  Thee,  0 
Lord  :    Lord,  hear  my  voice. 
G-lory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OGOD,  our  Refuge  and  Strength,  Who  art  the 
Author  of  all  godliness:  Be  ready,  we  beseech 
Thee,  to  hear  the  devout  prayers  of  Thy  Church ;  and 
grant  that  those  things  which  we  ask  faithfully,  we 
may  obtain  effectually ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Philippians  i.  3-11.      Gospel,  Matthew  xviii.  23-35. 


TWENTY-THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 
Introit. 
KNOW  the  thoughts  that  I  think  toward  you,  saith 
the  Lord:  thoughts  of  peace,  and  not  of  evil. 
Then  shall  ye  call  upon  Me,  and  pray  unto  Me,  and 
I  will  hearken  unto  you :  and  I  will  turn  your  cap- 


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INTEOITS  AND  COLLECTS.  83 

tivity,  and  gather  you  from  all  nations  and  from  all 
places. 

Ps.  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  Thy  land: 
Thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

G-lory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

ABSOLVE,  we  beseech  Thee,  0  Lord,  Thy  people 
from  their  offences ;  that  from  the  bonds  of  our 
sins  which,  by  reason  of  our  frailty,  we  have  brought 
upon  us,  we  may  be  delivered  by  Thy  bountiful  good- 
ness; through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Philippians  ill.  17-21.     Gospel,  Matthew  xxii.  15-22. 

TWENTY-FOURTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

OCOME,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down:  let  us  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 
For  He  is  our  God :  and  we  are  the  people  of  His 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  His  hand. 

Ps.  0  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  :  let  us  make 
a  joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  salvation. 
G-lory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

STIR  up,  we  beseech  Thee,  0  Lord,  the  wills  of  Thy 
faithful  people;  that  they,  plenteously  bringing 
forth  the  fruit  of  good  works,  may  of  Thee  be  plen- 
teously rewarded ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Colossians  i.  9-14.    Gospel,  Matthew  ix.  18-26. 


84  INTRO-ITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

TWENTY-FIFTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  0  Lord,  for  I  am  in  trouble : 
deliver  me  from  the  hand  of  mine  enemies,  and 
from  them  that  persecute  me. 

Let  me  not  be  ashamed,  0  Lord  :  for  I  have  called 
upon  Thee. 

Ps.  In  Thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust:  let  me 
never  be  ashamed. 

G-lory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  we  beseech  Thee,  Show  Thy 
mercy  unto  Thy  humble  servants,  that  we  who  put 
no  trust  in  our  own  merits  may  not  be  dealt  with  after 
the  severity  of  Thy  judgment,  but  according  to  Thy 
mercy ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  1  Thessalonians  iv.  13-18.  Gospel,  Matthew  xxiv.  15-28. 
TWENTY-SIXTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

SAVE  me,  0  God,  by  Thy  Name:  and  judge  me  by 
Thy  strength. 
Hear  my  prayer,  0  God:  give  ear  to  the  words  of 
my  mouth. 

Ps.  He  shall  reward  evil  to  mine  enemies :  cut  them 
off  in  Thy  truth. 

G-lory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OGOD,  so  rule  and  govern  our  hearts  and  minds  by 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  being  ever  mindful  of  the 


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end  of  all  things,  and  the  day  of  Thy  just  judgment, 
we  may  be  stirred  up  to  holiness  of  living  here,  and 
dwell  with  Thee  forever  hereafter;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  2  Peter  iii.  3-14,  or  2  Thessalonians  i.  3-10.      Gospel, 
Matthew  xxv.  31-46. 

TWENTY-SEVENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

*f   The  Introit  and  Collect  for  the  Twenty-third  Sun- 
day after  Trinity  shall  be  used  on  the  last  Sunday 
after  Trinity  in  each  year. 
Epistle,  1  Thessalonians  v.  1-11.      Gospel,  Matthew  xxv.  1-13. 

THE    FESTIVAL    OF     HARVEST. 

Introit. 

OLORD,  Thou  crownest  the  year  with  Thy  good- 
ness: and  Thy  paths  drop  fatness. 
Thou  visitest  the  earth  and  waterest  it :  Thou  bless- 
est  the  springing  thereof. 

Ps.  Praise  waiteth  for  Thee,  0  God,  in  Zion:  and 
unto  Thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 
Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  most  merciful  Father,  Who  open- 
est  Thy  hand,  and  satisfiest  the  desire  of  every 
living  thing :  We  give  Thee  most  humble  and  hearty 
thanks  that  Thou  hast  crowned  the  fields  with  Thy 
blessing,  and  hast  permitted  us  on3e  more  to  gather  in 
the  fruits  of  the  earth ;  and  we  beseech  Thee  to  bless 
and  protect  the  living  seed  of  Thy  Word  sown  in  our 
hearts,  that  in  the  plenteous  fruits  of  righteousness  we 


86  INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

may  always  present  to  Thee  an  acceptable  thank-offer- 
ing; through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Deuteronomy  xxvi.  1-11.     Gospel,  Luke  xii.  13-21. 

THE   FESTIVAL    OF    THE    REFORMATION. 

Intro  it. 

THE  Lord  of  Hosts  is  with  us:   the  God  of  Jacob  is 
our  Refuge. 
Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be  re- 
moved: and  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the 
midst  of  the  sea. 

Ps.  God  is  our  Refuge  and  Strength :  a  very  present 
help  in  trouble. 

Grlory  he  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

OLORD  God,  Heavenly  Father;  Pour  out,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit  upon  Thy  faithful 
people,  keep  them  steadfast  in  Thy  grace  and  truth, 
protect  and  comfort  them  in  all  temptation,  defend 
them  against  all  enemies  of  Thy  Word,  and  bestow 
upon  Christ's  Church  militant  Thy  saving  peace; 
through  the  same,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Galatians  ii.  16-21 ;  Revelations  xiv.  6,  7.     Gospel,  John 
ii.  13-17. 

A    DAY    OF    HUMILIATION   AND    PRAYER. 

Introit. 

HEAR,  0  heavens,  and  give  ear,  0   earth,  for  the 
Lord  hath  spoken  :  I  have  nourished  and  brought 
up  children,  and  they  have  rebelled  against  Me. 


'  INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS.  87 

They  have  forsaken  the  Lord,  they  have  provoked 
the  Holy  One  of  Israel  unto  anger:  they  are  gone 
away  backward. 

Ps.  If  Thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities:  0 
Lord,  who  shall  stand? 

On  this  day  the  Gloria  Patri  is  omitted. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  our  heavenly 
Father,  of  Whose  compassion  there  is  no  end,  Who 
art  long-suffering,  gracious,  and  plenteous  in  goodness 
and  truth ;  forgiving  iniquity,  transgression  and  sin ; 
we  have  sinned  and  done  perversely,  we  have  forsaken 
and  grievously  offended  Thee  ;  against  Thee,  Thee  only, 
have  we  sinned  and  done  evil  in  Thy  sight ;  But  we  be- 
seech Thee,  0  Lord,  remember  not  against  us  former 
iniquities ;  let  Thy  tender  mercies  speedily  prevent  us, 
for  we  are  brought  very  low ;  help  us,  0  God  of  our 
salvation,  and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  the  glory  of 
Thy  holy  Name,  and  for  the  sake  of  Thy  dear  Son,  our 
Saviour,  Jesus  Christ,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  with- 
out end.  Amen. 
Epistle  and  Gospel  the  same  as  for  Ash  Wednesday. 

A    DAY    OF    GENERAL    OR    SPECIAL    THANKSGIVING. 
Introit. 

LET  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord  : 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 
Praise  Him  for  His  mighty  acts :  Praise  Him  accord- 
ing to  His  excellent  greatness. 

Ps.  Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  Praise  God  in  His  sanc- 
tuary :  Praise  Him  in  the  firmament  of  His  power, 
Grlory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


88  INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  Whose 
mercies  are  new  unto  us  every  morning,  and  Who, 
though  we  have  in  no  wise  deserved  Thy  goodness,  dost 
abundantly  provide  for  all  our  wants  of  body  and 
soul:  Give  us,  we  pray  Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
we  may  heartily  acknowledge  Thy  merciful  goodness 
toward  us,  give  thanks  for  all  Thy  benefits,  and  serve 
Thee  in  willing  obedience;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epiatle,  1  Timothy  ii.  1-8.     Gospel,  Luke  xvii.  11-19. 

THE    PRESENTATION    OF    CHRIST. 

Introit  the  same  as  for  the  Eighth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everliving  God,  we  humbly  be- 
seech Thy  Majesty,  that  as  Thine  Only-Begotten 
Son  was  this  Day  presented  in  the  temple  in  substance 
of  our  flesh,  so  we  may  be  presented  unto  Thee  with 
pure  and  clean  hearts,  by  the  same,  Thy  Son,  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  Malachi  iii.  1-4.     Gospel,  Luke  ii.  22-32. 
THE    ANNUNCIATION. 

Introit. 

ALL  the  rich  among  the  people  shall  entreat   Thy 
favor:   She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  King  in 
raiment  of  needle-work. 

Her  companions  shall  be  brought  unto  Thee :   with 
gladness  and  rejoicing. 


INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS.  89 

m  Ps.  My  heart  is  inditing  a  good  matter :  I  speak  of 
the  things  which  I  have  made  touching  the  King. 
G-lory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

WE  beseech  Thee,  0  Lord,  Pour  Thy  grace  into  our 
hearts ;  that  as  we  have  known  the  Incarnation 
of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  by  the  message  of  an  Angel, 
so  by  His  Cross  and  Passion  we  may  be  brought  unto 
the  glory  of  His  Resurrection  ;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  Isaiah  vii.  10-16.      Gospel,  Luke  i.  26-38. 
THE    VISITATION. 

Introit  the  same  as  for  the  Annunciation. 
Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  dealt  wonderfully  with 
Thy  handmaiden  the  Virgin  Mary,  and  hast  chosen 
her  to  be  the  mother  of  Thy  Son,  and  hast  graciously 
made  known  that  Thou  regardest  the  poor  and  the 
lowly  and  the  despised :  Grant  us  grace  in  all  humility 
and  meekness  to  receive  Thy  Word  with  hearty  faith, 
and  so  to  be  made  one  with  Thy  dear  Son  ;  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Isaiah  xi.  1-5.     Gospel,  Luke  i.  39-56. 


EVANGELISTS  ,    APOSTLES  ,    AND    MARTYRS     DAYS. 

Introit. 
KNOW  whom  I  have  believed  :  and  am  persuaded 
that  He  is  able  to  keep  that  which  I  have  com- 
mitted unto  Him  against  that  day. 


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90  INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

There  is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown  of  righteousness : 
which  the  Lord,  the  righteous  Judge,  shall  give  me. 

Ps.  0  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  me  and  known  me : 
Thou  knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine  uprising. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collects. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  built  Thy  Church 
upon  the  foundation  of  the  Apostles  and  Prophets, 
Jesus  Christ  Himself  being  the  Head  Corner- Stone : 
Grant  us  so  to  be  joined  together  in  unity  of  spirit  by 
their  doctrine,  that  we  may  be  made  a  holy  Temple 
acceptable  unto  Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  instructed  Thy  holy 
Church  with  the  heavenly  doctrine  of  Thy  Evan- 
gelists and  Apostles  :  Give  us  grace,  that  being  not  like 
children  carried  away  with  every  blast  of  vain  doctrine, 
we  may  be  established  in  the  truth  of  Thy  holy  Gospel; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  knit  together  Thine 
elect  in  one  communion  and  fellowship  in  the  mys- 
tical Body  of  Thy  Son,  Christ  our  Lord :  Grant  us  grace 
so  to  follow  Thy  blessed  Saints  in  all  virtuous  and  godly 
living,  that  we  may  come  to  those  unspeakable  joys 
which  Thou  hast  prepared  for  those  who  unfeignedly 
love  Thee  ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  Epistles  and  Gospels  for  Apostles'  Days,  and  for  other 
Minor  Festivals,  may  be  found  in  the  Tables. 


INTROITS  AND  COLLECTS.  91 

st.  Michael's  day. 
Introit. 

BLESS   the    Lord,  ye    His  Angels,  that  excel  in 
strength:  that  do  His  commandments,  hearkening 
unto  the  voice  of  His  word. 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  hosts :  ye  ministers  of 
His  that  do  His  pleasure. 

Ps.  Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul:  and  all  that  is 
within  me  bless  His  holy  Name. 
Gclory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Collect. 

0  EVERLASTING-  God,  Who  hast  ordained  and 
constituted  the  services  of  Angels  and  men  in  a 
wonderful  order:  Mercifully  grant,  that,  as  Thy  holy 
Angels  always  do  Thee  service  in  heaven,  so  by  Thy 
appointment  they  may  succor  and  defend  us  on  earth ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

Epistle,  Revelation  xii.  7-12.     Gospel,  Matthew  xviii.  1-11. 

ALL    SAINTS'    DAY. 

Iatroit  the  same  as  for  Ap)ostles''  and  Martyrs'  Days, 

Collect  the  last  on  preceding  page. 

Epistle,  Revelation  vii.  2-17.    Gospel,  Matthew  v.  1-12. 


INVITATORIES,  ANTIPHONS,  RESPOXSORIES, 
AND  VERSICLES. 


fl  The  Invitatory  varies  with  the  Season,  and  is  always  used  with 
Psalni  xcv.  at  Matins.  It  is  divided  into  two  parts,  separated  by 
a  colon.  The  first  part,  or  the  whole,  of  the  Invitatory  may  be 
sung  or  said  by  the  Minister,  or  sung  by  a  single  voice,  or  by  the 
Choir,  before  the  Psalm;  and  after  the  Psalm  and  Gloria  Patri, 
the  whole  Invitatory  may  be  sung. 

^  An  Antiphon  is  used  at  Matins  and  Vespers  to  the  Psalms  and 
Canticles.  It  is  used  in  the  same  manner  as  the  Invitatory,  and 
may  be  used  at  the  beginning  and  end  of  each  Psalm. 

^1  The  Responsory  varies  with  the  Season,  and  may  be  sung  after 
the  last  Lesson  at  Matins  and  Vespers.  At  the  end  of  the  Re- 
sponsory  is  sung  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost,  (but  not  "As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  etc.") 
The  last  sentence  of  the  Responsory  is  repeated  after  the  Verse, 
and  again  after  the  Gloria  Patri. 

%  A  Versicle  may  be  used  at  Vespers  after  the  Hymn,  and  at  Ma- 
tins and  Vespers  before  the  closing  Collect.  A  Versicle  is  used 
before  the  Litany  Collects.  The  first  part  of  the  Versicle  is  said 
by  the  Minister,  and  the  second  part  sung  or  said  by  the  people. 

FOR    ADVENT. 
Invitatory. 

BEHOLD,  the  King  cometh:   0  come,  let  us  wor- 
ship Him. 

Antiphons. 

Behold,  the  Name  of  the  Lord  cometh  from  far:  And 
let  the  whole  earth  be  filled  with  His  glory, 

92 


RESPONSORIES,  VERSICLES.  93 

Come,  0  Lord,  and  make  no  tarrying :  Loosen  the 
bonds  of  Thy  people  Israel. 

Rejoice  greatly,  0  Jerusalem:  Behold,  Thy  King 
cometh. 

Behold  the  Lord  shall  come,  and  all  His  saints  with 
Him:  And  in  that  day  the  light  shall  be  great. 
Hallelujah. 

Responsory. 

BEHOLD,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  that  I  will 
raise  unto  David  a  righteous  Branch,  and  a  King 
shall  reign  and  prosper,  and  shall  execute  judgment 
and  justice  in  the  earth. 

And  this  is  His  Name  whereby  He  shall  be  called, 
The  Lord  our  Righteousness. 

Verse.  In  His  days  shall  Judah  be  saved,  and  Israel 
shall  dwell  safely. 

And  this  is  His  Name  whereby  He  shall  be  called, 
The  Lord  our  Righteousness. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

And  this  is  His  Name  whereby  He  shall  be  called, 
The  Lord  our  Righteousness. 

Versicles. 

Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty,  God  hath  shined : 
Our  Grod  shall  come.     Hallelujah. 

Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord.     Hallelujah ! 
Make  His  path  straight.     Hallelujah. 

Drop  down,  ye  heavens,  from  above,  and  let  the  skies 
pour  down  righteousness : 
Let  the  earth  open  and  bring  forth  salvation. 


94  INVTTATORIES,  ANTIPHONS, 

FOR    CHRISTMAS. 
Invitatory. 

UNTO  us  the  Christ  is  born :  0  come,  let  us  worship 
Him. 

Antiphons. 

The  Lord  hath  said  unto  me :   Thou  art  My  Son,  this 
day  have  I  begotten  Thee. 

The  Lord  hath  sent  redemption  unto  His  people:  He 
hath  commanded  His  covenant  forever. 

Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body  :  Will  I  set  upon  thy  throne. 

Christ  the  Lord,  Our   Saviour,  Everlasting  God  and 
Mary's  Son:  We  praise  Thee  evermore. 

Responsory. 

THE  Word  was  made  flesh  and  dwelt  among  us. 
And  we  beheld  His  glory,  the  glory  as  of  the 
Only-Begotten  of  the  Father. 

Full  of  grace  and  truth. 

Verse.  In  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the 
Word  was  with  God,  and  the  Word  was  God. 

Full  of  grace  and  truth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Full  of  grace  and  truth. 

Versicles. 

At  even  ye  shall  know  that  the  Lord  will  come: 

And  in  the  morning,  then  shall  ye  see  the  glory  of 

the  Lord.        * 

As  the  bridegroom  from  his  chamber : 
Cometh  forth  the  Lord  to  run  His  race. 


RESPONSORIES,  VERSICLES.  95 

The  Word  was  made  flesh.     Hallelujah: 

And  dwelt  among  us.     Hallelujah. 

Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord : 
G-od  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  showed  us  light. 

Unto  us  a  child  is  born.     Hallelujah  : 
Unto  us  a  Son  is  given.     Hallelujah. 

Unto  you  is  born  this  day  a  Saviour.     Hallelujah. 
Which  is  Christ  the  Lord.     Hallelujah. 

FOR    EPIPHANY. 
Invitatory. 

CHRIST  hath  appeared  unto  us :  0  come,  let  us  wor- 
ship Him. 

Antiphons. 

Give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength :  Worship  the 
Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

The  Lord  hath  made  known  His  Word.  Hallelujah! 
The  Word  of  His  salvation.  Hallelujah!  Hal- 
lelujah! 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles :  And  the  Glory  of  thy 
people  Israel. 

We  have  seen  His  star  in  the  East :  And  are  come  to 
worship  Him. 

Responsory. 

ARISE,  shine,  for  thy  light  is  come. 
And  the  Glory  of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee. 
Verse.  And  the  Gentiles  shall  come  to  thy  light, 
and  kings  to  the  brightness  of  thy  rising. 

And  the  Glory  of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee. 


96  INVITATORIES,  ANTIPHONS, 

Glorv  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

And  the  Glory  of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee. 

Ver  sides. 

The  kings  of  Tarshish  and   of  the  isles  shall  bring 
presents.     Hallelujah! 
The  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba  shall  offer  gifts.  Hal- 
lelujah. 
All  they  from  Sheba  shall  come.     Hallelujah ! 
They  shall  bring  gold  and  incense.     Hallelujah. 

0  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations.     Hallelujah! 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  people.     Hallelujah. 

FOR    THE    PASSIOX    SEASON. 

Antiphons. 

Man  shall  not  live  by  bread  alone :  But  by  every  word 
that  proceedeth  out  of  the  mouth  of  God. 

Behold,  now  is  the  accepted  time :  Behold,  now  is  the 
day  of  salvation. 

The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and  the  rulers 
take  counsel  together :  Against  the  Lord  and  against 
His  Anointed. 

He  was  oppressed,  and  He  was  afflicted,  yet  He  opened 
not  His  mouth :  And  the  Lord  hath  laid  on  Him 
the  iniquity  of  us  all. 

Responsory. 

HE  was  brought  as  a  lamb  to  the  slaughter,  He  was 
oppressed  and  He  was  afflicted,  yet  He  opened 
not  His  mouth : 


RESPONSORIES,  VERSICLES.  97 

He  was  delivered  up  to  death,  that  He  might  quicken 
His  people. 

Verse.  In  Salem  also  is  His  tabernacle,  and  His 
dwelling-place  in  Zion. 

He  was  delivered  up  to  death,  that  He  might  quicken 
His  people. 

Versicles. 

Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth,  0  Lord. 

And  deliver  me  from  the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 

Christ  became  obedient  unto  death  : 
Even  the  death  of  the  Cross. 

Christ  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions : 
He  was  bruised  for  our  iniquities. 

FOR    EASTER. 

Invitatory. 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed:  Hallelujah! 

Antiphons. 

Hallelujah!:     Hallelujah!     Hallelujah! 

I  laid  me  down  and  slept ;  I  awaked :    For  the  Lord 
sustained  me.     Hallelujah  !      Hallelujah  ! 

Hallelujah!     The  Lord  is  risen.     Hallelujah:  As  He 
said  unto  you.     Hallelujah!     Hallelujah! 

Hallelujah !     Abide  with  us,  for  it  is  toward  evening  : 
And  the  day  is  far  spent.     Hallelujah !    Hallelujah ! 

Responsory. 

CHRIST  being  raised  from  the  dead  dieth  do  more ; 
death  hath  no  more  dominion  over  Him. 
In  that  He  liveth,  He  liveth  unto  God.     Hallelujah  J 
Hallelujah! 


98  INVITATORIES,  ANTIPHONS, 

Verse.  Christ  was  delivered  for  our  offences  and 
raised  again  for  our  justification. 

In  that  He  liveth,  He  liveth  unto  God.    Hallelujah! 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

In  that  He  liveth,  He  liveth  unto  God.    Hallelujah! 

Ver  sides. 

The  Lord  is  risen  from  the  grave.     Hallelujah! 
Who  hung  for  us  upon  the  tree.     Hallelujah. 

Then  were  the  disciples  glad.     Hallelujah! 
Wlien  they  saiv  the  Lord.     Hallelujah. 

This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made.  Hallelujah ! 
We  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it.     Hallelujah. 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed.     Hallelujah ! 

And  hath  appeared  unto  Simon.     Hallelujah. 

FOR   ASCENSION    DAY. 
Invitatory. 

HALLELUJAH  !  The  King  ascendeth  into  Heaven : 
0  come,  let  us  worship  Him.     Hallelujah! 

Antiphons. 

If  I  go  not  away,  the  Comforter  will  not  come  unto 
you:  But  if  I  depart,  I  will  send  Him  unto  you. 
Hallelujah  ! 

Hallelujah  !  Christ  hath  ascended  up  on  high.  Hal- 
lelujah: And  hath  led  captivity  captive.  Hal- 
lelujah !     Hallelujah ! 

I  ascend  unto  My  Father  and  your  Father:  And  to 
My  God  and  your  God.     Hallelujah  ! 


RESPONSORIES,  VERSICLES.  99 

Responsory. 

GO  ye  into  the  world,  and  preach  the  Gospel.  Hal- 
lelujah ! 

He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved. 
Hallelujah !     Hallelujah  ! 

Verse.  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved. 

Ver  sides. 

I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless  :  Hallelujah  ! 

I  go  away  and  come  again  unto  you.     Hallelujah. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout.     Hallelujah ! 

The  Lord  tvith  the  sound  of  a  trumpet.    Hallelujah. 


H 


FOR    WHITSUNTIDE. 
Invitatory. 

ALLELU JAH  !  The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  filleth  the 
world :  0  come,  let  us  worship  Him.  Hallelujah ! 


Antiphons. 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  and  fill  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful 
people,  and  kindle  in  them  the  fire  of  Thy  love: 
Thou,  Who  through  divers  tongues  gatherest  to- 
gether the  nations  in  the  unity  of  the  faith.  Hal- 
lelujah !     Hallelujah ! 

Thou  sendest  forth  Thy  Spirit,  they  are  created :  And 
Thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth.  Hallelujah! 
Hallelujah! 


100  INVITATORIES,  ANTIPHONS, 

I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless.  Hallelujah:  I  will 
come  to  you,  and  your  heart  shall  rejoice.  Hal- 
lelujah ! 

Besponsory. 

AND  there  appeared  unto  the  Apostles  cloven 
tongues,  like  as  of  fire.     Hallelujah  ! 

And  the  Holy  Ghost  sat  upon  each  of  them.  Hal- 
leluj  ah !     Halleluj  ah ! 

Verse.  And  they  began  to  speak  with  other  tongues 
the  wonderful  works  of  God. 

And  the  Holy  Ghost  sat  upon  each  of  them. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

And  the  Holy  Ghost  sat  upon  each  of  them. 

Ver  sicles. 

The  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost.  Hallelujah ! 
He  shall  teach  you  all  things.     Hallelujah. 

And  they  were  all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost.     Hal- 
lelujah ! 
And  they  began  to  speak.     Hallelujah. 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God.     Hallelujah  ! 
And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me.     Hallelujah. 

FOR   THE   FESTIVAL   OF   THE   TRINITY. 
Invitatory. 

THE  true  God,  One  in  Three  and  Three  in  One  :  0 
come,  let  us  worship  Him. 

AntipJwns. 

Unto  Thee  do  we  call,  Thee  do  we  praise,  Thee  do  we 
worship :  0  blessed  Trinity. 


KESPONSORIES,  VERSICLES.  101 

Glory  be  to  Thee,  Co-equal  Trinity :  One  God  before 
all  worlds  began,  and  now,  and  foreverraore. 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty :  Which  was? 
and  is,  and  is  to  come. 

Responsory. 

WE  bless  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

Praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  forever. 

Verse.  Blessed  art  Thou,  0  Lord,  in  the  firmament 
of  heaven,  and  above  all  to  be  praised  and  glorified 
forever. 

Praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  forever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the' 
Holy  Ghost. 

Praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  forever. 

Versicle. 

We  bless  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost : 
Praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  forever. 

FOR   THE    FESTIVAL    OF    THE    REFORMATION. 
Antiphon. 

I  WILL  speak  of  Thy  testimonies  also  before  kings : 
And  will  not  be  ashamed. 

Ver  sides. 
Thy  Word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet.     Hallelujah! 
And  a  light  unto  my  path.     Hallelujah. 

The  Lord  our  God  be  with  us.     Hallelujah! 
As  He  was  with  our  fathers.     Hallelujah. 

Do  good  in  Thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion.  Hallelujah! 
Build  Thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem.     Hallelujah. 


102  INVITATOEIES,  ANTIPHONS, 

Stand  fast  therefore  in  the  liberty.     Hallelujah  ! 
Wherewith  Christ  hath  made  you  free.  Hallelujah. 


B 


FOE   A   DAY   OF  HUMILIATION   AND    PRAYER. 
Antiphon. 
E  merciful  unto  me,  0  Lord,  for  I  cry  unto  Thee 
daily :  Bow  down  Thine  ear,  0  Lord,  hear  me,  for 
I  am  poor  and  needy. 

Ver  sides. 
Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  according  to  Thy  loving 
kindness : 
According  unto  the  multitude  of  Thy  tender  mercies 
blot  out  my  transgressions. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant,  0  Lord: 
For  in  Thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

Lord,  deal  not  with  us  after  our  sins  : 

Nor  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

Create  in  us  a  clean  heart,  0  God  : 

And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 

We  have  sinned  with  our  fathers : 

We  have  committed  iniquity,  we  have  done  wickedly. 

FOR    THE    FESTIVAL    OF    CHURCH    DEDICATION. 
Antiphon. 

THE  Lord  is  in  His  holy  temple :  The  Lord's  throne 
is  in  Heaven. 

Ver  side. 

Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure.     Hallelujah  ! 

Holiness  becomeih   Thine  house,   0  Lord,  forever. 
Hallelujah. 


RESPONSORIES,  VERSICLES.  103 

FOR   THE    COMMEMORATION    OF    THE    DEAD. 
Antiphons. 

God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes :  And 
there  shall  be  no  more  death,  neither  sorrow,  nor 
crying,  neither  shall  there  be  any  more  pain ;  for 
the  former  things  are  passed  away. 

0  how  glorious  is  that  kingdom  :  Wherein  all  the  saints 
do  rejoice  with  Christ;  they  are  clothed  with  white 
robes  and  follow  the  Lamb  whithersoever  He  goeth. 

Ver  sides. 
We  have  here  no  continuing  city.     Hallelujah  ! 
But  we  seek  one  to  come.     Hallelujah. 

Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord.     Hal- 
leluiah ! 
They  rest  from  their  labors  and  their  works  do  follow 
them.     Hallelujah. 


FOR   OTHER   TIMES. 

Antiphons. 
Out  of  the  depths :  Have  I  cried  unto  Thee,  0  Lord. 
Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty :  God  hath  shined. 
Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord :   Trust  also  in  Him. 
Preserve  my  life:  From  the  fear  of  the  enemy. 
It  is  good  to  sing  praises  :  Unto  our  God. 
Forsake  not  the  works  :   Of  Thine  own  hands. 
The  Lord :  Is  the  strength  of  my  life. 


104  INVITATORIES,  ANTIPHONS, 

The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord :   Sit  Thou  at  my  right 
hand. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  :  The  God  of  Israel. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  out  of  Zion :  Which  dwelleth  at 
Jerusalem. 

Blessed:  Be  His  glorious  Name  forever. 

I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me  :  Let  us  go  into  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  Thee :  For 
Thou  wilt  answer  me. 

I  will  praise  Thy  Name :  Forever  and  ever. 

Thou  wilt  show  me :  The  path  of  life. 

We  praise  the  Lord:  Now,  henceforth  and  forever. 

Blessed :  Is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord. 

Responsories. 
I. 

FOREVER,  0  Lord,  Thy  Word  is  settled  in  Heaven. 
Thy  Word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light 
unto  my  path. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house,  and 
the  place  where  Thine  honor  dwelleth. 

Verse.  Blessed  are  they  that  hear  the  Word  of  God 
and  keep  it. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house,  and 
the  place  where  Thine  honor  dwelleth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house,  and 
the  place  where  Thine  honor  dwelleth. 


RESPONSORIES,   VERSICLES.  105 

II. 

WE  know  no  other  God  before  the  Lord,  in  Whom 
we  trust. 
He  despiseth  us  not,  neither  putteth  He  away  His 
salvation  from  us. 

Verse.  His  mercy  let  us  seek  with  tears,  and  humble 
ourselves  before  Him. 

He  despiseth  us  not,  neither  putteth  He  away  His 
salvation  from  us. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

He  despiseth  us  not,  neither  putteth  He  away  His 
salvation  from  us. 

III. 

FEAR  God,  and  keep  His  commandments ; 
For  this  is  the  whole  duty  of  man. 
Verse.  There  is  no  want  to  them  that  fear  God,  nor 
to  them  that  love  Him  in  truth. 
For  this  is  the  whole  duty  of  man. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

For  this  is  the  whole  duty  of  man. 

IV. 

THINE,  0  Lord,  is  the  power,  Thine  is  the  King- 
dom, and  Thou  art  exalted  above  all. 
Give  peace  in  our  time,  0  Lord. 
Verse.   Creator  of  all  things,  Thou  art  fearful  and 
strong,  Thou  art  righteous  and  merciful. 
Give  peace  in  our  time,  0  Lord. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Give  peace  in  our  time,  0  Lord. 


106  INYITATORIES,  ANTIPHONS, 


LOOK  down,  0  Lord,  from  Thy  holy  place,  and  take 
Thou  thought  of  us.  0  my  God,  incline  Thine  ear 
and  hear. 

Open  Thine  eyes  and  behold  our  desolation. 

Verse.  Give  ear,  0  Shepherd  of  Israel,  Thou  that 
leadest  Joseph  like  a  flock. 

Open  Thine  eyes  and  behold  our  desolation. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Open  Thine  eyes  and  behold  our  desolation. 

VI. 

BLESS  the  Lord  at  all  times,  and  desire  of  Him  that 
He  would  order  thy  ways. 

And  in  all  seasons  let  thy  counsels  be  with  Him. 

Verse.  Now  therefore,  my  son,  remember  my  com- 
mandments, and  fear  not  that  we  are  poor ;  for  thou 
hast  much  wealth  if  thou  fear  God. 

And  in  all  seasons  let  thy  counsels  be  with  Him. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

And  in  all  seasons  let  thy  counsels  be  with  Him. 

VII. 

MAKE  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  Thy  commandments  j 
Alleluia !  for  therein  do  I  delight.     Alleluia ! 

Incline  my  heart  unto  Thy  testimonies.  Alleluia, 
Alleluia,  Alleluia. 

Verse.  Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  beholding  vanity; 
and  quicken  Thou  me  in  Thy  way. 

Incline  my  heart  unto  Thy  testimonies.  Alleluia, 
Alleluia,  Alleluia. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 


RESPONSORIES,  VERSICLES.  107 

Incline  my  heart  unto  Thy  testimonies.     Alleluia, 
Alleluia,  Alleluia. 

Versicles. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee  : 

And  Thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 
The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious.     Hallelujah  ! 

Slow  to  anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy.  Hallelujah. 
Pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord  of  the  harvest  : 

That  He  ivould  send  forth  laborers  into  His  harvest. 
Ask,  and  ye  shall  receive : 

That  your  joy  may  be  full. 
0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good.     Halle- 
lujah ! 
For  His  mercy  endureth  forever.     Hallelujah. 
It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord : 

And  to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  Name,  0  Most  High. 
Lord,  Thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  humble : 

Thou  wilt  preserve  their    heart,    Thou  wilt    cause 
Thine  ear  to  hear. 
The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  His  people.     Hal- 
lelujah! 
The  Lord  will bless  His  people  with  peace.  Hallelujah . 
They  that  be  wise,  shall  shine  as  the  brightness  of  the 
firmament.     Hallelujah ! 
And  they  that  turn  many  to  righteousness,  as  the 
stars  forever  and  ever.'   Hallelujah. 
By  Me  kings  reign,  and  princes  decree  justice  : 

By  Me  princes  rule,  and  nobles,  even  all  the  judges 
of  the  earth. 
He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  over  thee : 
To  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 


108  INVITATORIES,  ANTIPHONS. 

The  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield ;  the  Lord  will  give 
grace  and  glory.     Hallelujah  ! 
No  good  thing  will  He  withhold  from  them  that  walk 
uprightly.     Hallelujah. 

Sanctify  us  through  Thy  truth.     Hallelujah ! 
Thy  Word  is  truth.     Hallelujah. 

Lord,  teach  me  to  do  Thy  will.     Hallelujah  ! 

Let   Thy  good  Spirit  lead  me  in  the    right  ivay. 
Hallelujah. 

Show  me  Thy  ways,  0  Lord.     Hallelujah! 
Teach  me  Thy  paths.     Hallelujah. 

Save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thine  inheritance : 
Feed  them  also,  and  lift  them  up  forever. 

Help  us,  0  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of  Thy 

Name: 
Deliver  us,  and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  Thy  Name's 
sake. 

I  have  trusted  in  Thy  mercy : 

My  heart  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  salvation. 

Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  Me,  and  forbid 
them  not: 
For  of  such  is  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven. 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul :  and  all  that  is  within  me, 
bless  His  holy  Name : 
Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  His 
benefits.     Hallelujah. 

Call  upon  Me  in  the  day  of  trouble : 

I  will  deliver  Thee,  and  Thou  shalt  glorify  me. 

Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  Thy  precepts : 
Strengthen  Thou  me  according  to  Thy  Word. 


COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS. 


^  The  endings  of  the  Collects  and  Prayers  are  not  here  given  in 
full.  When  a  Collect  is  used  singly,  the  full  ending  is  to  be 
supplied ;  and  when  two  or  more  are  used  together,  the  full 
ending  is  to  be  added  to  the  last. 

^f  When  the  Prayer  is  addressed  to  God  the  Father,  the  full 
ending  is :  "  Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end." 

T|  When  the  Prayer  is  addressed  to  God  the  Son,  the  ending  is : 
"  Who  livest  andreignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end." 

%  When  mention  is  made  of  the  Saviour  in  the  body  of  the 
Prayer,  the  ending  is:  "  Through  the  same,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end." 

1. 

GRANT  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  a  stead- 
fast faith  in  Jesus  Christ,  a  cheerful  hope  in  Thy 
mercy,  and  a  sincere  love  to  Thee  and  to  all  our  fellow 
men;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


OLORD  God,  heavenly  Father,  we  give  Thee  thanks 
that  of  Thy  great  goodness  and  mercy,  Thou  didst 
suffer  Thine  Only-Begotten  Son  to  become  Incarnate, 
and  to  redeem  us  from  sin  and  everlasting  death ;  and 
we  beseech  Thee,  enlighten  our  hearts,  by  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  we  may  evermore  yield  Thee  unfeigned 

109 


110  COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS. 

thanks  for  this  Thy  grace,  and  may  comfort  ourselves 
with  the  same  in  all  time  of  tribulation  and  temptation ; 
through  the  same,  Thy  dear  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord. 
Amen, 

3. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  given  us  command- 
ment to  pray  for  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost :  Most 
heartily  we  beseech  Thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Advocate,  to  grant  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  He  may 
quicken  our  hearts  by  Thy  saving  Word,  and  lead  us 
into  all  truth,  that  He  may  guide,  instruct,  enlighten, 
govern,  comfort  and  sanctify  us  unto  everlasting  life ; 
through  the  same,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

4. 

SEND,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  into  our  hearts,  that  He  may  rule  and  direct 
us  according  to  Thy  will,  comfort  us  in  all  our  temp- 
tations and  afflictions,  defend  us  from  all  error,  and 
lead  us  into  all  truth ;  that  we,  being  steadfast  in  the 
faith,  may  increase  in  love  and  in  all  good  works,  and 
in  the  end  obtain  everlasting  life  ;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

5. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  Who,  of  Thy 
tender  love  towards  us  sinners,  hast  given  us  Thy 
Son,  that  believing  on  Him  we  might  have  everlasting 
life :  Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
we  may  continue  steadfast  in  this  faith  to  the  end,  and 
may  come  to  everlasting  life ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

6. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who,  by  Thy 

XA.   Son,  hast  promised  us  forgiveness  of  sins  and  ever- 


COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS.  Ill 

lasting  life :  We  beseech  Thee  so  to  rule  and  govern 
our  hearts  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  in  our  daily  need, 
and  especially  in  all  time  of  temptation,  we  may  seek 
help  from  Him,  and  by  a  true  and  lively  faith  in  Thy 
Word  obtain  the  same ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

7. 

OLORD  God,  heavenly  Father,  We  beseech  Thee, 
let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  dwell  in  us,  that  He  may 
enlighten  and  lead  us  into  all  truth,  and  evermore 
defend  us  from  all  adversities ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

8. 

OLORD  God,  heavenly  Father,  Who  hast  given 
Thine  only  Son  to  die  for  our  sins,  and  to  rise 
again  for  our  justification :  Quicken  us,  we  beseech 
Thee,  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  unto  newness  of  life,  that, 
through  the  power  of  His  Resurrection,  we  may  dAvell 
with  Christ  forever ;  through  the  same,  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

9. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everliving  God,  Who  makest  us 
both  to  will  and  to  do  those  things  which  are  good, 
and  acceptable  unto  Thy  Divine  Majesty:  Let  Thy 
Fatherly  hand,  we  beseech  Thee,  ever  be  over  us  ;  let 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  ever  be  with  us ;  and  so  lead  us  in 
the  knowledge  and  obedience  of  Thy  Word,  that  in 
the  end  we  may  obtain  everlasting  life ;  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

FOR  THE  CHURCH. 
10. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  unto  Thy 
Church,  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  and  the  wisdom  which 


112  COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS. 

cornetk  down  from  above,  that  Thy  Word,  as  becometh 
it,  may  not  be  bound,  but  have  free  course  and  be 
preached  to  the  joy  and  edifying  of  Christ's  holy 
people,  that  in  steadfast  faith  we  may  serve  Thee,  and 
in  the  confession  of  Thy  Name  abide  unto  the  end ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

11. 

MERCIFUL  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  cast  the  bright 
beams  of  Thy  light  upon  Thy  Church,  that  it  being 
instructed  by  the  doctrine  of  the  blessed  Apostles,  may 
so  walk  in  the  light  of  Thy  truth,  that  it  may  at  length 
attain  to  the  light  of  everlasting  life ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

12. 

OGOD,  our  Protector:  Behold,  and  look  upon  the 
face  of  Thine  Anointed,  Who  hath  given  Himself 
foi  the  redemption  of  all,  and  grant  that  from  the  rising 
of  the  sun  to  the  going  down  thereof,  Thy  Name  may 
be  great  among  the^  Gentiles,  and  that  in  every  place, 
sacrifice  and  a  pure  offering  may  be  made  unto  Thy 
Name;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

13. 

OLORD,  favorably  receive  the  prayers  of  Thy 
Church,  that,  being  delivered  from  all  adversity 
and  error,  it  may  serve  Thee  in  safety  and  freedom; 
and  grant  us  Thy  peace  in  our  time ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

14. 

For  the  Children  of  the  Church. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  dost  will 
that  not  one  of  these  little  ones  should  perish,  and 
hast  sent   Thine   Only  Son  to   seek  and  to  save  that 


COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS.  113 

"which  was  lost,  and  through  Him  hast  said,  Suffer  the 
little  children  to  come  unto  Me,  and  forbid  them  not ; 
for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God :  Most  heartily  we 
beseech  Thee  so  to  bless  and  govern  the  children  of 
Thy  Church,  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may  grow 
in  grace  and  in  the  knowledge  of  Thy  Word ;  protect 
and  defend  them  against  all  danger  and  harm,  giving 
Thy  holy  Angels  charge  over  them ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

15. 
For  the  Ministers  of  the  Word. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  alone  doest 
great  wonders :  Send  down  upon  Thy  Ministers. 
and  upon  the  Congregations  committed  to  their  charge, 
the  healthful  Spirit  of  Thy  grace ;  and,  that  they  may 
truly  please  Thee,  pour  upon  them  the  continual  dew 
of  Thy  blessing;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

\6. 

ALMIGHTY  and  gracious  God,  the  Father  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Who  hast  commanded  us  to 
pray  that  Thou  wouldest  send  forth  laborers  into  Thy 
harvest :  Of  Thine  infinite  mercy  give  us  true  teachers 
and  ministers  of  Thy  Word,  and  put  Thy  saving  Gos- 
pel in  their  hearts  and  on  their  lips,  that  they  may 
truly  fulfill  Thy  command,  and  preach  nothing  contrary 
to  Thy  Holy  Word ;  that  we,  being  warned,  instructed, 
nurtured,  comforted  and  strengthened  by  Thy  heavenly 
Word,  may  do  these  things  which  are  well-pleasing  to 
Thee,  and  profitable  to  us ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

17. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  by  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
didst  give  to  Thy  holy  Apostles  many  excellent 


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gifts,  and  commandedst  them  earnestly  to  feed  Thy 
flock :  Make,  we  beseech  Thee,  all  Pastors  diligently  to 
preach  Thy  holy  Word,  and  the  people  obediently  to 
follow  the  same,  that  they  may  receive  the  crown  of 
everlasting  glory ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

18. 

For  the  Church  in  its  Conflicts. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  wilt  have 
all  men  to  be  saved,  and  to  come  to  the  knowledge 
of  the  truth :  We  beseech  Thy  glorious  Majesty,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  impart  the  grace 
and  help  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  all  ministers  of  Thy 
Word,  that  they  may  purely  teach  it  to  the  saving  of 
men;  bring  to  naught  by  Thine  Almighty  power  and 
unsearchable  wisdom,  all  the  counsels  of  those  who 
hate  Thy  Word,  and  who,  by  corrupt  teaching  or  with 
violent  hands,  would  destroy  it,  and  enlighten  them 
with  the  knowledge  of  Thy  glory ;  that  we,  leading  a 
quiet  and  peaceable  life,  may,  by  a  pure  faith,  learn 
the  riches  of  Thy  heavenly  grace,  and  in  holiness  and 
righteousness  serve  Thee,  the  only  true  God ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

19. 

For 'those  v:ho  have  Erred. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  Whose  prop- 
erty it  is  always  to  have  mercy :  We  most  earnestly 
beseech  Thee  to  visit  with  Thy  fatherly  correction  all 
such  as  have  erred  and  gone  astray  from  the  truth  of 
Thy  holy  Word,  and  to  bring  them  to  a  due  sense  of 
their  error,  that  they  may  again  with  hearty  faith  re- 
ceive and  hold  fast  Thine  unchangeable  Truth ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS.  115 

20. 

0  ALMIGHTY,  Merciful,  and  Gracious  God  and 
Father,  with  our  whole  heart  we  beseech  Thee  for 
all  who  have  forsaken  the  Christian  faith,  all  who  have 
wandered  from  any  portion  thereof,  or  are  in  doubt  or 
temptation  through  the  corruptors  of  Thy  Word,  that 
Thou  wouldst  visit  them  as  a  Father,  reveal  unto  them 
their  error,  and  bring  them  back  from  their  wanderings, 
that  they,  in  singleness  of  heart,  taking  pleasure  alone 
in  the  pure  truth  of  Thy  Word,  may  be  made  wise 
thereby  unto  everlasting  life  ;  through  faith  in  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

21. 

For  Unity. 

OGOD,  Who  restorest  to  the  right  way  them  that 
err,  Who  gatherest  them  that  are  scattered,  and 
preservest  them  that  are  gathered :  Of  Thy  tender 
mercy,  we  beseech  Thee,  pour  upon  Thy  Christian 
people  the  grace  of  Unity,  that,  all  schisms  being 
healed,  Thy  flock,  united  to  the  true  Shepherd  of  Thy 
Church,  may  worthily  serve  Thee ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

22. 
For  the  Removal  of  Schism. 

BRING  to  naught,  0  Christ,  the  schisms  of  heresy, 
which  seek  to  subvert  Thy  truth ;  That,  as  Thou 
art  acknowledged  in  heaven  and  in  earth  as  one  and 
the  same  Lord,  so  Thy  people,  gathered  from  all 
nations,  may  serve  Thee  in  unity  of  faith.     Amen. 

23. 

For  the  Jews. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting   God,  Who  lovest  to 
show  mercy :     Hear  the  prayers  which  we  offer 


116  COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS. 

unto  Thee  for  Thine  ancient  people,  that,  acknow- 
ledging Jesus  Christ,  Who  is  the  Light  of  truth,  they 
may  be  delivered  from  their  darkness ;  through  the 
same,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

24. 

For  the  Heathen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  desirest  not 
the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  wouldest  have  all  men 
to  repent  and  live  :  Hear  our  prayers  for  the  Heathen ; 
take  away  iniquity  from  their  hearts,  and  turn  them 
from  their  idols  unto  the  living  and  true  God,  and  to 
Thine  only  Son ;  and  gather  them  into  Thy  holy 
Church,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  Name ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

FOR  THE  CIVIL  AUTHORITIES. 
25. 

0  MERCIFUL  Father  in  heaven,  Who  holdest  in 
Thy  hand  all  the  might  of  man,  and  who  hast 
ordained  the  powers  that  be  for  the  punishment  of 
evil-doers,  and  for  the  praise  of  them  that  do  well,  and 
of  Whom  is  all  rule  and  authority  in  the  kingdoms  of 
the  world :  We  humbly  beseech  Thee,  graciously  regard 
Thy  servants,  the  President  of  the  L^nited  States,  the 
Governor  of  this  Commonwealth,  our  Judges  and 
Magistrates,  and  all  the  rulers  of  the  earth.  May  all 
that  receive  the  sword,  as  Thy  ministers,  bear  it  accord- 
ing to  Thy  commandment.  Enlighten  and  defend  them 
by  Thy  aSTame,  0  God.  Grant  them  wisdom  and  under- 
standing, that,  under  their  peaceable  governance,  Thy 
people  may  be  guarded  and  directed  in  righteousness, 
quietness,  and  unity.  Protect  and  prolong  their  life, 
0  God  of  our  salvation,  that  we,  with  them,  may  show 


COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS.  117 

forth  the  praise  of  Thy  Name;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

26. 

For  our  Enemies. 

FORGIVE,  we  beseech  Thee,  0  Lord,  our  enemies, 
and  them  that  despitefully  use  us,  and  so  change 
their  hearts  that  they  may  walk  with  us  in  meekness 
and  peace;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

27. 

0  ALMIGHTY,  Everlasting  God,  Who,  through 
Thine  Only  Son,  our  blessed  Lord,  hast  com- 
manded us  to  love  our  enemies,  to  do  good  to  them 
that  hate  us,  and  to  pray  for  them  that  persecute  us : 
We  earnestly  beseech  Thee  that  by  Thy  gracious  visi- 
tation they  may  be  led  to  true  repentance,  and  may 
have  the  same  love,  and  be  of  one  accord,  and  of  one 
mind  and  heart  with  us,  and  with  Thy  whole  Church ; 
through  the  same,  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

28. 
In  time  of  National  Calamity. 

OLORD  God,  heavenly  Father:  We  humbly  confess 
unto  Thee  that  by  our  evil  doings  and  continual 
disobedience,  we  have  deserved  these  Thy  chastise- 
ments ;  but  we  earnestly  beseech  Thee,  for  Thy  Name's 
sake,  to  spare  us ;  restrain  the  harmful  power  of  the 
enemy,  and  succor  Thy  suffering  people;  that  Thy 
Word  may  be  declared  faithfully  and  without  hinder- 
ance,  and  that  we,  amending  our  sinful  lives,  may  walk 
obediently  to  Thy  holy  commandments ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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29. 

LOOK  mercifully,  0  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  on  the 
affliction  of  Thy  people ;  and  let  not  our  sins  de- 
stroy us,  but  let  Thine  Almighty  mercy  save  us; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

30. 

MOST  loving  and  gracious  Lord  God,  Who  for  our 
many  grievous  sins  art  pleased  sorely  to  chasten 
us :  We  flee  to  Thy  tender  and  fatherly  compassion 
alone,  beseeching  Thee  that,  as  a  father  pitieth  his  chil- 
dren, Thou  wouldest  pity  us  miserable  sinners.  Turn 
away  Thy  righteous  wrath,  and  give  us  not  over  to 
deserved  death,  but  deliver  us,  that  we  may  now  and 
evermore  praise  Thee,  0  gracious  God  and  Father, 
Who  desirest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that 
he  may  turn  from  his  wickedness  and  live;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

81. 
For  Prisoners. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  didst  bring  the  Apostle 
Peter  forth  out  of  prison  :  Have  mercy  upon  all 
who  are  innocently  imprisoned,  and  set  them  free 
from  their  bonds,  that  we  may  rejoice  in  their  deliver- 
ance, and  continually  give  praise  to  Thee;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

32. 
For  Peace  and  Quietness. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee,  mercifully  to  hear  the 
prayers  of  Thy  Church,  that  we,  being  delivered 
from  all  adversities,  and  serving  Thee  with  a  quiet 
mind,  may  enjoy  Thy  peace  all  the  days  of  our  life ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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IN  TIME  OP  AFFLICTION  AND  DISTRESS. 
33. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  the  Consolation 
of  the  sorrowful,  and  the  Strength  of  the  weak  : 
May  the  prayers  of  them  that  in  any  tribulation  or 
distress  cry  unto  Thee,  graciously  come  before  Thee,  so 
that  in  all  their  necessities  they  may  mark  and  receive 
Thy  manifold  help  and  comfort ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

34. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  Who  hast  ap- 
pointed us  to  endure  sufferings  and  death  with  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  before  we  enter  with  Him  into  eter- 
nal glory:  Grant  us  grace  at  all  times  to  subject  our- 
selves to  Thy  holy  will,  and  to  continue  steadfast  in 
the  true  faith  unto  the  end  of  our  lives,  and  at  all 
times  to  find  peace  and  joy  in  the  blessed  hope  of  the 
resurrection  of  the  dead,  and  of  the  glory  of  the  world 
to  come ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

35. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Cast  not  away  Thy  people  who 
cry  unto  Thee  in  their  tribulation :  but  for  the 
glory  of  Thy  Name,  be  pleased  to  succor  the  afflicted ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

36. 
For  the  Sick. 

ALMIGHTY,  Everlasting  God,  the  eternal  Salvation 
of  them  that  believe:  Hear  our  prayers  in  behalf 
of  Thy  servants  who  are  sick,  for  whom  we  implore  the 
aid  of  Thy  mercy,  that  being  restored  to  health,  they 
may  render  thanks  to  Thee  in  Thy  Church ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,     Amen. 


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37. 

OLORD,  look  down  from  heaven,  behold,  visit  and 
relieve  Thy  servants,  for  whom  we  offer  our  sup- 
plications; look  upon  them  with  the  eyes  of*  Thy  mercy; 
give  them  comfort  and  sure  confidence  in  Thee ;  defend 
them  from  the  danger  of  the  enemy,  and  keep  them  in 
perpetual  peace  and  safety ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

38. 
For  Mothers. 

0  ALMIGHTY,  Everlasting  God  and  Father,  Crea- 
tor of  all  things,  Who  by  Thy  grace,  through  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord,  makest  the  anguish  of  our  human  birth 
a  holy  and  salutary  cross :  We  pray  Thee,  0  gracious 
Father,  Lord  and  God,  that  Thou  wouldest  preserve 
and  guard  the  work  of  Thine  own  hand.  Forsake  not 
them  who  cry  to  Thee  in  sore  travail,  but  deliver  them 
out  of  all  their  pains,  to  their  joy,  and  to  the  glory  of 
Thy  goodness ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

39. 

In  time  of  Great  Sickness. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  our  heavenly 
Father :  We,  Thine  erring  children,  humbly  confess 
unto  Thee,  that  we  have  justly  deserved  the  chasten- 
ing, which  for  our  sins  Thou  hast  sent  upon  us ;  But 
we  entreat  Thee,  of  Thy  boundless  goodness  to  grant 
us  true  repentance,  graciously  to  forgive  our  sins,  to 
remove  from  us  or  to  lighten  our  merited  punishment, 
and  so  to  strengthen  us  by  Thy  grace  that  as  obedient 
children  we  may  be  subject  to  Thy  will,  and  bear  our 
afflictions  in  patience ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


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40. 
In  time  of  Drought. 

OGOD,  most  merciful  Father :  We  beseech  Thee  to 
open  the  windows  of  heaven,  and  to  send  a  fruitful 
rain  upon  us,  to  revive  the  earth,  and  to  refresh  the 
fruits  thereof,  for  all  things  droop  and  wither;  gra- 
ciously hear  our  prayer  in  this  our  necessity,  that  we 
may  praise  and  glorify  Thy  Name  forever  and  ever; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

41. 

In  time  of  Unseasonable  Weather. 

OLORD  God,  heavenly  Father,  Who  art  gracious 
and  merciful,  and  hast  promised  that  Thou  wilt 
hear  us  when  we  call  upon  Thee  in  our  troubles:  We 
beseech  Thee,  look  not  upon  our  sins  and  evil  doings, 
but  upon  our  necessities,  and  according  to  Thy  mercy 
send  us  such  seasonable  weather,  that  the  earth  may  in 
due  time  yield  her  increase;  that  by  Thy  goodness  we 
may  receive  our  daily  bread,  and  learn  to  know  Thee 
as  a  merciful  God,  and  evermore  give  thanks  to  Thee 
for  Thy  goodness  ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son, 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

THANKSGIVING. 

42. 

OLORD  God,  heavenly  Father,  from  Whom  with- 
out ceasing  we  receive  exceeding  abundantly  all 
good  gifts,  and  Who  daily  of  Thy  pure  grace  guardest 
us  against  all  evil :  Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  acknowledging  with  our  whole  heart 
all  this  Thy  goodness,  we  may  now  and  evermore  thank 
and  praise  Thy  loving  kindness  and  tender  mercy; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


122  COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS. 

43. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  Whose  mer- 
cies are  new  unto  us  every  morning,  and  Who, 
though  we  have  in  no  wise  deserved  Thy  goodness, 
dost  abundantly  provide  for  all  our  wants  of  body  and 
soul :'  Give  us,  we  pray  Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
we  may  heartily  acknowledge  Thy  merciful  goodness 
toward  us,  give  thanks  for  all  Thy  benefits,  and  serve 
Thee  in  willing  obedience ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

44. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  Who  in  Thy 
fatherly  wisdom  hast  chastened  us  on  account  of 
our  sins,  that  we  might  not  continue  in  impenitence 
and  vain  confidence,  and  thus  perish  with  the  ungodly  ; 
in  the  midst  of  wrath  Thou  hast  remembered  mercy, 
and  hast  graciously  delivered  us  out  of  our  affliction. 
We  give  Thee  therefore  most  hearty  thanks  and  praise, 
that  Thou  hast  turned  away  from  us  Thy  just  anger,  and 
shown  Thyself  favorable  toward  us  Thine  unworthy 
servants.  Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul :  and  all  that 
is  within  me,  bless  His  holy  Name.  Bless  the  Lord,  0 
my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  His  benefits.  Thou,  Lord, 
art  merciful  and  gracious,  slow  to  anger,  and  plenteous 
in  mercy.  Glory  be  to  Thee,  0  God,  forever;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

45. 

GLORY  be  to  Thee,  0  God  Most  Holy.  Glory  be  to 
Thee,  0  God  Most  High.  Glory  be  to  Thee,  0 
King  of  heaven  and  earth,  Who,  as  a  father  pitieth 
his  children,  pit:est  us.  Fill  us  with  joy  and  gladness 
in  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  when  Thou  shalt  render  to 
every  man  according  to  his  works,  we  may  be  found 
acceptable  before  Thee,  through   Him  Who  hath  re- 


COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS.  123 

deemed  us  from  the  shame  and  curse  of  sin,  even  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

FOR  SPECIAL  GIFTS  AND  GRACES. 

46. 
For  Protection  during  the  Day. 

OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  Almighty  and  Ever- 
lasting God,  Who  hast  safely  brought  us  to  the 
beginning  of  this  day :  Defend  us  in  the  same  with 
Thy  mighty  power ;  and  grant  that  this  day  we  fall 
into  no  sin,  neither  run  into  any  kind  of  danger;  but 
that  all  our  doings,  being  ordered  by  Thy  governance, 
may  be  righteous  in  Thy  sight ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

47. 
For  Protection  during  the  Night. 

LIGHTEN  our  darkness,  we  beseech  Thee,  0  Lord ; 
and  by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils 
and  dangers  of  this  night ;  for  the  love  of  Thy  Only 
Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

48. 
For  Grace  to  use  our  Gifts. 

OLORD  God  Almighty,  Who  dost  endue  Thy  ser- 
vants with  divers  and  singular  gifts  of  the  Holy 
Ghost:  Leave  us  not,  Ave  beseech  Thee,  destitute  of 
Thy  manifold  gifts,  nor  yet  of  grace  to  use  them 
alway  to  Thy  honor  and  glory ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

49. 
For  Grace  to  receive  the   Word. 

BLESSED  Lord,  Who  hast  caused  all  Holy  Scrip- 
tures to  be  written  for   our  learning:   Grant  that 


124  COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS. 

we  may  in  such  wise  hear  them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and 
inwardly  digest  them,  that  by  patience  and  comfort  of 
Thy  holy  Word,  we  may  embrace,  and  ever  hold  fast 
the  blessed  hope  of  everlasting  life,  which  Thou  hast 
given  us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

50. 
For  Grace  to  be  led  into  all  Truth. 

ENLIGHTEN  our  minds,  we  beseech  Thee,  0  God, 
by  the  Spirit  which  proceedeth  from  Thee ;  that, 
as  Thy  Son  hath  promised,  we  may  be  led  into  all 
truth;  through  the  same,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

51. 
For  Spiritual  Renewal. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  given  us  Thy  Only- 
Begotten  Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  Him : 
Grant  that  we  being  regenerate,  and  made  Thy  chil- 
dren by  adoption  and  grace,  may  daily  be  renewed  by 
Thy  Holy  Spirit;  through  the  same,  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

52. 
For  Penitence. 

MERCIFUL  Father,  Give  us  grace  that  we  may 
never  presume  to  sin;  but  if  at  any  time  we 
offend  Thy  Divine  Majesty,  may  we  truly  repent  and 
lament  our  offence,  and  by  a  lively  faith  obtain  remis- 
sion of  all  our  sins ;  solely  through  the  merits  of  Thy 
Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

53. 

For  Pardon, 

HEAR,  we  beseech  Thee,  0  Lord,  the  prayer  of  Thy 
suppliants,  and  spare  those  who  confess  their  sins 


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unto  Thee,  that  Thou  mayest  bestow  upon  us  both 
pardon  and  peace ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

54. 
For  Deliverance  from  Sin. 

WE  beseech  Thee,  0  Lord,  in  Thy  clemency  to  show 
us  Thine  unspeakable  mercy;  that  Thou  mayest 
both  set  us  free  from  our  sins,  and  rescue  us  from  the 
punishments  which,  for  our  sins,  we  deserve;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

55. 
For  Grace  to  do  God's  Will. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  give  us  grace  that  we  may  cast 
away  the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  upon  us  the 
armor  of  light,  now  in  the  time  of  this  mortal  life,  in 
which  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  came  to  visit  us  in  great 
humility;  that  in  the  last  day,  when  He  shall  come 
again  in  His  glorious  Majesty  to  judge  both  the  quick 
and  dead,  we  may  rise  to  the  life  immortal ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

56. 
For  Grace  to  love  and  serve  God. 

OGOD,  Who,  through  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
dost  pour  the  gifts  of  charity  into  the  hearts  of 
Thy  faithful  people  :  Grant  unto  Thy  servants  health 
both  of  mind  and  body,  that  they  may  love  Thee  with 
their  whole  strength,  and  with  their  whole  heart  per- 
form those  things  which  are  pleasing  unto  Thee; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


126  COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS. 

57. 
For  Aid  against  Temptation. 

OGOD,  Who  justifiest  the  ungodly,  and  Who  desirest 
not  the  death  of  the  sinner :  We  humbly  implore 
Thy  Majesty,  that  Thou  wouldest  graciously  assist,  by 
Thy  heavenly  aid,  and  evermore  shield  with  Thy  pro- 
tection, Thy  servants  who  trust  in  Thy  mercy,  that 
they  may  be  separated  by  no  temptations  from  Thee, 
and,  without  ceasing,  may  serve  Thee ;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

58. 
For  Faith. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Ever-living  God,  Who  hast  given 
to  them  that  believe  exceeding  great  and  precious 
promises :  Grant  us  so  perfectly,  and  without  all  doubt, 
to  believe  in  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  that  our  faith  in 
Thy  sight  may  never  be  reproved.  Hear  us,  0  Lord, 
through  the  same,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

59. 
For  Divine  Guidance  and  Help. 

DIRECT  us,  0  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  Thy 
most  gracious  favor,  and  further  us  with  Thy  con- 
tinual help ;  that  in  all  our  works  begun,  continued, 
and  ended  in  Thee,  we  may  glorify  Thy  holy  Name ; 
and  finally,  by  Thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting  life ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

60. 

0  ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  vouchsafe,  we 
beseech  Thee,  to  direct,  sanctify  and  govern  both 
our  hearts  and  bodies  in  the  ways  of  Thy  laws,  and  in 
the  works  of  Thy  commandments  ;  that,  through  Thy 


COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS.  127 

most  mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may 
be  preserved  in  body  and  soul ;  through  our  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

61. 

For  Spiritual  Illumination. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the 
brightness  of  Thy  glory  may  shine  forth  upon  us, 
and  that  the  light  of  Thy  light  by  the  illumination  of 
the  Holy  Spirit  may  stablish  the  hearts  of  all  that 
have  been  born  anew  by  Thy  grace ;  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

62. 
For  Likeness  to  Christ. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  given  Thine  Only  Son 
to  be  unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin  and  also  an 
ensample  of  godly  life:  Give  us  grace  that  we  may 
always  most  thankfully  receive  that  His  inestimable 
benefit,  and  also  daily  endeavor  ourselves  to  follow  the 
blessed  steps  of  His  most  holy  life ;  through  the  same, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

63. 

For  a  Right  Knowledge  of  Christ. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  Whom  to  know  is  everlasting 
life :  Grant  us  perfectly  to  know  Thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  to  be  the  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Life ;  that 
following  His  steps  we  may  steadfastly  walk  in  the 
way  that  leadeth  to  eternal  life ;  through  the  same, 
Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

64. 
For  the  Holy  Spirit. 

OLORD  God,  heavenly  Father,  Who  by  the  blessed 
light  of  Thy  divine  Word  hast  led  us  to  the  know- 


128  COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS. 

ledge  of  Thy  Son :  We  most  heartily  beseech  Thee  so 
to  replenish  us  with  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
we  may  ever  walk  in  the  light  of  Thy  truth,  and  re- 
joicing with  sure  confidence  in  Christ  our  Saviour, 
may  in  the  end  be  brought  unto  everlasting  salvation ; 
through  the  same,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen, 

65. 
A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  of  Thy 
±\.  great  mercy  in  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son  dost  grant  us 
forgiveness  of  sin,  and  all  things  pertaining  to  life  and 
godliness :  Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
that  He  may  so  rule  our  hearts,  that  we,  being  ever 
mindful  of  Thy  fatherly  mercy,  may  strive  to  mortify 
the  flesh,  and  to  overcome  the  world;  and,  serving 
Thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of  living,  may  give  Thee 
continual  thanks  for  all  Thy  goodness  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

66. 

For  Purity. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  unto  Whom  all  hearts  are  open, 
all  desires  known,  and  from  Whom  no  secrets  are 
hid :  Cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspi- 
ration of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  perfectly  love 
Thee,  and  worthily  magnify  Thy  holy  Name ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

67. 
For  Innocency  of  Life. 

OGOD,  Whose  strength  is  made  perfect  in  weak- 
ness :  Mortify  and  kill  all  vices  in  us,  and  so 
strengthen  us  by  Thy  grace,  that  by  the  innocency  of 
our  lives,  and  the  constancy  of  our  faith  even  unto 
death,  we  may  glorify  Thy  holy  Name ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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68. 
For  Love  to  God. 

OGOD,  Who  makest  all  things  to  work  together  for 
good  to  them  that  love  Thee :  Pour  into  our  hearts 
such  steadfast  love  toward  Thee,  that  the  pure  desires 
which  by  Thy  Spirit  have  been  stirred  up  in  us,  may 
not  be  turned  aside  by  any  temptation  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

69. 
For  Charity. 

OLORD,  Who  hast  taught  us  that  all  our  doings 
without  charity  are  nothing  worth :  Send  Thy 
Holy  Spirit  and  pour  into  our  hearts  that  most  excel- 
lent gift  of  Charity,  the  very  bond  of  peace  and  of  all 
virtues,  without  which  whosoever  liveth  is  counted 
dead  before  Thee;  grant  this  for  Thine  Only  Son 
Jesus  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

70. 
For  Humility. 

OGOD,  Who  resistest  the  proud,  and  givest  grace  to 
the  humble :  Grant  unto  us  true  humility,  after  the 
likeness  in  which  Thine  Only  Son  hath  revealed  it  in 
Himself,  that  we  may  never  be  lifted  up  and  provoke 
Thy  wrath,  but  in  all  lowliness  be  made  partaker^ 
yf  the  gifts  of  Thy  grace ;  through  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

71. 

For  Patience. 

OGOD,  Who  by  the  meek  endurance  of  Thine  Only- 
begotten  Son  didst  beat  down  the  pride  of  the  old 
enemy  :   Help  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  rightly  to  treasure 
in  our  hearts  what  our  Lord  hath  of  His  goodness 
9 


130  COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS. 

borne  for  our  sakes;  that  after  His  example  we  may 
bear  with  patience  whatsoever  things  are  adverse  to 
us ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

72. 
For  a  Happy  Death. 

CONFIRM,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  Thine 
unworthy  servants  in  Thy  grace ;  that  in  the  hour 
of  our  death  the  adversary  may  not  prevail  against  us, 
but  that  we  may  be  found  worthy  of  everlasting  life ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

73. 
For  the  Blessedness  of  Heaven. 

ALMIGHTY,  Everlasting  God,  Who  didst  give  Thine 
Only  Son  to  be  a  High  Priest  of  good  things  to 
come :  Hereafter  grant  unto  us,  Thine  unworthy  ser- 
vants, to  have  our  share  in  the  company  of  the 
blessed ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.      Amen. 

74. 

For  Peace. 

OGOD,  Who  art  the  Author  of  peace  and  Lover  of 
concord,  in  knowledge  of  Whom  standeth  our  eter- 
nal life,  Whose  service  is  perfect  freedom :  Defend  us, 
Thy  humble  servants,  in  all  assaults  of  our  enemies  ; 
that  we,  surely  trusting  in  Thy  defence,  may  not  feat 
the  power  of  any  adversaries ;  through  the  might  of 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

FOR  ANSWER  TO  PRAYER. 

75. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
time  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  suppli- 


COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS.  131 

cations  unto  Thee ;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or 
three  are  gathered  together  in  Thy  Name,  Thou  wilt 
grant  their  requests :  Fulfill  now,  0  Lord,  the  desires 
and  petitions  of  Thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expe- 
dient for  them ;  granting  us  in  this  world  knowledge 
of  Thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to  come  life  everlasting. 
Amen. 

76. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Fountain  of  all  wisdom,  Who 
knowest  our  necessities  before  we  ask,  and  our 
ignorance  in  asking :  We  beseech  Thee  to  have  com- 
passion upon  our  infirmities ;  and  those  things  which 
for  our  unworthiness  we  dare  not,  and  for  our  blind- 
ness we  cannot  ask,  vouchsafe  to  give  us,  for  the  wor- 
thiness of  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

77. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  promised  to  hear  the 
.  petitions  of  those  who  ask  in  Thy  Son's  Name : 
We  beseech  Thee  mercifully  to  incline  Thine  ear  to 
us  who  have  now  made  our  prayers  and  supplications 
unto  Thee ;  and  grant  that  those  things  which  we  have 
faithfully  asked  according  to  Thy  will,  may  effectually 
be  obtained,  to  the  relief  of  our  necessities,  and  to  the 
setting  forth  of  Thy  glory ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


GENERAL  PRAYERS. 


THE  LITANY. 


%  The  Litany  may  be  used  at  Matins  on  Sundays  when  there  is  no 
Communion,  and  at  Vespers  on  Sundays,  Wednesdays,  and  Fri- 
days, and  on  Days  of  Humiliation  and  Prayer.  The  Responses 
in  italics  should  be  sung  or  said  by  the  Congregation.  The  Re- 
sponses may  be  repeated  after  each  phrase,  or  only  at  the  end 
of  each  group,  as  here  followeth  : 

LORD,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 

0  Christ,  hear  us. 
O  God,  the  Father  in  heaven ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world  ; 

Have  mercy  upon  lis. 
O  God,  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

Be  gracious  unto  us. 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 
Be  gracious  unto  us. 

Help  us,  good  Lord. 
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GENERAL  PRAYERS.  133 

From  all  sin ; 
From  all  error ; 
From  all  evil; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  the  crafts  and  assaults  of  the  devil ; 
From  sudden  and  evil  death ; 
From  pestilence  and  famine ; 
From  war  and  bloodshed  ; 
From  sedition  and  rebellion ; 
From  lightning  and  tempest ; 
From  all  calamity  by  fire  and  water; 
Alia  from  everlasting  death  : 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  the  mystery  of  Thy  holy  Incarnation  ; 
By  Thy  holy  Nativity ; 
By  Thy  Baptism,  Fasting,  and  Temptation ; 
By  Thine  Agony  and  Bloody  Sweat ; 
By  Thy  Cross  and  Passion  ; 
By  Thy  precious  Death  and  Burial ; 
By  Thy  glorious  Resurrection  and  Ascension  ; 
And  by  the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  the   Com- 
forter : 

Help  us,  good  Lord. 

In  all  time  of  our  tribulation  ; 
In  all  time  of  our  prosperity ; 
In  the  hour  of  death  ; 
And  in  the  day  of  judgment : 
Help  us,  good  Lord. 

We  poor  sinners  do  beseech  Thee ; 
To  hear  us,  0  Lord  God. 

And  to  lead  and  govern  Thy  holy  Christian  Church 
in  the  right  way ; 

To  preserve  all  pastors  and  ministers  of  Thy  Church 
in  the  true  knowledge  and  understanding  of  Thy  Word, 
and  in  holiness  of  life ; 


134  GENERAL  PRAYERS. 

To  put  an  end  to  all  schisms  and  causes  of  offence  ; 

To   bring  into   the  way  of  truth  all   such  as   have 
erred,  and  are  deceived ; 

To  beat  down  Satan  under  our  feet : 

To  send  faithful  laborers  into  Thy  harvest ; 

To    accompany   Thy   Word   with    Thy    Spirit    and 
grace ; 

To  raise  up  them  that  fall,  and  to  strengthen  such  as 
do  stand ; 

And  to  comfort  and  help  the  weak-hearted  and  the 
distressed : 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

To  give  to  all  nations  peace  and  concord  ; 

To    preserve   our    country   from    discord    and    con- 
tention ; 

To  give  to  our  nation  perpetual  victory  over  all  its 
enemies ; 

To    direct   and    defend    our    President,    and   all    in 
authority ; 

And  to  bless  and  keep  our  magistrates,  and  all  our 
people : 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

To  behold  and  succor  all  who  are  in  danger,  neces- 
sity, and  tribulation ; 

To  protect  all  who  travel  by  land  or  water ; 

To  preserve  all  women  in  the  perils  of  childbirth  ; 

To  strengthen  and  keep  all  sick  persons  and  young 
children ; 

To  set  free  all  who  are  innocently  imprisoned ; 

To  defend  and  provide  for  all  fatherless  children  and 
widows ; 

And  to  have  mercy  upon  all  men : 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

To  forgive  our  enemies,  persecutors,  and  slanderers, 
and  to  turn  their  hearts ; 


GENEBAL  PRAYERS.  135 

To  give  and  preserve  to  our  use  the  fruits  of  the  earth ; 
And  graciously  to  hear  our  prayers : 
We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Son  of  God ; 
We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin   of  the 
world ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin    of  the 
world ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

O   Lamb  of  God,   that  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 
world ; 

Grant  us  Thy  peace. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 
0  Ghristy  hear  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us.     Amen. 

^1  Then  shall  the  Minister,  and  the  Congregation  with  him,  say 
the  Lord's  Prayer,  after  which  may  be  said  one  or  more  of  the 
Litany  Collects  here  following. 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven  ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is 
the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever 
and  ever.     Amen. 


136  GENERAL  PRAYERS. 

LITANY    COLLECTS. 
1. 

O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  after  our  sins. 
Neither  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  "Who  de- 
sirest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that  he 
should  turn  from  his  evil  way  and  live :  We  beseech 
Thee  graciously  to  turn  from  us  those  punishments 
which  we  by  our  sins  have  deserved,  and  to  grant  us 
grace  ever  hereafter  to  serve  Thee  in  holiness  and 
pureness  of  living;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

2. 

Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of  Thy  Name. 
Deliver  us,  and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  Thy  Name's  sake. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  by  Thy 
Holy  Spirit  dost  govern  and  sanctify  the  whole 
Christian  Church :  Hear  our  prayers  for  all  members 
of  the  same,  and  mercifully  grant,  that  by  Thy  grace 
they  may  serve  Thee  in  true  faith;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

3. 

O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  after  our  sins. 
Neither  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

OGOD,  merciful  Father,  Who  despisest  not  the  sigh- 
ing of  a  contrite  heart,  nor  the  desire  of  such  as  are 
sorrowful :  Mercifully  assist  our  prayers  which  we  make 
before  Thee  in  all  our  troubles  and  adversities,  when- 
soever they  oppress  us;  and  graciously  hear  us,  that 
those  evils  which  the  craft  and  subtilty  of  the  devil  or 
man  worketh  against  us,  may,  by  Thy  good  providence, 
be  brought  to  naught ;  that  we  Thy  servants,  being 
hurt  by  no   persecutions,  may  evermore   give   thanks 


GENERAL  PRAYERS.  137 

unto  Thee  in  Thy  holy  Church ;   through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

4. 

O  Lord,  enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant. 
For  in  Thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the 
midst  of  so  many  and  great  dangers,  that  by  reason 
of  the  frailty  of  our  nature  we  cannot  always  stand 
upright:  Grant  us  such  strength  and  protection,  as 
may  support  us  in  all  dangers,  and  carry  us  through  all 
temptations  ;   through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

5. 

Call  upon  Me  in  the  day  of  trouble. 

I  will  deliver  thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  Me. 

SPARE  us,  O  Lord,  and  mercifully  forgive  us  our 
sins,  and  though  by  our  continual  transgressions  we 
have  merited  Thy  punishments,  be  gracious  unto  us, 
and  grant  that  all  those  evils  which  we  have  deserved, 
may  be  turned  from  us,  and  overruled  to  our  everlast- 
ing good  ',  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

6. 
For  Peace. 

The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  His  people. 
.The  Lord  will  bless  His  people  withpeace. 

OGOD,  from  Whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  coun- 
sels, and  all  just  works  do  proceed  :  Give  unto  Thy 
servants  that  peace,  which  the  world  cannot  give ;  that 
our  heart  may  be  set  to  obey  Thy  commandments, 
and  also  that  by  Thee,  we,  being  defended  from  the 
fear  of  our  enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and 
quietness;  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour.     Amen. 


138  GENERAL  PRAYERS. 

II. 

THE  SUFFRAGES. 

%  The  Suffrages  may  be  used  at  Matins  or  Vespers  in  the  same 
manner  as  the  Litany. 

LORD,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Our  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven  ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name  ;  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on  earth 
as  it  is  in  heaven ;   Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
I  said,  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  me ; 

Meal  my  soul;  for  L  have  sinned  against  Thee. 
Return,  O  Lord,  how  long? 

And  let  it  repent  Thee  concerning  Thy  servants. 
Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us ; 

According  as  we  hope  in  Thee. 
Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness; 

And  let  Thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 
O  Lord,  save  our  rulers  ; 

Let  the  King  hear  us  when  we  call. 
Save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thine  inheritance ; 

Feed  them  also,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 
Remember  Thy  Congregation ; 

Which  Thou  hast  purchased  of  old. 
Peace  be  within  thy  walls ; 

And  prosperity  within  thy  palaces. 
Let  us  pray  for  our  absent  brethren  ; 

0  Thou,  our  God,  save  Thy  servants  that  trust  in 
Thee. 


GENERAL  PRAYERS.  139 

Let  us  pray  for  the  broken-hearted  and  the  captives ; 

Redeem  Israel,  0  God,  out  of  all  his  troubles. 
Send  them  help  from  the  Sanctuary  ; 

And  strengthen  them  out  of  Zion. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  ; 

And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

«[  Then  may  be  said  responsively,  by  the  Minister  and  Congrega- 
tion, the  Psalm  De  profundis  at  Matins,  and  Miserere  mei  at 
Vespers. 

Ps.  cxxx.    De  profundis. 

OUT  of  the  depths  have  I  cried : 
Unto  Thee,  0  Lord. 
Lord,  hear  my  voice : 

Let  Thine  ears  be  attentive  to  the  voice  of  my  suppli- 
cations. 

If  Thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities : 

0  Lord,  who  shall  stand  f 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  Thee  : 

That  Thou  mayest  be  feared. 
I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait : 

And  in  His  Word  do  I  hope. 
My  soul   waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning : 

1  say,  more  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morning. 
Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord  : 

For  with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy,  and  with  Him  is 
plenteous  redemption. 

And  He  shall  redeem  Israel : 

From  all  his  iniquities. 
Glorv  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


140  GENERAL  PRAYERS. 


Ps.  li.    Miserere  mei. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  Thy 
loving-kindness  : 

According  unto  the  multitude  of  Thy  tender  mercies, 
blot  out  my  transgressions. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity : 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 
For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions  : 

And  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 
Against  Thee,  Thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  done 
this  evil  in  Thy  sight : 

That  Thou  mightest  be  justified  when   Thou  speakest, 
and  be  clear  when  Thou  judg  est. 
Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity : 

And  in  sin  did  my  mother  conceive  me. 
Behold,  Thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts : 
And  in  the  hidden  part  Thou  shalt  make  me  to  know 
wisdom. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean : 
Wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 
Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness : 

That  the  bones  ivhich  Thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 
Hide  Thy  face  from  my  sins : 

And  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 
Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God  : 

And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 
Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence  :  < 

And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 
Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation ; 

And  uphold  me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 
Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  Thy  ways : 
And  sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  Thee. 
Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  O  God,  Thou  God 
of  my  salvation : 

And  my  tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  Thy  righteousness. 


GENERAL  PRAYERS,  141 

O  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips : 

And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  praise. 
For  Thou  desirest  not  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it : 

Thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  offering. 
The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit : 

A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  0  God,  Thou  wilt  not 
despise. 

Do  good  in  Thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion : 

Build  Thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 
Then  shalt  Thou  be   pleased  with   the   sacrifices   of 
righteousness,   with    burnt   offering    and   whole    burnt 
offeriDg : 

Then  shall  they  offer  bullocks  upon  Thine  Altar. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  be  said: 

Turn  us  again,  O  God  of  hosts  ; 

Cause  TJiy  face  to  shine  and  we  shall  be  saved. 
Arise,  O  Christ,  for  our  help ; 

And  redeem  us,  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  ; 

And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 
The  Lord  be  with  you. 

And  with  thy  spirit. 
Let  us  pray. 

|  Then  may  the  Minister  say  a  Collect  for  the  Season  and  any 
other  suitable  Collects,  and  after  that  he  may  say  this  Collect 
for  Peace. 

Give  peace  in  our  days,  O  Lord : 

Because  there  is  none  other  that  Jighteth  for  us,  except 
Thou,  our  God. 
O  Lord,  let  there  be  peace  in  Thy  strength : 

And  abundance  in  Thy  towers. 
Let  us  pray. 


142  GENERAL  PRAYERS. 

OGOD,  from  Whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  coun= 
sels,  and  all  just  works  do  proceed  :  Give  unto  Thy 
servants  that  peace,  which  the  world  cannot  give ;  that 
our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  Thy  commandments,  and 
also  that  by  Thee,  we,  being  defended  from  the  fear  of 
our  enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and  quietness ; 
through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.     Amen. 

U  Then  may  be  sung  or  said : 

Bless  we  the  Lord  : 
Thanks  be  to  God. 


ILL 

THE  MORNING  SUFFRAGES. 

fl  To  be  said  at  Matins,  or   at  the  Morning  Prayer  of  the 
Household. 

LORD,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

%  Then  shall  all  say  the  Lord's  Prayer  and  the  Apostles'  Creed : 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven  ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
Heaven  and  earth ;  And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only 


i 


GENERAL  PRAYERS.  143 

Son,  our  Lord ;  Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary  :  Suffered  under  Pon- 
tius Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried ;  He  de- 
scended into  hell;  The  third  day  He  rose  again  from 
the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth 
on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty; 
From  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and 
the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  Christian 
Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints ;  The  Forgiveness 
of  sins;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body;  And  the  Life 
everlasting.     Amen. 


UNTO  Thee  have  I  cried,  O  Lord  : 
And  in  the  morning  shall  my  prayer  prevent  Thee. 
Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  Thy  praise  : 

And  with  TJiy  honor  all  the  day. 
O  Lord,  hide  Thy  face  from  my  sins  : 

And  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 
Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God  : 

And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 
Cast  me  not  away  from  Tliy  presence : 

And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 
Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation  : 

And  uphold  me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 
Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  this  day  : 

To  keep  us  ivithout  sin: 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  Lord  : 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  ug : 

As  our  trust  is  in  Thee. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  : 

And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 
The  Lord  be  with  you : 

And  with  thy  spirit. 
Let  us  pray. 


144  GENERAL  PRAYERS. 

1}  Then  shall  be  said  the  Prayer  h&re  following,  or  No.  46  or  No. 
60  of  the  Collects  and  Prayers,  or  any  other  suitable  prayer. 

"TT7E  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  Heavenly  Father,  through 
VV  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  that  Thou  hast  pro- 
tected us  through  the  night  from  all  danger  and  harm; 
and  we  beseech  Thee  to  preserve  and  keep  us,  this  day 
also,  from  all  sin  and  evil;  that  in  all  our  thoughts, 
words  and  deeds,  we  may  serve  and  please  Thee.  Into 
Thy  hands  we  commend  our  bodies  and  souls,  and  all 
that  is  ours.  Let  Thy  holy  angel  have  charge  con- 
cerning us,  that  the  wicked  one  have  no  power  over  us. 
Amen. 

Bless  we  the  Lord. 
Thanks  he  to  God. 


IV. 

THE  EVENING  SUFFRAGES. 

*[  To  be  used  at  Vespers,  or  at  the  Evening  Prayer  of  the 
Household, 

LORD,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 


o 


*[  Then  shall  all  say  : 

UR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven  ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 


GENERAL  PRAYERS.  145 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker 
of  Heaven  and  earth ;  And  in  Jesus  Christ  His 
only  Son,  our  Lord ;  Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary ;  Suffered  under  Pon- 
tius Pilate ;  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried ;  He  de- 
scended into  hell ;  The  third  day  He  rose  again  from 
the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven ;  And  sitteth  on 
the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty ;  From 
thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Christian 
Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints;  The  Forgiveness 
of  sins ;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body ;  And  the  Life 
everlasting.     Amen. 

Blessed  art  Thou,  0  Lord  God  of  our  fathers  : 

And  greatly  to  be  praised  and  glorified  forever. 
Bless  we  the   Father,   and   the   Son,  and   the   Holy 
Ghost : 

We  praise  and  magnify  Him  forever. 
Blessed    art    Thou,    O    Lord,    in    the    firmament    of 
heaven : 

And  greatly  to  be  praised,  and  glorified,  and  highly 
exalted  forever. 

The   Almighty   and   Merciful    Lord,   bless    and    pre- 
serve us. 
Amen. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  this  night : 

To  keep  us  without  sin. 
O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us : 

As  our  trust  is  in  Thee. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  : 

And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 
The  Lord  be  with  you. 

And  with  thy  spirit 
Let  us  pray. 
10 


146  GENERAL  PRAYERS. 

%  Then  shall  be  said  the  Prayer  here  following,  or  Nb.  47  of  the 
Collects  and  Prayers,  or  any  other  suitable  Prayer. 

WE  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  Heavenly  Father,  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  that  Thou  hast  this 
day  so  graciously  protected  us  ;  and  we  beseech  Thee  to 
forgive  us  all  our  sins,  and  the  wrong  which  we  have 
done,  and  by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  the 
perils  and  dangers  of  this  night.  Into  Thy  hands  we 
commend  our  bodies  and  souls,  and  all  that  is  ours. 
Let  Thy  holy  angel  have  charge  concerning  us,  that 
the  wicked  one  have  no  power  over  us.     Amen. 

Bless  we  the  Lord. 
Thanks  be  to  God. 


THE  BIDDING  PRAYER. 

BKETHKEN,  let  us  pray  for  the  whole  Christian 
Church,  that  the  Lord  our  God  would  vouchsafe  to 
defend  it  against  all  the  assaults  and  temptations  of 
the  adversary,  and  to  keep  it  perpetually  upon  the 
true  foundation,  Jesus  Christ. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  "Who  hast  revealed 
Thy  glory  to  all  nations  in  Jesus  Christ  and  the 
word  of  His  truth :  Keep,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  safety 
the  works  of  Thy  mercy,  that  so  Thy  Church,  spread 
throughout  all  nations,  may  serve  Thee  in  true  faith, 
and  persevere  in  the  confession  of  Thy  Name ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray  for  the  Ministers  of  the  Word,  for  all 
estates  of  men  in  the  Church,  and  for  all  the  people  of 
God. 


GENERAL  PRAYERS.  147 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  by  Whose  Spirit 
the  whole  body  of  the  Church  is  governed  and  sanc- 
tified :  Receive  our  supplications  and  prayers,  which  we 
offer  before  Thee  for  all  estates  of  men  in  Thy  holy 
Church,  that  every  member  of  the  same,  in  his  voca- 
tion and  ministry,  may  truly  and  godly  serve  Thee ; 
through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray  for  our  Catechumens,  that  the  Lord  our 
God  would  open  their  hearts  and  the  door  of  His  mercy, 
that  having  received  the  remission  of  all  their  sins  by 
the  washing  of  regeneration,  they  may  be  mindful  of 
their  baptismal  covenant,  and  evermore  be  found  in 
Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  Who  dost  always 
multiply  Thy  Church,  and  with  Thy  light  and 
grace  dost  strengthen  the  hearts  of  those  whom  Thou 
hast  regenerated,  confirming  unto  them  Thy  covenant 
and  faithfulness:  Grant  unto  our  Catechumens  increase 
both  of  faith  and  knowledge,  that  they  may  rejoice  in 
their  Baptism  and  really  and  heartily  renew  their  cove- 
nant with  Thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray  for  all  in  authority,  and  especially  for 
the  Government  of  the  United  States,  that  we  may  lead 
a  quiet  and  peaceful  life  in  all  godliness  and  honesty. 

0  MERCIFUL  Father  in  heaven,  Who  boldest  in 
Thy  hand  all  the  might  of  man,  and  Who  hast 
ordained  the  powers  that  be  for  the  punishment  of  evil- 
doers, and  for  the  praise  of  them  that  do  well,  and  of 
Whom  is  all  rule  and  authority  in  the  kingdoms  of  the 
world :  We  humbly  beseech  Thee,  .graciously  regard 
Thy  servants,  the  President  of  the  United  States,  the 
Governor  of  this  Commonwealth,  our  Judges  and 
magistrates,  and  all  the  Rulers  of  the  earth  ;  that  all 
who  receive  the  sword,  as  Thy  ministers,  may   bear  it 


148  GENERAL  PRAYERS. 

according  to  Thy  commandment ;   through  Christ   our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray  our  Lord  God  Almighty  that  He  would 
deliver  the  world  from  all  error,  take  away  disease, 
ward  off  famine,  open  the  prisons,  set  free  those  in  bond- 
age, grant  a  safe  return  to  the  wayfarers,  health  to  the 
sick,  and  to  our  mariners  a  harbor  of  security. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  the  Consolation 
of  the  sorrowful,  and  the  Strength  of  the  weak : 
May  the  prayers  of  them  that  in  any  tribulation  or 
distress  cry  unto  Thee  graciously  come  before  Thee,  so 
that  in  all  their  necessities  they  may  mark  and  receive 
Thy  manifold  help  and  comfort ;  through  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

^Here  may  be  offered  Prayers  for  Schismatics,  Jews,  and  Heathen. 
{See  Collects  and  Prayers,  pages  115,  116. ) 

Let  us  pray  for  peace,  that  we  may  come  to  the 
knowledge  of  God's  holy  "Word,  and  walk  before  Him 
as  becometh  Christians. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  King  of  glory, 
.  and  Lord  of  heaven  and  -earth,  by  Whose  Spirit 
all  things  are  governed,  by  Whose  providence  all 
things  are  ordered,  Who  art  the  God  of  peace,  and  the 
author  of  all  concord :  Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy 
heavenly  peace  and  concord,  that  we  may  serve  Thee 
in  true  fear,  to  the  praise  and  glory  of  Thy  Name ; 
through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray  for  our  enemies,  that  God  would  remem- 
ber them  in  mercy,  and  graciously  vouchsafe  unto  them 
such  things  as  are  both  needful  for  them  and  profitable 
unto  their  salvation. 

0    ALMIGHTY,    everlasting    God,    Who,   through 
Thine    Only    Son,  our   blessed    Lord,  hast    com- 
manded  us  to  love  our  enemies,  to  do  good  to  them 


GENERAL  PRAYERS.  149 

that  hate  us,  and  to  pray  for  them  that  persecute  us: 
We  earnestly  beseech  Thee,  that  by  Thy  gracious  visi- 
tation all  our  enemies  may  be  led  to  true  repentance, 
and  may  have  the  same  love,  and  be  of  one  accord  and 
of  one  mind  and  heart,  with  us  and  with  Thy  whole 
Christian  Church ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray  for  the  fruits  of  the  earth,  that  God  would 
send  down  His  blessing  upon  them,  and  graciously  dis- 
pose our  hearts  to  enjoy  them  in  submission  to  His  holy 
will. 

OLOKD,  Father  Almighty,  Who  by  Thy  Word  hast 
created  and  dost  bless  and  uphold  all  things :  We 
pray  Thee  so  to  reveal  unto  us  Thy  Word  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  that  He  dwelling  in  our  hearts,  we  may 
by  Thy  grace  be  made  meet  to  receive  Thy  blessing  on 
all  the  fruits  of  the  earth,  and  whatsoever  pertains  to 
our  bodily  need ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Finally,  let  us  pray  for  all  those  things  for  which  our 
Lord  would  have  us  ask  : 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasser,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is 
the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever 
and  ever.     Amen. 


VI. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  Who  art  worthy 
to  be  had  in  reverence  by  all  the  children  of  men : 
We  give  Thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  for  the 


150  GENERAL  PRAYERS. 

innumerable  blessings,  both  temporal  and  spiritual, 
which,  without  any  merit  or  worthiness  on  our  part, 
Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  us. 

We  praise  Thee,  especially,  that  Thou  hast  pre- 
served unto  us,  in  their  purity,  Thy  saving  Word,  and 
the  sacred  ordinances  of  Thy  house.  And  we  beseech 
Thee,  O  Lord,  to  grant  and  preserve  unto  Thy  holy 
Church,  throughout  the  world,  purity  of  doctrine,  and 
faithful  pastors  who  shall  preach  Thy  Word  with 
power;  and  help  all  who  hear,  rightly  to  understand, 
and  truly  to  believe  the  same.  Be  Thou  the  Protector 
and  Defender  of  Thy  people  in  all  time  of  tribulation 
and  danger ;  and  may  we,  in  communion  with  Thy 
Church,  and  in  brotherly  unity  with  all  our  fellow- 
Christians,  fight  the  good  fight  of  faith,  and  in  the  end 
receive  the  salvation  of  our  souls. 

Bestow  Thy  grace  upon  all  the  nations  of  the  earth. 
Especially  do  we  entreat  Thee  to  bless  our  land,  and 
all  its  inhabitants,  and  all  who  are  in  authority.  Cause 
Thy  glory  to  dwell  among  us,  and  let  mercy  and  truth, 
righteousness  and  peace,  everywhere  prevail.  To  this 
end  we  commend  to  Thy  care  all  our  schools,  and  pray 
Thee  to  make  them  nurseries  of  useful  knowledge  and 
of  Christian  virtues,  that  they  may  bring  forth  the 
wholesome  fruits  of  life. 

Graciously  defend  us  from  all  calamities  by  fire  and 
water,  from  war  and  pestilence,  from  scarcity  and  fam- 
ine. Protect  and  prosper  every  one  in  his  appropriate 
calling,  and  cause  all  useful  arts  to  flourish  among  us. 
Be  Thou  the  God  and  Father  of  the  widow  and  the 
orphan,  the  Helper  of  the  sick  and  needy,  and  the 
Comforter  of  the  forsaken  and  distressed. 

%  Here  special  Supplications,  Liter  cessions,  and  Prayers  may  be 
made. 

And  as  we  are  strangers  and  pilgrims  on  earth,  help 
us  by  true  faith  and  a  godly  life  to    prepare  for  the 


GENERAL  PRAYERS.  151 

world  to  come ;  doing  the  work  which  Thou  hast  given 
us  to  do  while  it  is  day,  before  the  night  cometh  when 
no  man  can  work.  And  when  our  last  hour  shall  come, 
support  us  by  Thy  power,  and  receive  us  into  Thine 
everlasting  kingdom ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  forever  and  ever.     Amen. 


VII. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father:  We,  Thine 
unworthy  servants,  do  give  Thee  most  humble  and 
hearty  thanks  for  all  Thy  goodness  and  loving-kind- 
ness to  us,  and  to  all  men.  We  bless  Thee  for  our 
creation,  preservation,  and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life ; 
but  above  all,  for  Thine  inestimable  love  in  the  re- 
demption of  the  world  by  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope  of 
glory.  And,  we  beseech  Thee,  give  us  that  due  sense 
of  all  Thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly 
thankful,  and  that  we  may  show  forth  Thy  praise,  not 
only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives :  that,  walking  before 
Thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  our  days,  we  may 
enjoy  the  testimony  of  a  good  conscience  and  the  hope 
of  Thy  favor,  be  sustained  and  comforted  under  the 
troubles  of  this  life,  and  finally  be  received  into  Thine 
everlasting  kingdom,  through  Thine  infinite  mercy  in 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

We  offer  unto  Thee  our  common  supplications  for 
the  good  estate  of  Thy  Church  throughout  the  world ; 
that  it  may  be  so  guided  and  governed  by  Thy  good 
Spirit,  that  all  who  profess  themselves  Christians  may 
be  led  into  the  way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in 
unity  of  spirit,  in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  righteous- 


152  GENERAL  PRAYERS. 


ness  of  life.  Send  down  upon  all  ministers  of  the 
Gospel,  and  upon  all  congregations  committed  to  their 
charge,  the  healthful  Spirit  of  Thy  grace,  and  that  they 
may  truly  please  Thee,  pour  upon  them  the  continual 
dew  of  Thy  blessing. 

Most  heartily  we  beseech  Thee,  with  Thy  fayor  to 
behold  the  President  [and  Congress]  of  the  United 
States,  and  all  others  in  authority )  and  so  replenish 
them  with  Thy  grace,  that  they  may  always  incline  to 
Thy  will,  and  walk  in  Thy  way.  Prosper  all  good 
counsels  and  all  just  works,  that  peace  and  happiness, 
truth  and  righteousness,  religion  and  piety,  may  be 
established  among  us  throughout  all  generations. 

We  humbly  entreat  Thee  also  for  all  sorts  and  con- 
ditions of  men ;  that  Thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  make 
Thy  ways  known  unto  them,  Thy  saving  health  unto  all 
nations.  v  <# 

May  it  please  Thee  to  preserve  all  that  travel  by 
land  or  water ;  to  succor  all  that  are  in  peril  or  need ; 
and  to  satisfy  the  wants  of  all  Thy  creatures. 

We  also  commend  to  Thy  fatherly  goodness  all  those 
who  are  in  any  way  afflicted  or  distressed,  in  mind, 
body,  or  estate;  that  it  may  please  Thee  to  comfort 
and  relieve  them  according  to  their  several  necessities, 
giving  them  patience  under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy 
issue  out  of  all  their  afflictions. 

%  Here  special  Supplications,  Intercessions,  and  Prayers  may  be 
made. 

Hear  us,  most  merciful  God_,  in  these  our  humble  re- 
quests, which  we  offer  up  unto  Thee  in  the  Name  of 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  to  Whom,  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honor  and  glory,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


GENERAL  PRAYERS.  153 


VIII. 

MERCIFUL  God,  Heavenly  Father,  Who  hast  com- 
manded us  to  meet  together  in  Thy  Name,  and  in 
the  Name  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  to 
ask  of  Thee  what  is  requisite  and  profitable  for  us  and 
for  all  men,  and  hast  graciously  promised  to  hear  our 
prayers  and  grant  our  requests:  We  present  ourselves 
before  Thy  Divine  Majesty,  beseeching  Thee  to  pardon 
our  sins  and  unrighteousness,  and  to  quicken  our  hearts 
by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that,  with  all  confidence,  we  may 
ask  of  Thee  whatsoever  things  are  needful  to  Thy 
Church  and  to  all  men,  and  surely  obtain  the  same  to 
our  profit  and  Thy  praise. 

For  Thy  Church  and  people,  we  pray :  Save  and  de- 
fend them  from  the  power  of  those  whom  Thou  hast 
not  sent,  and  send  them  Pastors  and  teachers  who  shall 
faithfully  seek  Thy  scattered  sheep,  bring  them  to  the 
Lord  Jesus,  the  Good  Shepherd,  and  diligently  build 
them  up  in  all  Thy  will  and  pleasure,  that  all  ungod- 
liness and  wicked  works,  and  all  heresies,  schisms,  and 
false  religion,  may  be  done  away;  and  that,  in  the 
unity  of  the  true  faith  and  the  Confession  of  Thy  dear 
Son,  we  may  be  one  in  Him,  and  dwell  together  in 
love,  to  the  honor  of  Thy  Name,  and  the  good  of  our 
fellow-men. 

For  all  in  authority,  especially  for  all  who  bear  rule 
over  us,  we  pray:  Grant  that  they  may  be  Thine  in- 
deed, put  down  all  evil,  and  uphold  and  further  all 
good,  that  we,  being  delivered  from  the  fear  of  our 
enemies,  may  serve  Thee  in  all  holiness  and  right- 
eousness. 

And  as  it  is  Thy  will  to  be  a  Saviour  to  the  whole 
world,  we  also  pray  for  all  sorts  and  conditions  of  men. 
Draw  to  Thy  dear  Son  those  who  are  yet  far  from  Him, 
and  grant  that  those  whom  Thou  hast  drawn  to  Him 


154  GENERAL  PRAYERS. 

may  daily  grow  in  grace,  and  in  the  knowledge  of  the 
Lord. 

For  all  who  are  in  any  trouble  or  sorrow,  we  pray : 
Comfort  them  in  their  distresses,  and  send  them  speedy 
deliverance  out  of  all  their  afflictions ;  and  help  us  to 
lay  to  heart  Thy  fatherly  chastenings,  that  we  may 
judge  ourselves  and  amend  our  ways,  that  we  come 
not  under  Thy  judgments. 

Grant,  also,  that  we,  who  are  here  assembled  for  Thy 
worship,  may  hold  fast  Thy  Word,  die  unto  self,  and 
be  wholly  given  to  Thy  dear  Son  our  Saviour,  Who  by 
His  bitter  sufferings  and  death  hath  redeemed  us  from 
sin  and  condemnation,  and  by  His  glorious  Resurrection 
and  Ascension  hath  brought  us  to  oneness  with  HimselJ 
and  with  His  Church. 

^f  If  there  be  no  Communion  the  Prayer  may  here  end  with  the 
Lord's  Prayer ;  but,  if  there  be  a  Communion,  it  shall  conclude 
as  follows : 

May  the  holy  Sacrament  of  His  Body  and  Blood  be 
meat  and  drink  to  us  unto  eternal  life,  that  we  may 
live  in  Him,  and  He  in  us,  to  the  hallowing  of  Thy 
Name,  the  furtherance  of  Thy  Kingdom,  and  the  doin^ 
of  Thy  Will  with  cheerfulness  and  love,  as  it  is  done  ii 
heaven. 

Give  us  also  our  daily  bread,  and  all  things  that  per- 
tain to  our  bodily  comfort,  health,  and  peace;  and  grant 
us  grace  to  use  the  same  to  Thy  honor  and  glory. 

And  forgive  us,  O  Lord,  our  daily  faults,  as  we  now 
before  Thee  forgive  those  who  in  any  way  have  harmer 
us ;  and  suffer  not  our  adversary,  the  devil,  to  prevali 
against  us,  but  deliver  us  from  him,  and  from  all  evil 
for  Thine  is  the  Kingdom,  and  the  Power,  and  the 
Glory,  forever  and  ever.     Amen. 


THE  PSALMS 


TABLE  OF  PSALMS  FOR  THE  SUNDAYS  AND  FESTI- 
VALS OF    THE  CHURCH  YEAR. 


Sundays  and  Festivals. 

Matins. 

Vespers. 

1st  Sunday  in  Advent    . 

Ps.  1. 

Ps.  143. 

2d 

Ps.  42. 

Ps.  91. 

3d          "                  " 

Ps.  4. 

Ps.  98. 

4th 

Ps.  5. 

Ps.  145. 

Christmas 

Ps.  19,  45,  85. 

Ps.  89,  110, 132. 

Sunday  after  Christmas  . 

Ps.  121. 

Ps.  111. 

New  Year 

Ps.  122,  72. 
Ps.  96. 

Ps.  90,  115. 

Ps.  72. 

Epiphany 

1st  Sunday  after  Epiphany 

Ps.  13. 

Ps.  86. 

2d        "    *       " 

Ps.  14. 

Ps.  16. 

3d 

Ps.  15. 

Ps.  33. 

4th      "           "           " 

Ps.  2. 

Ps.  97. 

5th      " 

Ps.  20. 

Ps.  86. 

6th       " 

Ps.  87. 

Ps.  8. 

Septuagesima .    .    .    r    - 

Ps.  23. 

Ps.  114. 

Sexagesima     .    .    . 

Ps.  24. 

Ps.  25. 

Quinquagesima   .    . 

Ps.  26. 

Ps.  27. 

Ash  Wednesday.     . 

Ps.  6. 

Ps.  51. 

1st  Sunday  in  Lent 

Ps.  32. 

Ps.  16. 

2d          "                " 

Ps.  130. 

Ps.  25. 

3d 

Ps.  43. 

Ps.  86. 

4th        "                " 

Ps.  46. 

Ps.  139. 

5th 

Ps.  54. 

Ps.  27. 

6th 

Ps.  61. 

Ps.  67. 

Holy  Thursday    .    . 

Ps.  116. 

Ps.  70. 

Good  Friday   .    .    . 

Ps.  22,  40,  54. 

Ps.  69,  143. 

Easter 

Ps.  2,  57,  111. 
Ps.  62. 

Ps.  113, 114, 118. 
Ps.  30. 

Easter  Monday   .    . 

1st  Sunday  after  Easter. 

Ps.  111. 

Ps.  4. 

2d        " 

Ps.  70. 

Ps.  23. 

3d        "             " 

Ps.  75. 

Ps.  146. 

4th      "             " 

Ps.  82. 

Ps.  126. 

5th      "             "           " 

Ps.  84. 

1 

Ps.  124. 

155 


156       PSALMS  FOR  SUNDAYS  AND  FESTIVALS. 

[  Sundays  and  Festivals. 

Matins. 

Vespeks. 

Ascension  Day    .... 

Ps.  8, 15,  21,  47. 

Ps.  24,  68, 148. 

Sunday  after  Ascension. 

Ps.  93. 

Ps.  97. 

Whitsunday 

Ps.  48,  68,  45. 

Ps.  104, 145. 

Whitmonday 

Ps.  90. 

Ps.  19. 

Trinity  Sunday  .... 

Ps.  67,  8, 148. 

Ps.  115, 143. 

1st  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Ps.  119— 1st  part. 

Ps.  34. 

2d        < 

i              a              a 

Ps.  119— 2d      " 

Ps.  28. 

3d 

i              a              a 

Ps.  119— 3d      " 

Ps.  25. 

4th      ' 

i               u              a 

Ps.  119-4th    " 

Ps.  92. 

5th      < 

(               u               a 

Ps.  119— oth    " 

Ps.  113. 

6th      ' 

i               u               a 

Ps.  119— 6th    " 

Ps.  114. 

7th      « 

i               a               u 

Ps.  119— 7th    " 

Ps.  125. 

8th      ' 

t                a               a 

Ps.  119— 8th    " 

Ps.  126. 

9th      ' 

t               a               a 

Ps.  119— 9th    " 

Ps.  139. 

10th      ' 

t                      U                      it 

Ps.  119— 10th  " 

Ps.  143. 

11th      < 

i               ((               (I 

Ps.  119— 11th  " 

Ps.  147. 

12th      < 

(                u                a 

Ps.  119— 12th  " 

Ps.  104. 

13th      ' 

i               a               a 

Ps.  119— 13th  " 

Ps.  84. 

14th      < 

(                it                a 

Ps.  119— 14th  " 

Ps.  66. 

15th      ' 

i               u                a 

Ps.  119— 15th  " 

Ps.  34. 

16th      < 

t               a               a 

Ps.  119— 16th  " 

Ps.  36. 

17th      < 

i               ((                a 

Ps.  119— 17th  " 

Ps.  56. 

18th      « 

(                II                it 

Ps.  119— 18th  " 

Ps.  54. 

19th      < 

i                ((                ii 

Ps.  119— 19th  " 

Ps.  61. 

20th      ' 

i                II                it 

Ps.  119— 20th  " 

Ps.  57. 

21st       ' 

t                (<                ii 

Ps.  119— 21st  " 

Ps.  31— 1st  part. 

22d        ' 

i               a               u 

Ps.  119— 22d    " 

Ps.  31— 2d      " 

23d 

t                ii                ii 

Ps.  124. 

Ps.  31— 3d      " 

24th      « 

I                    II                    u 

Ps.  125. 

Ps.  18— 1st     " 

25th      ' 

i                <(                it 

Ps.  116. 

Ps.  18— 2d     " 

26th      ' 

i 

Ps.  111. 

Ps.  18— 3d      " 

27th      ' 

I               a               n 

Ps.  103. 

Ps.  27,  97. 

Harvest  Festival     .    .    . 

Ps.  65,  100. 

Ps.  67. 

Reformation t 

Ps.  126,  48. 

Ps.  138,  87. 

Thanksgiving 

Ps.  136,  104. 

Ps.  92. 

Humiliation 

Ps.  6. 

Ps.  32. 

Apostles',  Evangelists', ") 

Ps.  70, 138, 143, 

Ps.  113, 115, 117, 

and  Martyrs'  Days   .    / 

148. 

145. 

St.  Michael's  Day    .     .     . 

Ps.  8, 19. 

Ps.  24,  34. 

PSALMS. 


Psalm  1.     Beatus  vir. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly :  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners, 
nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  :  and  in  His 
law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of 
water :    that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season. 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither :  and  whatsoever  he  doeth 
shall  prosper. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so  :  but  are  like  the  chaff  which 
the  wind  driveth  away. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judg- 
ment :    nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous. 

For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous:  but 
the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  2.     Quare  fremuerunt  gentes. 

WHY  do  the  heathen  rage :  and  the  people  imagine 
a  vain  thing  ? 
The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and  the  rulers 
take  counsel  together :  against  the  Lord,  and  against 
His  Anointed,  saying, 

Let  us  break  their  bands  asunder :  and  cast  away 
their  cords  from  us. 

He  that  sitteth  in  the  heavens  shall  laugh :  the  Lord 
shall  have  them  in  derision. 

157 


158  PSALM   4. 

Then  shall  He  speak  unto  them  in  His  wrath :  and 
vex  them  in  His  sore  displeasure. 

Yet  have  I  set  My  King:    upon  My  holy  hill  of  Zion. 

I  will  declare  the  decree:  the  Lord  hath  said  unto 
Me,  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  Thee. 

Ask  of  Me,  and  I  shall  give  Thee  the  heathen  for 
thine  inheritance :  and  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth 
for  Thy  possession. 

Thou  shalt  break  them  with  a  rod  of  iron :  Thou  shalt 
dash  them  in  pieces  like  a  potter's  vessel. 

Be  wise  now  therefore,  O  ye  kings :  be  instructed,  ye 
judges  of  the  earth. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  fear :  and  rejoice  with  trem- 
bling. 

Kiss  the  Son,  lest  He  be  angry,  and  ye  perish  from 
the  way,  when  His  wrath  is  kindled  but  a  little  :  blessed 
are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  Him. 


Psalm  4.     Cum  invocarem,  exaudivit. 

HEAR  me  when  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteousness : 
Thou  hast  enlarged  me  when  I  was  in  distress. 

Have  mercy  upon  me :    and  hear  my  prayer. 

O  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  turn  my  glory 
into  shame :  how  long  will  ye  love  vanity,  and  seek 
after  leasing  ? 

But  know  that  the  Lord  hath  set  apart  him  that  is 
godly  for  Himself:  The  Lord  will  hear  when  I  call 
unto  Him. 

Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not :  commune  with  your  own 
heart  upon  your  bed  and  be  still. 

Offer  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness :  and  put  your 
trust  in  the  Lord. 

There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  shew  us  any 
good  :  Lord,  lift  Thou  up  the  light  of  Thy  countenance 
upon  us. 


PSALM  5.  159 

Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart :  mare  than  in 
the  time  that  their  corn  and  wine  increased, 

I  will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  sleep :  for 
Thou,  Lord,  only  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 


Psalm  5.      Verba  mea  auribus. 

GIVE  ear  to  my  words,  O  Lord  :    consider  my  medi- 
tation. 

Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry,  my  King,  and  my 
God :  for  unto  Thee  will  I  pray. 

My  voice  shalt  Thou  hear  in  the  morning,  O  Lord  : 
in  the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  Thee,  and 
will  look  up. 

For  Thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure  in  wick- 
edness: neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  Thee. 

The  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  Thy  sight :  Thou  hatest 
all  workers  of  iniquity. 

Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  leasing :  the 
Lord  will  abhor  the  bloody  and  deceitful  man. 

But  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  Thy  house  in  the 
multitude  of  Thy  mercy :  and  in  Thy  fear  will  I  wor- 
ship toward  Thy  holy  temple. 

Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  righteousness  because  of 
mine  enemies :    make  Thy  way  straight  before  my  face. 

For  there  is  no  faithfulness  in  their  niouth  :  their 
inward  part  is  very  wickedness. 

Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre :  they  flatter  with 
their  tongue.  m. 

Destroy  Thou  them,  O  God,  let  them  fall  by  their 
own  counsels :  cast  them  out  in  the  multitude  of  their 
transgressions,  for  they  have  rebelled  against  Thee. 

But  let  all  those  that  put  their  trust  in  Thee  rejoice : 
let  them  ever  shout  for  joy,  because  Thou  defendest 
them,  let  them  also  that  love  Thy  Name  be  joyful  in 
Thee. 


160  PSALMS   6,  8. 

For  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous :  with  favor 
wilt  Thou  compass  him  as  with  a  shield. 

Psalm  6.     Domine  ne  in  furore. 

OLORD,  rebuke  me  uot  in  Thine  anger :  neither 
chasten  me  in  Thy  hot  displeasure. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  weak :  O 
Lord,  heal  me,  for  my  bones  are  vexed. 

My  soul  is  also  sore  vexed  :  but  Thou,  O  Lord,  how 
long? 

Return,  O  Lord,  deliver  my  soul :  Oh  save  me  for 
Thy  mercies'  sake. 

For  in  death  there  is  no  remembrance  of  Thee:  in 
the  grave  who  shall  give  Thee  thanks? 

I  am  weary  with  my  groaning,  all  the  night  make  I 
my  bed  to  swim :    I  water  my  couch  with  my  tears. 

Mine  eye  is  consumed  because  of  grief:  it  waxeth 
old  because  of  all  mine  enemies. 

Depart  from  me,  all  ye  workers  of  iniquity  :  for  the 
Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my  weeping.  > 

The  Lord  hath  heard  my  supplication :  the  Lord 
will  receive  my  prayer. 

Let  all  mine  enemies  be  ashamed  and  sore  vexed : 
let  them  return  and  be  ashamed  suddenly. 

Psalm  8.     Domine,  Dominus  noster. 

OLORD,  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in 
all  the  earth :    Who  hast  set  Thy  glory  above  the 
heavens. 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast  Thou 
ordained  strength  because  of  Thine  enemies :  that  Thou 
mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

When  I  consider  Thy  heavens,  the  work  of  Thy 
fingers :  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  Thou  hast 
ordained, 


PSALMS    13,    14e  161 

What  is  man,  that  Thou  art  mindful  of  him :  and 
the  son  of  man,  that  Thou  visitest  him  ? 

For  Thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the 
angels :  and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works 
of  Thy  hands  :    Thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet ; 

All  sheep  sand  oxen :    yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field  ; 

The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea:  and 
whatsoever  passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

O  Lord,  our  Lord :  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in 
all  the  earth ! 


Psalm  13.      Usquequo,  Domine,  oblivisceris. 

HOW  long  wilt  Thou  forget  me,  O  Lord,  for  ever : 
how  long  wilt  Thou  hide  Thy  face  from  me  ? 

How  long  shall  I  take  counsel  in  my  soul,  having 
sorrow  in  my  heart  daily :  how  long  shall  mine  enemy 
be  exalted  over  me  ? 

Consider  and  hear  me,  O  Lord  my  God :  lighten 
mine  eyes,  lest  I  sleep  the  sleep  of  death  ; 

Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I  have  prevailed  against  him : 
and  those  that  trouble  me  rejoice  when  I  am  moved. 

But  I  have  trusted  in  Thy  mercy :  my  heart  shall 
rejoice  in  Thy  salvation. 

I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  :  because  He  hath  dealt 
bountifully  with  me. 


Psalm  14.     Dixit  insipiens  in  corde  suo. 

THE  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart :    there  is  no  God. 
They    are    corrupt,   they   have   done   abominable 
works :    there  is  none  that  doeth  good. 

The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  chil- 
dren of  men  :    to  see  if  there  were  any  that  did  under- 
stand, and  seek  God. 
11 


162  PSALMS  15,   16. 

They  are  all  gone  aside,  they  are  all  together  become 
filthy :    there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no,  not  one. 

Have  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  no  knowledge  ?  who 
eat  up  my  people  as  they  eat  bread  :  and  call  not  upon 
the  Lord. 

There  were  they  in  great  fear :  for  God  is  in  the 
generation  of  the  righteous. 

Ye  have  shamed  the  counsel  of  the  poor :  because 
the  Lord  is  his  refuge. 

O  that  the  salvation  of  Israel  were  come  out  of  Zion : 
when  the  Lord  bringeth  back  the  captivity  of  His 
people,  Jacob  shall  rejoice,  and  Israel  shall  be  glad. 

Psalm  15.     Domine,  quis  habitabit. 

LORD,  who  shall  abide  in  Thy  tabernacle :  who  shall 
dwell  in  Thy  holy  hill  ? 

He  that  walketh  uprightly:  and  worketh  righteous- 
ness, and  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 

He  that  backbiteth  not  with  his  tongue,  nor  doeth 
evil  to  his  neighbor  :  nor  taketh  up  a  reproach  against 
his  neighbor. 

In  whose  eyes  a  vile  person  is  contemned,  but  he 
honoreth  them  that  fear  the  Lord  :  he  that  sweareth 
to  his  own  hurt,  and  changeth  not. 

He  that  putteth  not  out  his  money  to  usury :  nor 
taketh  reward  against  the  innocent. 

He  that  doeth  these  things :   shall  never  be  moved. 

Psalm  16.     Conserva  me,  Domine. 

PRESERVE  me,  O  God :    for-  in  Thee  do  I  put  my 
trust. 
O  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art 
my  Lord  :    my  goodness  extendeth  not  to  Thee  ; 

But  to  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth,  and  to  the 
excellent :  in  whom  is  all  my  delight. 


PSALM   18.  163 

Their  sorrows  shall  be  multiplied  :  that  hasten  after 
another  god. 

Their  drink  offerings  of  blood  will  I  not  offer :  nor 
take  up  their  names  into  my  lips. 

The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance  and  of 
my  cup :  Thou  maintainest  my  lot. 

The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places  :  yea, 
I  have  a  goodly  heritage. 

I  will  bless  the  Lord,  Who  hath  given  me  counsel : 
my  reins  also  instruct  me  in  the  night-seasons. 

I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me :  because  He 
is  at  my  right  hand,  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiceth : 
my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

For  Thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell :  neither 
wilt  Thou  suffer  Thine  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. 

Thou  wilt  shew  me  the  path  of  life  :  in  Thy  presence 
is  fulness  of  joy,  at  Thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures 
for  evermore. 


Psalm  18.     Diligam  te,  Domine. 

I  WILL  love  Thee  :    O  Lord,  my  strength. 
The  Lord  is  my  Rock,  and  my  Fortress,  and  my 
Deliverer :    my  God,  my  strength,  in  whom  I  will  trust ; 
my  buckler,  and   the   horn  of  my  salvation,   and  my 
high  tower. 

I  will   call   upon  the  Lord,  Who  is  worthy  to  be 
praised  :  so  shall  I  be  saved  from  mine  enemies. 

The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me  :    and  the  floods 
of  ungodly  men  made  me  afraid. 

The  sorrows  of  hell  compassed  me  about :    the  snares 
of  death  prevented  me. 

In  my  distress  I  called  upon  the  Lord  :    and  cried 
unto  my  God. 

He  heard  my  voice  out  of  His  temple :    and  my  cry 
came  before  Him,  even  into  His  ears. 


164  PSALM   18. 

Then  the  earth  shook  and  trembled  :  the  foundations 
also  of  the  hills  moved  and  were  shaken,  because  He 
was  wroth. 

There  went  up  a  smoke  out  of  His  nostrils,  and  fire 
out  of  His  mouth  devoured  :   coals  were  kindled  by  it. 

He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down :  and 
daikness  was  under  His  feet. 

And  He  rode  upon  a  cherub,  and  did  fly :  yea,  He 
did  fly  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

He  made  darkness  His  secret  place :  His  pavilion 
round  about  Him  were  dark  waters  and  thick  clouds 
of  the  skies. 

At  the  brightness  that  was  before  Him  His  thick 
clouds  passed  :  hailstones  and  coals  of  fire. 

The  Lord  also  thundered  in  the  heavens,  and  the 
Highest  gave  His  voice :   hailstones  and  coals  of  fire. 

Yea,  He  sent  out  His  arrows,  and  scattered  them: 
and  He  shot  out  lightnings,  and  discomfited  them. 

Then  the  channels  of  waters  were  seen,  and  the  foun- 
dations of  the  world  were  discovered  :  at  Thy  rebuke, 
O  Lord,  at  the  blast  of  the  breath  of  Thy  nostrils. 

He  sent  from  above,  He  took  me :  He  drew  me  out 
of  many  waters. 

He  delivered  me  from  my  strong  enemy,  and  from 
them  which  hated  me  :  for  they  were  too  strong  for  me. 

They  prevented  me  in  the  day  of  my  calamity :  but 
the  Lord  was  my  stay. 

He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a  large  place :  He  de- 
livered me,  because  He  delighted  in  me. 

II.  Eetribuet  mild  Dominus. 

THE  Lord  rewarded  me  according  to  my  righteous- 
ness :    according  to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands  hath 
He  recompensed  me. 

For  I  have  kept  the  ways  of  the  Lord:  and  have 
not  wickedly  departed  from  my  God. 


PSALM  18.  165 

For  all  His  judgments  were  before  me :  and  I  did  not 
put  away  His  statutes  from  me. 

I  was  also  upright  before  Him :  and  I  kept  myself 
from  mine  iniquity. 

Therefore  hath  the  Lord  recompensed  me  according 
to  my  righteousness :  according  to  the  cleanness  of  my 
hands  in  His  eyesight. 

With  the  merciful  Thou  wilt  shew  Thyself  merciful : 
with  an  upright  man  Thou  wilt  shew  Thyself  upright ; 

With  the  pure  Thou  wilt  shew  Thyself  pure:  and 
with  the  froward  Thou  wilt  shew  Thyself  froward. 

For  Thou  wilt  save  the  afflicted  people:  but  wilt 
bring  down  high  looks. 

For  Thou  wilt  light  my  candle:  the  Lord  my  God 
will  enlighten  my  darkness. 

For  by  Thee  I  have  run  through  a  troop :  and  by 
my  God  have  I  leaped  over  a  wall. 

As  for  God,  His  way  is  perfect :  the  Word  of  the 
Lord  is  tried,  He  is  a  buckler  to  all  those  that  trust 
in  Him. 

For  who  is  God  save  the  Lord  :  or  who  is  a  Rock 
save  our  God  ? 


III.  Deus,  qui  prcecinxit  me. 

IT  is  God  that  girdeth  me  with  strength :  and  maketh 
my  way  perfect. 

He  maketh  my  feet  like  hinds'  feet :  and  setteth  me 
upon  my  high  places. 

He  teaches  my  hands  to  war :  so  that  a  bow  of  steel 
is  broken  by  mine  arms. 

Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  shield  of  Thy  salvation  : 
and  Thy  right  hand  hath  holden  me  up,  and  Thy  gentle- 
ness hath  made  me  great. 

Thou  hath  enlarged  my  steps  under  me :  that  my  feet 
did  not  slip. 


166  PSALM  19. 

I  have  pursued  mine  enemies  and  overtaken  them: 
neither  did  I  turn  again  till  they  were  consumed. 

I  have  wounded  them  that  they  were  not  able  to  rise ; 
they  are  fallen  under  my  feet. 

For  Thou  hast  girded  me  with  strength  unto  the 
battle :  Thou  hast  subdued  under  me  those  that  rose  up 
against  me. 

Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  necks  of  mine  enemies : 
that  I  might  destroy  them  that  hate  me. 

They  cried,  but  there  was  none  to  save  them :  even 
unto  the  Lord,  but  He  answered  them  not. 

Then  did  I  beat  them  small  as  the  dust  before  the 
wind :    I  did  cast  them  out  as  the  dirt  in  the  streets. 

Thou  hast  delivered  me  from  the  strivings  of  the  peo- 
ple :    and  Thou  hast  made  me  the  head  of  the  heathen. 

A  people  whom  I  have  not  known :    shall  serve  me. 

As  soon  as  they  hear  of  me,  they  shall  obey  me :  the 
strangers  shall  submit  themselves  unto  me. 

The  strangers  shall  fade  away :  and  be  afraid  out  of 
their  close  places. 

The  Lord  liveth,  and  blessed  be  my  Rock :  and  let 
the  God  of  my  salvation  be  exalted. 

It  is  God  that  avengeth  me :  and  subdueth  the  people 
under  me. 

He  delivereth  me  from  mine  enemies,  yea,  Thou  liftest 
me  up  above  those  that  rise  up  against  me :  Thou  hast 
delivered  me  from  the  violent  man. 

Therefore  will  I  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  O  Lord, 
among  the  heathen  :    and  sinsr  praises  unto  Thy  Name. 

Great  deliverance  giveth  He  to  His  king  :  and  shew- 
eth  mercy  to  His  anointed,  to  David,  and  to  his  seed 
for  evermore. 


Psalm  19.      Cceli  enarrant. 

THE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  :    and  the  firm- 
ament sheweth  His  handywork. 


PSALM   19,  167 

Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech :  and  night  unto  night 
sheweth  knowledge. 

There  is  no  speech  nor  language  :  where  their  voice 
is  not  heard. 

Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth :  and 
their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  He  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun  :  which 
is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his  chamber,  and  re- 
joiceth  as  a  strong  man  to  run  a  race. 

His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven,  and 
his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it :  and  there  is  nothing  hid 
from  the  heat  thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the  soul  : 
the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise  the 
simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the 
heart :  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlight- 
ening the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  forever : 
the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous 
altogether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold :  sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the 
honeycomb. 

Moreover  by  them  is  Thy  servant  warned :  and  in 
keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  understand  his  errors  :  cleanse  Thou  me  from 
secret  faults. 

Keep  back  Thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins, 
let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me :  then  shall  I  be 
upright,  and  I  shall  be  innocent  from  the  great  trans- 
gression. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight :  O  Lord,  my 
Strength,  and  my  Redeemer. 


168  PSALMS   20,   21. 

Psalm  20.     Exaudiat  te  Dominus. 

THE  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble :  the  Name 
of  the  God  of  Jacob  defend  thee. 

Send  thee  help  from  the  sanctuary :  and  strengthen 
thee  out  of  Zion. 

Remember  all  thy  offerings :  and  accept  thy  burnt 
sacrifice. 

Grant  thee  according  to  thine  own  heart :  and  fulfill 
all  thy  counsel. 

We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  in  the  Name 
of  our  God  we  will  set  up  our  banners  :  The  Lord  ful- 
fill all  thy  petitions. 

Now  know  I  that  the  Lord  saveth  His  anointed  :  He 
will  hear  Him  from  His  holy  heaven,  Avith  the  saving 
strength  of  His  right  hand. 

Some  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses :  but  we 
will  remember  the  Name  of  the  Lord  our  God. 

They  are  brought  down  and  fallen  :  but  we  are  risen 
and  stand  upright. 

Save,  Lord  :  Let  the  King  hear  us  when  we  call. 

Psalm  21.     Domine,  in  virtute  lua. 

THE  king  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  strength,  O  Lord  :  and 
in  Thy  salvation  how  greatly  shall  he  rejoice ! 

Thou  hast  given  him  his  heart's  desire  :  and  hast  not 
withholden  the  request  of  his  lips. 

For  Thou  preventest  him  with  the  blessings  of  good- 
ness :    Thou  settest  a  crown  of  pure  gold  on  his  head. 

He  asked  life  of  Thee,  and  Thou  gavest  it  him  :  even 
length  of  days  for  ever  and  ever. 

His  glory  is  great  in  Thy  salvation :  honor  and 
majesty  hast  Thou  laid  upon  him. 

For  Thou  hast  made  him  most  blessed  for  ever : 
Thou  hast  made  him  exceeding  glad  with  Thy  coun- 
tenance. 


PSALM  22.  169 

For  the  king  trusteth  in  the  Lord  :  and  through  the 
mercy  of  the  Most  High  he  shall  not  be  moved. 

Thy  hand  shall  find  out  all  Thine  enemies :  Thy 
right  hand  shall  find  out  those  that  hate  Thee. 

Thou  shalt  make  them  as  a  fiery  oven  in  the  time  of 
Thine  anger :  the  Lord  shall  swallow  them  up  in  His 
wrath,  and  the  fire  shall  devour  them. 

Their  fruit  shalt  Thou  destroy  from  the  earth  :  and 
their  seed  from  among  the  children  of  men. 

For  they  intended  evil  against  Thee :  they  imagined 
a  mischievous  device,  which  they  are  not  able  to  per- 
form. 

Therefore  shalt  Thou  make  them  turn  their  back : 
when  Thou  shalt  make  ready  Thine  arrows  upon  Thy 
strings  against  the  face  of  them. 

Be  Thou  exalted,  Lord,  in  Thine  own  strength  :  so 
will  we  sing  and  praise  Thy  power. 

Psalm  22.     Deus,  Deus  meus. 

MY  God,  my  God,  why  hast  Thou  forsaken  me  :  why 
art  Thou  so  far  from  helping  me,  and  from  the 
words  of  my  roaring  ? 

O  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  daytime,  but  Thou  hearest 
not :  and  in  the  night  season,  and  am  not  silent. 

But  Thou  art  holy:  O  Thou  that  inhabitest  the 
praises  of  Israel. 

Our  fathers  trusted  in  Thee :  they  trusted,  and  Thou 
didst  deliver  them. 

They  cried  unto  Thee,  and  were  delivered :  they 
trusted  in  Thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 

But  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man  :  a  reproach  of  men, 
and  despised  of  the  people. 

All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn :  they  shoot 
out  the  lip,  they  shake,  the  head,  saying, 

He  trusted  on  the  Lord  that  He  would  deliver  him : 
let  Him  deliver  him,  seeing  He  delighted  in  him. 


170  PSALM   22. 

But  thou  art  He  that  took  me  out  of  the  womb :  Thou 
didst  make  me  hope  when  I  was  upon  my  mother's 
breasts. 

I  was  cast  upon  Thee  from  the  womb  :  Thou  art  my 
God  from  my  mother's  belly. 

Be  not  far  from  me,  for  trouble  is  near  :  for  there  is 
none  to  help. 

Many  bulls  have  compassed  me :  strong  bulls  of 
Bashan  have  beset  me  round. 

They  gaped  upon  me  with  their  mouths:  as  a  raven- 
ing and  a  roaring  lion. 

I  am  poured  out  like  water,  and  all  my  bones  are  out 
of  joint :  my  heart  is  like  wax,  it  is  melted  in  the  midst 
of  my  bowels. 

My  strength  is  dried  up  like  a  potsherd,  and  my  tongue 
cleaveth  to  my  jaws :  and  Thou  hast  brought  me  into 
the  dust  of  death. 

For  dogs  have  compassed  me :  the  assembly  of  the 
wicked  have  inclosed  me,  they  pierced  my  hands  and 
my  feet. 

I  may  tell  all  my  bones :  they  look  and  stare  upon 
me. 

They  part  my  garments  among  them  :  and  cast  lots 
upon  my  vesture. 

But  be  Thou  not  far  from  me,  O  Lord  :  O  my 
strength,  haste  Thee  to  help  me. 

Deliver  my  soul  from  the  sword  :  my  darling  from  the 
power  of  the  dog. 

Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth  :  for  Thou  hast  heard 
me  from  the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 

I  will  declare  Thy  Name  unto  my  brethren :  in  the 
midst  of  the  congregation  will  I  praise  Thee. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  praise  Him,  all  ye  the  seed  of 
Jacob,  glorify  Him  ;  and  fear  Him,  all  ye  the  seed  of 
Israel. 

For  He  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  affliction 


PSALM  23.  171 

of  the  afflicted  :  neither  hath  He  hid  His  face  from  him, 
but  when  he  cried  unto  Him,  He  heard. 

My  praise  shall  be  of  Thee  in  the  great  congregation  : 
I  will  pay  my  vows  before  them  that  fear  Him. 

The  meek  shall  eat  and  be  satisfied :  they  shall  praise 
the  Lord  that  seek  Him,  your  heart  shall  live  for  ever. 

All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord  ;  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations 
shall  worship  before  Thee. 

For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's  :  and  He  is  the  gov- 
ernor among  the  nations. 

All  they  that  be  fat  upon  earth  :  shall  eat  and 
worship. 

All  they  that  go  down  to  the  dust  shall  bow  before 
Him :    and  none  can  keep  alive  his  own  soul. 

A  seed  shall  serve  Him  :  it  shall  be  accounted  to  the 
Lord  for  a  generation. 

They  shall  come,  and  shall  declare  His  righteousness 
unto  a  people  that  shall  be  born  :  that  He  hath  done 
this. 

Psalm  23.     Dominus  regit  me. 

THE  Lord  is  my  Shepherd  :    I  shall  not  want. 
He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures :    He 
leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul :  He  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of 
righteousness  for  His  Name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil :  for  Thou  art  with  me,  Thy 
rod  and  Thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of 
mine  enemies :  Thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil,  my  cup 
runneth  over. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life  :  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  for  ever. 


172  PSALMS  24,   25. 

Psalm  24.    Domini  est  terra. 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fullness  thereof:  the 
world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

For  He  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas  :  and  estab- 
lished it  upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  :  or  who 
shall  stand  in  His  holy  place  ? 

He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart :  who 
hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  de- 
ceitfully. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord:  and 
righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  Him :  that 
seek  thy  face,  0  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  and  be  ye  lift 
up,  ye  everlasting  doors :  and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  :  The  Lord  strong  and 
mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  even  lift  them  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors :  and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  :  The  Lord  of  hosts,  He 
is  the  King  of  glory. 


Psalm  25.     Ad  te,  Domine,  levari. 


FNTO  Thee,  O  Lord  :  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 
O  my  God,  I  trust  in  Thee  :  let  me  not  be  ashamed, 
let  not  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 

Yea,  let  none  that  wait  on  Thee  be  ashamed :    let 
them  be  ashamed  which  transgress  without  cause. 
Shew  me  Thy  ways,  O  Lord  :  teach  me  Thy  paths. 
Lead  me  in  Thy  truth,  and  teach  me  :    for  Thou  art 
the  God  of  my  salvation,  on  Thee  do  I  wait  all  the 
day. 


PSALM   25.  173 

Remember,  O  Lord,  Thy  tender  mercies  and  Thy 
lovingkindnesses :  for  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 

Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  trans- 
gressions :  according  to  Thy  mercy  remember  Thou  me 
for  Thy  goodness'  sake,  O  Lord. 

Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord  :  therefore  will  He 
teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

The  meek  will  He  guide  in  judgment :  and  the  meek 
will  He  teach  His  way. 

All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth: 
unto  such  as  keep  His  covenant  and  His  testimonies. 

For  Thy  Name's  sake,  O  Lord,  pardon  mine 
iniquity  :   for  it  is  great. 

What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord  :  him  shall 
He  teach  in  the  way  that  He  shall  choose. 

His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease :  and  his  seed  shall  in- 
herit the  earth. 

The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear  Him : 
and  He  will  shew  them  His  covenant. 

Mine  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  Lord  :  for  He  shall 
pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

Turn  Thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  :  for 
I  am  desolate  and  afflicted. 

The  troubles  of  my  heart  are  enlarged :  O  bring 
Thou  me  out  of  my  distresses. 

Look  upon  mine  affliction  and  my  pain  :  and  forgive 
all  my  sins. 

Consider  mine  enemies,  for  they  are  many :  and  they 
hate  me  with  cruel  hatred. 

O  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me :  let  me  not  be 
ashamed,  for  I  put  my  trust  in  Thee. 

Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve  me :  for  I 
wait  on  Thee. 

Redeem  Israel,  O  God :  out  of  all  his  troubles. 


174  PSALMS  26,   27. 

Psalm  26.     Judica  me,  Domine. 

JUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  Lave  walked  in  mine 
integrity :    I  have  trusted  also  in  the  Lord  ;  there 
fore  I  shall  not  slide. 

Examine  me,  O  Lord,  and  prove  me :    try  my  reins 
aud  my  heart. 

For  Thy  lovingkindness  is  before  mine  eyes :    and  I 
have  walked  in  Thy  truth. 

I  have  not  sat  with  vain   persons  :    neither  will  I  go 
in  with  dissemblers. 

I  have  hated  the  congregation  of  evil  doers :    and  will 
not  sit  with  the  wicked. 

I  will  wash  mine  hauds  in  innocency :  so  will  I  com- 
pass Thine  altar,  O  Lord  ; 

That  I  may  publish  with  the  voice  of  thanksgiving : 
and  tell  of  all  Thy  wondrous  works. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house: 
and  the  place  where  Thine  honor  dwelleth. 

Gather  not  my  soul  with  sinners  :   nor  my  life  *vith 
bloody  men  ; 

In  whose  hands  is  mischief :    and  their  right  hand  is 
full  of  bribes. 

But  as  for  me,  I  will  walk  in  mine  integrity  :  redeem 
me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

My  foot  standeth  in  an  even  place :  in  the  congre- 
gations will  I  bless  the  Lord. 

Psalm  27.     Dominus  Muminatio. 

THE  Lord  is  my  Light  and  my  Salvation,  whom 
shall  I  fear :    the  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life, 
of  whom  shall  I  be  afraid? 

When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies  and  my  foes, 

came  upon  me  to  eat  up  my  flesh  :  they  stumbled  and  fell. 

Though  an  host  should  encamp  against  me,  my  heart 

shall  not  fear :  though  war  should  rise  against  me,  in 

this  will  I  be  confident. 


PSALM    28.  175 

One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I 
i seek  after:  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord 
all  the  days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of  the 
Lord,  and  to  inquire  in  His  temple. 

For  in  the  time  of  trouble  He  shall  hide  me  in  His 
pavilion  :  in  the  secret  of  His  tabernacle  shall  He  hide 
me,  He  shall  set  me  up  upon  a  rock. 

And  now  shall  mine  head  be  lifted  up :  above  mine 
enemies  round  about  me. 

Therefore  will  I  offer  in  His  tabernacle  sacrifices  of 
joy :  I  will  sing,  yea,  I  will  sing  praises  unto  the  Lord. 

Hear,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice :  have 
mercy  also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 

When  Thou  saidst,  Seek  ye  my  face :  my  heart  said 
unto  Thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

Hide  not  Thy  face  far  from  me :  put  not  Thy  ser- 
vant away  in  anger. 

Thou  hast  been  my  help :  leave  me  not,  neither  for- 
sake*me,  O  God  of  my  salvation. 

When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  me  :  then 
the  Lord  will  take  me  up. 

Teach  me  Thy  way,  O  Lord  :  and  lead  me  in  a  plain 
path,  because  of  mine  enemies. 

Deliver  me  not  over  unto  the  will  of  mine  enemies : 
for  false  witnesses  are  risen  up  against  me,  and  such  as 
breathe  out  cruelty. 

I  had  fainted  :  unless  I  had  believed  to  see  the  good- 
ness of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

Wait  on  the  Lord  :  be  of  good  courage,  and  He 
shall  strengthen  thine  heart,  wait,  I  say,  on  the  Lord. 

Psalm  28.     Ad  te,  Do?nine,  clamabo. 

UNTO  Thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord  my  Rock,  be  not 
silent  to  me :    lest  if  Thou  be  silent  to  me,  I  bo- 
come  like  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

Hear   the   voice   of  my   supplications,    when    I    cry 


176  PSALM   30, 

unto  Thee  :  when  I  lift  up  my  hands  toward  Thy  holy 
oracle. 

Draw  me  not  away  with  the  wicked,  and  with  the 
workers  of  iniquity  :  which  speak  peace  to  their  neigh- 
bors, but  mischief  is  in  their  hearts. 

Give  them  according  to  their  deeds  :  and  according 
to  the  wickedness  of  their  endeavors. 

Give  them  after  the  work  of  their  hands  :  render  to 
them  their  desert. 

Because  they  regard  not  the  works  of  the  Lord,  nor 
the  operation  of  His  hands:  He  shall  destroy  them, 
and  not  build  them  up. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  :  because  He  hath  heard  the 
voice  of  my  supplications. 

The  Lord  is  my  Strength  and  my  Shield,  my  heart 
trusted  in  Him,  and  I  am  helped :  therefore  my  heart 
greatly  rejoiceth,  and  with  my  song  will  I  praise  Him. 

The  Lord  is  their  strength  :  and  He  is  the  saving 
strength  of  His  anointed. 

Save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thine  inheritance  :  feed 
them  also,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Psalm  30.     Exaltabo  te,  Domine. 

I  WILL  extol  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  Thou  hast  lifted 
me  up :  and  hast  not  made  my  foes  to  rejoice 
over  me. 

O  Lord  my  God,  I  cried  unto  Thee :  and  Thou  hast 
healed  me. 

O  Lord,  Thou  hast  brought  up  my  soul  from  the 
grave  :  Thou  hast  kept  me  alive,  that  I  should  not  go 
down  to  the  pit. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  saints  of  His  :  and  give 
thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  His  holiness. 

For  His  anger  endureth  but  a  moment,  in  His  favor 
is  life :  weeping  may  endure  for  a  night,  but  joy  cometh 
in  the  morning. 


PSALM  31.  177 

And  in  my  prosperity  I  said :  I  shall  never  be 
moved. 

Lord,  by  Thy  favor  Thou  hast  made  my  mountain 
to  stand  strong :  Thou  didst  hide  Thy  face,  and  I  was 
troubled. 

I  cried  to  Thee,  O  Lord  :  and  unto  the  Lord  I 
made  supplication. 

What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood,  when  I  go  down  to 
the  pit:  Shall  the  dust  praise  Thee?  shall  it  declare 
Thy  truth  ? 

Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me :  Lord,  be 
Thou  my  helper. 

Thou  hast  turned  for  me  my  mourning  into  dancing  : 
Thou  hast  put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded  me  with 
gladness. 

To  the  end  that  my  glory  may  sing  praise  to  Thee, 
and  not  be  silent :  O  Lord  my  God,  I  will  give  thanks 
unto  Thee  for  ever. 


Psalm  81.     In  te,  Bomine,  speravi. 

IN  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust,  let  me  never  be 
ashamed  :  deliver  me  in  Thy  righteousness. 

Bow  down  Thine  ear  to  me,  deliver  me  speedily: 
be  Thou  my  strong  Rock,  for  an  house  of  defence  to 
save  me. 

For  Thou  art  my  Rock  and  my  Fortress  :  therefore 
for  Thy  Name's  sake  lead  me,  and  guide  me. 

Pull  me  out  of  the  net  that  they  have  laid  privily 
for  me :  for  Thou  art  my  strength. 

Into  Thine  hand  I  commit  ray  spirit :  Thou  hast  re- 
deemed me,  O  Lord  God  of  truth. 

I  have  hated  them  that  regard  lying  vanities  :  but  I 
trust  in  the  Lord. 

I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  Thy  mercy,  for  Thou 
hast  considered  my  trouble :  Thou  hast  known  my  soul 
in  adversities. 

12 


178  PSALM   31. 

And  hast  not  shut  me  up  into  the  hand  of  the  enemy : 
Thou  hast  set  my  foot  in  a  large  room. 


II.  Miserrere  mci,  Domvne. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  in  trouble : 
mine  eye  is  consumed  with  grief,  yea,  my  soul  and 
my  belly. 

For  my  life  is  spent  with  grief,  and  my  years  with 
sighing :  my  strength  faileth  because  of  mine  iniquity, 
and  my  bones  are  consumed. 

I  was  a  reproach  among  all  mine  enemies,  but 
especially  among  my  neighbors,  and  a  fear  to  mine 
acquaintance:  they  that  did  see  me  without  fled 
from  me. 

I  am  forgotten  as  a  dead  man  out  of  mind :  I  am 
like  a  broken  vessel. 

For  I  have  heard  the  slander  of  many,  fear  was  on 
every  side  :  while  they  took  counsel  together  against 
me,  they  devised  to  take  away  my  life. 

But  I  trusted  in  Thee,  O  Lord  :  I  said,  Thou  art 
my  God. 

My  times  are  in  Thy  hand :  deliver  me  from  the  hand 
of  mine  enemies,  and  from  them  that  persecute  me. 

Make  Thy  face  to  shine  upon  Thy  servant :  save  me 
for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 

Let  me  not  be  ashamed,  O  Lord  ,  for  I  have  called 
upon  Thee :  let  the  wicked  be  ashamed,  and  let  them 
be  silent  in  the  grave. 

Let  the  lying  lips  be  put  to  silence :  which  speak 
grievous  things  proudly  and  contemptuously  against 
the  righteous. 


o 


III.    Quam  magna  muHitudo  dulcedinis. 

HOW   great   is   Thy   goodness,  which   Thou  hast 
laid  up  for  them  that  fear  Thee  :  which  Thou  hast 


PSALM  32.  179 

wrought  for  them  that  trust  iu  Thee  before  the  sous 
of  men. 

Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  Thy  presence 
from  the  pride  of  man :  Thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly 
in  a  pavilion  from  the  strife  of  tongues. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord:  for  He  hath  shewed  me  His 
marvellous  kindness  in  a  strong  city. 

For  I  said  in  my  haste,  I  am  cut  off  from  before 
Thine  eyes:  nevertheless  Thou  heardest  the  voice  of 
my  supplications  when  I  cried  unto  Thee. 

0  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  saints :  for  the  Lord 
preserveth  the  faithful,  and  plentifully  rewardeth  the 
proud  doer. 

Be  of  good  courage :  and  He  shall  strengthen  your 
heart,  all  ye  that  hope  in  the  Lord. 

Psalm  32.     Beati,  quorum. 

BLESSED    is   he   whose   transgression    is   forgiven : 
whose  sin  is  covered. 
Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth 
not  iniquity :    and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

When  I  kept  silence  :  my  bones  waxed  old  through 
my  roaring  all  the  day  long. 

For  day  and  night  Thy  hand  was  heavy  upon  me : 
my  moisture  is  turned  into  the  drought  of  summer. 

1  acknowledged  my  sin  unto  Thee :  and  mine  iniquity 
have  I  not  hid. 

I  said,  I  will  confess  my  transgressions  unto  the 
Lord:    and  Thou  forgavest  the  iniquity  of  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  pray  unto 
Thee  in  a  time  when  Thou  mayest  be  found :  surely  in 
the  floods  of  great  waters  they  shall  not  come  nigh 
unto  him. 

Thou  art  my  hiding-place,  Thou  shalt  preserve  me 
from  trouble  :  Thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs 
of  deliverance. 


180  PSALM  33. 

I  will  instruct  thee  and  teach  thee  in  the  way  which 
thou  shalt  go  :  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye. 

Be  ye  not  as  the  horse,  or  as  the  mule,  which  have 
no  understanding:  whose  mouth  must  beheld  in  with 
bit  and  bridle,  lest  they  come  near  unto  thee. 

Many  sorrows  shall  be  to  the  wicked :  but  he  that 
trusteth  in  the  Lord,  mercy  shall  compass  him  about. 

Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice,  ye  righteous :  and 
shout  for  joy,  all  ye  that  are  upright  in  heart. 


Psalm  33.     Exultate,  justi,  in  Domino. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous  :  for  praise  is 
comely  for  the  upright. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp  :  sing  unto  Him  with  the 
psaltery  and  an  instrument  of  ten  strings. 

Sing  unto  Him  a  new  song:  play  skilfully  with  a 
loud  noise. 

For  the  Word  of  the  Lord  is  right:  and  all  His 
works  are  done  in  truth. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment :  the  earth  is 
full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

By  the  Word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made : 
and  all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  His  mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together  as  a 
heap  :  He  layeth  up  the  depth  in  storehouses. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  :  let  all  the  inhabit- 
ants of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  Him. 

For  He  spake,  and  it  was  done  :  He  commanded, 
and  it  stood  fast. 

The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen  to 
nought :  He  maketh  the  devices  of  the  people  of  none 
effect. 

The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever:  the 
thoughts  of  His  heart  to  all  generations. 

Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord  :   and 


PSALM   34.  181 

the  people  whom  He  hath  chosen  for  His  own  inherit- 
ance. 

The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven :  He  beholdeth  all 
the  sons  of  men. 

From  the  place  of  His  habitation  He  looketh  :  upon 
all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth. 

He  fashioneth  their  hearts  alike :  He  consider eth  all 
their  works. 

There  is  no  king  saved  by  the  multitude  of  a  host :  a 
mighty  man  is  not  delivered  by  much  strength. 

A  horse  is  a  vain  thing  for  safety  :  neither  shall  he 
deliver  any  by  his  great  strength. 

Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
Him  :   upon  them  that  hope  in  His  mercy  ; 

To  deliver  their  soul  from  death :  and  to  keep  them 
alive  in  famine. 

Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  :  He  is  our  help  and 
our  shield. 

For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  Him  :  because  we  have 
trusted  in  His  holy  Name. 

Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us :  according  as 
we  hope  in  Thee. 

Psalm  34.     Benedicam  Dominum. 

I  "WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times  :  His  praise  shall 
continually  be  in  my  mouth. 
My  soul  shall   make  her  boast  in   the   Lord  :    the 
humble  shall  hear  thereof  and  be  glad. 

0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me  :  and  let  us  exalt  His 
Name  together. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  He  heard  me  ;  and  delivered 
me  from  all  my  fears. 

They  looked  unto  Him,  and  were  lightened ;  and 
their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him  :  and 
saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 


182  PSALM  36. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  encanipeth  around  about  them 
that  fear  him  :   and  delivereth  them. 

O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good  :   blessed  is  the 
man  that  trusteth  in  Him. 

O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  His  saints  :    for  there  is  no  want 
to  them  that  fear  Him. 

The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger :  but  they 
that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any  good  thing. 

Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me :  I  will  teach  you 
the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life  :    and  loveth  many 
days,  that  he  may  see  good  ? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil :    and  thy  lips  from  speak- 
ing guile. 

Depart  from   evil,   and   do   good  :    seek   peace,  and 
pursue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous :    and 
His  ears  are  open  unto  their  cry. 

The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil : 
to  cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth  :    and  de- 
livereth them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken 
heart :   and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 

Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous :    but  the 
Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones :   not  one  of  them  is  broken. 

Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked  :    and  they  that  hate  the 
righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his  servants  :    and 
none  of  them  that  trust  in  Him  shall  be  desolate. 


Psalm  36.     Dixit  injustus. 

THE   transgression   of  the   wicked   saith  within   my 
heart :   that  there  is  no  fear  of  God  before  his  eyes. 


PSALM   40.  183 

For  he  flattereth  himself  in  his  own  eyes :  until  his 
iniquity  be  found  to  be  hateful. 

The  words  of  his  mouth  are  iniquity  and  deceit :  he 
hath  left  oft"  to  be  wise,  and  to  do  good. 

He  deviseth  mischief  upon  his  bed,  he  setteth  him- 
self in  a  way  that  is  not  good :   he  abhorreth  not  evil. 

Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens:  and  Thy 
faithfulness  reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  mountains,  Thy 
judgments  are  a  great  deep  :  O  Lord,  Thou  preservest 
man  and  beast. 

How  excellent  is  Thy  loving  kindness,  O  God  :  there- 
fore the  children  of  men  put  their  trust  under  the 
shadow  of  Thy  wings. 

They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  fatness 
of  Thy  house:  and  Thou  shalt  make  them  drink  of  the 
river  of  Thy  pleasures. 

For  with  Thee  is  the  fountain  of  life :  in  Thy  light 
shall  we  see  light. 

O  continue  Thy  lovingkindness  unto  them  that  know 
Thee  :   and  Thy  righteousness  to  the  upright  in  heart. 

Let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  against  me :  and  let 
not  the  hand  of  the  wicked  remove  me. 

There  are  the  workers  of  iniquity  fallen :  they  are 
cast  down,  and  shall  not  be  able  to  rise. 

Psalm  40.     Expectans  expectavi  Dominum. 

I  WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord  :  and  He  inclined 
unto  me,  and  heard  my  cry. 

He  brought  me  up  also  out  of  a  horrible  pit,  out  of 
the  miry  clay  :  and  set  my  feet  upon  a  rock,  and  estab- 
lished my  goings. 

And  He  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth,  even 
praise  unto  our  God :  many  shall  see  it,  and  fear,  and 
shall  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Blessed  is  that  man  that  maketh  the  Lord  his  trust : 


184  PSALM   40, 

and  respecteth  not  the  proud,  nor  such  as  turn  aside 
to  lies. 

Many,  O  Lord  my  God,  are  Thy  wonderful  works 
which  Thou  hast  done,  and  Thy  thoughts  which  are  to 
us-ward :  they  cannot  be  reckoned  up  in  order  unto 
Thee. 

If  I  would  declare  and  speak  of  them ;  they  are 
more  than  can  be  numbered. 

Sacrifice  and  offering  Thou  didst  not  desire,  mine 
ears  hast  Thou  opened :  burnt  offering  and  sin  offering 
hast  Thou  not  required. 

Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come  :  in  the  volume  of  the  book 
it  is  written  of  me, 

I  delight  to  do  Thy  will,  O  my  God :  yea,  Thy  law 
is  within  my  heart. 

I  have  preached  righteousness  in  the  great  congre- 
gation :  lo,  I  have  not  refrained  my  lips,  O  Lord, 
Thou  knowest. 

I  have  not  hid  Thy  righteousness  within  my  heart : 
I  have  declared  Thy  faithfulness  and  Thy  salvation. 

I  have  not  concealed  Thy  lovingkindness  and  Thy 
truth  :  from  the  great  congregation. 

Withhold  not  Thou  Thy  tender  mercies  from  me,  O 
Lord  ;  let  Thy  lovingkindness  and  Thy  truth  con- 
tinually preserve  me. 

For  innumerable  evils  have  compassed  me  about, 
mine  iniquities  have  taken  hold  upon  me,  so  that  I  am 
not  able  to  look  up :  they  are  more  than  the  hairs  of 
mine  head,  therefore  my  heart  faileth  me. 

Be  pleased,  O  Lord,  to  deliver  me :  O  Lord,  make 
haste  to  help  me. 

Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded  together  that 
seek  after  my  soul  to  destroy  it :  let  them  be  driven 
backward  and  put  to  shame  that  wish  me  evil. 

Let  them  be  desolate  for  a  reward  of  their  shame : 
that  say  unto  me,  Aha,  aha. 


PSALM   42.  185 

Let  all  those  that  seek  Thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in 
Thee:  let  such  as  love  Thy  salvation  say  continually, 
The  Lord  be  magnified. 

But  I  am  poor  and  needy :  yet  the  Lord  thinketh 
upon  me. 

Thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer  :  make  no  tarry- 
ing, O  my  God. 

Psalm  42.      Quemadmodum  desiderat  cervus. 

AS  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water  brooks:  so  pant- 
eth  my  soul  after  Thee,  O  God. 

My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living  God :  when 
shall  I  come  and  appear  before  God  ? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night:  while 
they  continually  say  unto  me,  Where  is  thy  God? 

When  I  remember  these  things,  I  pour  out  my  soul 
in  me:  for  I  had  gone  with  the  multitude. 

I  went  with  them  to  the  house  of  God,  with  the  voice 
of  joy  and  praise:  with  a  multitude  that  kept  holy  day. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  in  me:  hope  thou  in  God,  for  I  shall 
yet  praise  Him  for  the  help  of  His  countenance. 

0  my  God,  my.  soul  is  cast  down  within  me:  there- 
fore will  I  remember  Thee  from  the  land  of  Jordan, 
and  of  the  Hermonites,  from  the  hill  Mizar. 

Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of  Thy  water- 
spouts: all  Thy  waves  and  Thy  billows  are  gone  over 
me. 

Yet  the  Lord  will  command  His  lovingkindness  in 
the  daytime:  and  in  the  night  His  song  shall  be  with 
me,  and  my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

1  will  say  unto  God  my  Kock,  Why  hast  Thou  for- 
gotten me :  why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  oppres- 
sion of  the  enemy  ? 

As  with  a  sword  in  my  bones,  mine  enemies  reproach 
me;  while  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is  thy  God? 


186  psalms  43,  45. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul :  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  within  me? 

Hope  thou  in  God  :  for  I  shall  yet  praise  Him  Who 
is  the  health  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 


Psalm  43.     Judica  me,  Deus. 

JUDGE  me,  O  God,  and  plead  my  cause  against  an 
ungodly  nation:  O  deliver  me  from  the  deceittul 
and  unjust  man. 

For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength,  why  dost 
Thou  cast  me  off:  why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the 
oppression  of  the  enemy  ? 

O  send  out  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth,  let  them  lead 
me :  let  them  bring  me  unto  Thy  holy  hill,  and  to  Thy 
tabernacles. 

Then  will  I  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  unto  God  my 
exceeding  joy:  yea,  upon  the  harp  will  I  praise  Thee, 
O  God,  my  God. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  within  me?  hope  in  God:  fori  shall 
yet  praise  Him,  Who  is  the  health  of  my  countenance 
and  my  God. 


Psalm  45.     Eructavit  cor  meum. 


MY  heart  is  inditing  a  good  matter :  I  speak  of  the 
things  w7hich  I  have  made  touching  the  King. 

My  tongue  is  the  pen  :  of  a  ready  writer. 

Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men  :  grace  is 
poured  into  thy  lips,  therefore  God  hath  blessed  thee 
for  ever. 

Gird  Thy  sword  upon  Thy  thigh,  O  most  Mighty: 
with  Thy  glory  and  Thy  majesty. 

And  in  Thy  majesty  ride  prosperously,  because  of 
truth  and  meekness  and  righteousness :  and  Thy  right 
hand  shall  teach  Thee  terrible  things. 


PSALM   46.  187 

Thine  arrows  are  sharp  in  the  heart  of  the  King's 
enemies :  whereby  the  people  fall  under  Thee. 

Thy  throne,  O  God,  is  for  ever  and  ever :  the  sceptre 
of  Thy  kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

Thou  lovest  righteousness,  and  hatest  wickedness : 
therefore  God,  Thy  God,  hath  anointed  Thee  with  the 
oil  of  gladness  above  Thy  fellows. 

All  Thy  garments  smell  of  myrrh,  and  aloes,  and 
cassia:  out  of  the  ivory  palaces,  whereby  they  have 
made  Thee  glad. 

Kings'  daughters  were  among  Thy  honorable  women: 
upon  Thy  right  hand  did  stand  the  queen  in  gold  of 
Ophir. 

Hearken,  O  daughter,  and  consider,  and  incline  thine 
ear :  forget  also  thine  own  people,  and  thy  father's  house. 

So  shall  the  King  greatly  desire  thy  beauty :  for  He 
is  thy  Lord,  and  worship  thou  Him. 

And  the  daughter  of  Tyre  shall  be  there  with  a  gift : 
even  the  rich  among  the  people  shall  entreat  thy  favor. 

The  King's  daughter  is  all  glorious  within :  her 
clothing  is  of  wrought  gold. 

She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  King  in  raiment  oi 
needlework:  the  virgins  her  companions  that  follow 
her  shall  be  brought  unto  Thee. 

With  gladness  and  rejoicing  shall  they  be  brought: 
they  shall  enter  into  the  King's  palace. 

Instead  of  thy  fathers  shall  be  thy  children :  whom 
Thou  mayest  make  princes  in  all  the  earth. 

I  will  make  Thy  Name  to  be  remembered  in  all 
generations:  therefore  shall  the  people  praise  Thee  for 
ever  and  ever. 


Psalm  46.     Detis  noster  refugium. 

GOD   is  our   Refuge   and   Strength :  a  very  present 
help  in  trouble. 
"  Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be  re- 


188  PSALM   47. 


moved :  and  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the 
midst  of  the  sea ; 

Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled: 
though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swelling  thereof. 

There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make 
glad  the  city  of  God  :  the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles 
of  the  Most  High. 

God  is  in  the  midst  of  her,  she  shall  not  be  moved : 
God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 

Tbe  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved :  He 
uttered  His  voice,  the  earth  melted. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us :  the  God  of  Jacob  is 
our  Refuge. 

Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord  :  what  deso- 
lations He  hath  made  in  the  earth. 

He  maketh  wars  to  cease  unto  tbe  end  of  the  earth  : 
He  breaketh  the  bow,  and  cutteth  the  spear  in  sunder, 
He  burnetii  the  chariot  in  the  fire. 

Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God  :  I  will  be  exalted 
among  the  heathen,  I  will  be  exalted  in  the  earth. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us :  the  God  of  Jacob  is 
our  Refuge. 

Psalm  47.       Omnes  genles  plaudiie. 

OCLAP  your  hands,  all  ye  people :  shout  unto  God 
with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible :  He  is  a  great 
King  over  all  the  earth. 

He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us:  and  the  nations 
under  our  feet. 

He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us :  the  excel- 
lency of  Jacob  whom  He  loved. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout:  the  Lord  with  the 
sound  of  a  trumpet. 

Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises :  sing  praises  un^o 
our  King,  sing  praises. 


PSALM  48.  189 

For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth :  sing  ye  praises 
I  with  understanding. 

God  reigneth  over  the  heathen:  God  sitteth  upon 
.  the  throne  of  His  holiness. 

The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  together,  even 
[the  people  of  the  God  of  Abraham :  for  the  shields  of 
!  the  earth  belong  unto  God,  He  is  greatly  exalted. 

Psalm  48.     3fagnus  Dominus. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised :  in 
the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  His 
j  holiness. 

Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the  whole  earth,  is 
I  mount  Zion :  on  the  sides  of  the  north,  the  city  of  the 
great  King. 

God  is  known  in  her  palaces  :  for  a  refuge. 

For,  lo,  the  kings  were  assembled :  they  passed  by 
together. 

They  saw  it,  and  so  they  marvelled :  they  were  trou- 
bled, and  hasted  away. 

Fear  took  hold  upon  them  there,  and  pain :  as  of  a 
woman  in  travail. 

Thou  breakest  the  ships  of  Tarshish :  with  an  east 
wind. 

As  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen  in  the  city  of  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of  pur  God  :  God  will  estab- 
lish it  for  ever. 

We  have  thought  of  Thy  lovingkindness,  O  God :  in 
the  midst  of  Thy  temple. 

According  to  Thy  Name,  O  God,  so  is  Thy  praise 
unto  the  ends  of  the  earth :  Thy  right  hand  is  full  of 
righteousness. 

Let  mount  Zion  rejoice,  let  the  daughters  of  Judah 
be  glad  :  because  of  Thy  judgments. 

Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  round  about  her :  tell  the 
towers  thereof. 


190  PSALM   51. 

Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks,  consider  her  palaces: 

that  ye  may  tell  it  to  the  generation  following. 

For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever :  He  will 
be  our  Guide  even  unto  death. 

Psalm  51.     Miserere  mei  Dens,  secundum. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  Thy 
lovingkindness :  according  unto  the  multitude  of 
Thy  tender  mercies,  blot  out  my  transgressions. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity :  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions :  and  my  sin  is 
ever  before  me. 

Against  Thee,  Thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  done 
this  evil  in  Thy  sight :  that  Thou  mightest  be  justified 
when  Thou  speakest,  and  be  clear  when  Thou  judsrest 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity :  and  in  sin  did  my 
mother  conceive  me. 

Behold,  Thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts: 
and  in  the  hidden  part  Thou  shalt  make  me  to  know 
wisdom. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean :  wash 
me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness :  that  the  bones 
which  Thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Hide  Thy  face  from  my  sins :  and  blot  out  all  mine 
iniquities. 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God :  and  renew  a 
right  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence :  and  take  not 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation:  and  up- 
hold me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  Thy  ways:  and  sin- 
ners shall  be  converted  unto  Thee. 

Deliver  me  from  bloodguiltiness,  O  God,  Thou  God 


PSALMS  54,  56.  191 

of  my  salvation:   and  my  tongue  shall   sing  aloud    of 
Thy  righteousness. 

0  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips :  and  my  mouth  shall 
show  forth  Thy  praise. 

For  Thou  desirest  not  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it : 
Thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  offering. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit:  a  broken 
and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  Thou  wilt  not  despise. 

Do  good  in  Thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion :  build 
Thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

Then  shalt  Thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifices  of 
righteousness,  with  burnt  offering  and  whole  burnt 
offering :  then  shall  they  offer  bullocks  upon  Thine 
altar. 

Psalm  54.     Deus,  in  nomine  tuo. 

SAVE  me,  O  God,  by  Thy  Name:  and  judge  me  by 
Thy  strength. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  God :  give  ear  to  the  words  of 
my  mouth. 

For  strangers  are  risen  up  against  me :  and  op- 
pressors seek  after  my  soul,  they  have  not  set  God 
before  them. 

Behold,  God  is  mine  Helper  :  the  Lord  is  with  them 
that  uphold  my  soul. 

He  shall  reward  evil  unto  mine  enemies :  cut  them 
off  in  Thy  truth. 

1  will  freely  sacrifice  unto  Thee :  I  will  praise  Thy 
Name,  O  Lord,  for  it  is  good. 

For  He  hath  delivered  me  out  of  all  trouble :  and 
mine  eye  hath  seen  his  desire  upon  mine  enemies. 

Psalm  56.     Miserere  mei,  Deus  !  quoniam. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  for  man  would  swallow 
me  up :  he  fighting  daily  oppresseth  me. 
Mine  enemies  would  daily  swallow  me  up:  for  they 
be  many  that  fight  against  me,  O  Thou  Most  High. 


192  psalm  57. 

What  time  I  am  afraid :  I  will  trust  in  Thee. 

In  God  I  will  praise  His  Word,  in  God  I  have  put 
my  trust :  I  will  not  fear  what  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

Every  day  they  wrest  my  words :  all  their  thoughts 
are  against  me  for  evil. 

They  gather  themselves  together,  they  hide  them- 
selves :  they  mark  my  steps,  when  they  wait  for  my 
soul. 

Shall  they  escape  by  iniquity :  in  Thine  anger  cast 
down  the  people,  0  God. 

Thou  tellest  my  wanderings,  put  Thou  my  tears  into 
Thy  bottle  :  are  they  not  in  Thy  book  ? 

When  I  cry  unto  Thee,  then  shall  mine  enemies  turn 
back  :  this  I  know,  for  God  is  for  me. 

In  God,  will  I  praise  His  Word  :  in  the  Lord  will  I 
praise  His  Word. 

In  God  have  I  put  my  trust :  I  will  not  be  afraid 
what  man  can  do  unto  me. 

Thy  vows  are  upon  me,  O  God  :  I  will  render  praises 
unto  Thee. 

For  Thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death,  wilt 
not  Thou  deliver  my  feet  from  falling :  that  I  may 
walk  before  God  in  the  light  of  the  living? 

Psalm  57.     Miserere  mei,  Dens  miserere. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  0  God,  be  merciful  unto  me, 
for  my  soul  trusteth  in  Thee :  yea,  in  the  shadow 
of  Thy  wings  will  I  make  my  refuge,  until  these 
calamities  be  overpast. 

I  will  cry  unto  God  most  high :  unto  God  that  per- 
formeth  all  things  for  me. 

He  shall  send  from  heaven,  and  save  me  from  the 
reproach  of  him  that  would  swallow  me  up :  God  shall 
send  forth  His  mercy  and  His  truth. 

My  soul  is  among  lions :  and  I  lie  even  among  them 
that  are  set  on  fire. 


PSALM  61.  193 

Even  the  sons  of  men,  whose  teeth  are  spears  and 
arrows  :  and  their  tongues  a  sharp  sword. 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens:  Let 
Thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

They  have  prepared  a  net  for  rny  steps,  my  soul  is 
bowed  down:  they  have  digged  a  pit  before  me,  into 
the  midst  whereof  they  have  fallen  themselves. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed :  I  will 
sing  and  give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory,  awake,  psaltery  and  harp :  I 
myself  will  awake  early. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  people:  I 
will  sing  unto  Thee  among  the  nations. 

For  Thy  mercy  is  great  unto  the  heavens :  and  Thy 
truth  unto  the  clouds. 

Be  Thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens:  let 
Thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

Psalm  61.     Exaudi,  Deus,  deprecationem. 

HEAR  my  cry,  O  God :   attend  unto  my  prayer. 
From  the  end  of  the  earth  will  I  cry  unto  Thee 
when  my  heart  is  overwhelmed :  Lead  me  to  the  Rock 
that  is  higher  than  I. 

For  Thou  hast  been  a  shelter  for  me:  and  a  stroDg 
tower  from  the  enemy. 

I  will  abide  in  Thy  tabernacle  for  ever :  I  will  trust 
in  the  covert  of  Thy  wings. 

For  Thou,  O  God,  hast  heard  my  vows :  Thou 
hast  given  me  the  heritage  of  those  that  fear  Thy 
Name. 

Thou  wilt  prolong  the  king's  life :  and  his  years  as 
many  generations. 

He  shall  abide  before  God  for  ever :  O  prepare  mercy 
and  truth,  which  may  preserve  him. 

So  will  I  sing  praise  unto  Thy  Name  for  ever:  that 
I  may  daily  perform  my  vows. 

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194  PSALMS   62,   35. 

Psalm  62.     Nonne  Deo 

TRULY  my  soul  waiteth  upon  God  :  from  Him  com- 
eth  my  salvation. 

He  only  is  my  Rock  and  my  salvation:  He  is  my 
defence,  I  shall  not  be  greatly  moved. 

How  long  will  ye  imagine  mischief  against  a  man : 
ye  shall  be  slain  all  of  you,  as  a  bowing  wall  shall  ye 
be,  and  as  a  tottering  fence. 

They  only  consult  to  cast  him  down  from  his  excel- 
lency :  they  delight  in  lies,  they  bless  with  their  mouth, 
but  they  curse  inwardly. 

My  soul,  wait  Thou  only  upon  God :  for  my  ex- 
pectation is  from  Him. 

He  only  is  my  Rock  and  my  salvation :  He  is  my 
defence,  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory :  the  Rock  of 
my  strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in  God. 

Trust  in  Him  at  all  times,  ye  people,  pour  out  your 
heart  before  Him  :  God  is  a  refuge  for  us. 

Surely  men  of  low  degree  are  vanity,  and  men  of 
high  degree  are  a  lie :  to  be  laid  in  the  balance,  they 
are  altogether  lighter  than  vanity. 

Trust  not  in  oppression,  and  become  not  vain  in  rob- 
bery :  if  riches  increase,  set  not  your  heart  upon  them. 

God  hath  spoken  once,  twice  have  I  heard  this :  that 
power  belongeth  unto  Glod. 

Also  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  belongeth  mercy :  for 
Thou  renderest  to  every  man  according  to  his -work. 

Psalm  6o.     Te  decet  hymnus,  Deus. 

PRAISE  waiteth  for  Thee,  O  God,  in  Zion  :  and  unto 
Thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 
O   Thou  that   nearest   prayer :    unto   Thee   shall   all 
flesh  come. 

Iniquities  prevail  against  me :  as  for  our  trans- 
gressions, Thou  shalt  purge  them  away. 


PSALM  66.  195 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  Thou  ckoosest,  and  causesfc 
to  approach  unto  Thee,  that  he  may  dwell  in  Thy 
courts :  we  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  Thy 
house,  even  of  Thy  holy  temple. 

By  terrible  things  in  righteousness  wilt  Thou  answer 
us,  O  God  of  our  salvation:  Who  art  the  confidence  of 
all  the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that  are  afar  off 
upon  the  sea. 

Which  by  His  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains : 
being  girded  with  power. 

Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas :  the  noise  of 
their  waves,  and  the  tumult  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  are 
afraid  at  Thy  tokens :  Thou  makest  the  outgoings  of 
the  morning  and  evening  to  rejoice. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it :  Thou  greatly 
enrichest  it  with  the  river  of  God,  which  is  full  of 
water. 

Thou  preparest  them  corn :  when  Thou  hast  so  pro- 
vided for  it. 

Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundantly,  Thou 
settlest  the  furrows  thereof:  Thou  makest  it  soft  with 
showers,  Thou  blessest  the  springing  thereof. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  Thy  goodness :  and 
Thy  paths  drop  fatness. 

They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wilderness :  and 
the  little  hills  rejoice  on  every  side. 

The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks,  the  valleys 
also  are  covered  over  with  corn :  they  shout  for  joy, 
they  also  sing. 

Psalm  66.     Jubilate  Deo,  omnis  terra. 

MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands :  sing 
forth  the  honor  of  His  Name,  make  His  praise 
glorious. 

Say  unto  God,  How  terrible  art  Thou  in  Thy  works : 


196  psalm  66. 


through  the  greatness  of  Thy  power  shall  Thine  enemies 
submit  themselves  unto  Thee. 

All  the  earth  shall  worship  Thee,  and  shall  sing  unto 
Thee :  they  shall  sing  to  Thy  Name. 

Come  and  see  the  works  of  God :  He  is  terrible  in 
His  doing  toward  the  children  of  men. 

He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land  :  they  went  through 
the  flood  on  foot,  there  did  we  rejoice  in  Him. 

He  ruleth  by  His  power  for  ever,  His  eyes  behold 
the  nations :  let  not  the  rebellious  exalt  themselves. 

0  bless  our  God,  ye  people :  and  make  the  voice  of 
His  praise  to  be  heard. 

Which  holdeth  our  soul  in  life :  and  suffereth  not  our 
feet  to  be  moved. 

For  Thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us:  Thou  hast  tried 
us,  as  silver  is  tried. 

Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  net :  Thou  laidst  affliction 
upon  our  loins. 

Thou  hast  caused  men  to  ride  over  our  heads :  we 
went  through  fire  and  through  water,  but  Thou  brought- 
est us  out  into  a  wealthy  place. 

1  will  go  into  Thy  house  with  burnt  offerings :  I  will 
pay  Thee  my  vows,  which  my  lips  have  uttered,  and 
my  mouth  hath  spoken,  when  I  was  in  trouble. 

I  will  offer  unto  Thee  burnt  sacrifices  of  fatlings,  with 
the  incense  of  rams :  I  will  offer  bullocks  with  goats. 

Come  and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear  God :  and  I  will  de- 
clare what  He  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

I  cried  unto  Him  with  my  mouth :  and  He  was  ex- 
tolled with  my  tongue. 

If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart :  the  Lord  will  not 
hear  me. 

But  verily  God  hath  heard  me:  He  hath  attended  to 
the  voice  of  my  prayer. 

Blessed  be  God  which  hath  not  turned  away  my 
prayer :  nor  His  mercy  from  me. 


G 


PSALMS  07,   68.  197 

Psalm  07.     Deus  miser eatur  nostri. 

0D  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us :  and  cause  His 
face  to  shine  upon  us. 

That  Thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth  :  Thy  saving 
health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  O  God  :  let  all  the  people 
praise  Thee. 

O  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy :  for  Thou 
shalt  judge  the  people  righteously,  and  govern  the 
nations  upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  O  God  :  let  all  the  people 
praise  Thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase :  and  God, 
even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

God  shall  bless  us :  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth 
shall  fear  Him. 

Psalm  08.     Exurgat  Deus. 

LET  God  arise,  let  His  enemies  be  scattered  :  let  them 
also  that  hate  Him  flee  before  Him. 

As  smoke  is  driven  away,  so  drive  them  away :  as 
wax  melteth  before  the  fire,  so  let  the  wicked  perish  at 
the  presence  of  God. 

But  let  the  righteous  be  glad,  let  them  rejoice  before 
God  :  yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice. 

Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  unto  His  Name:  extol 
Him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  His  Name  JAH, 
and  rejoice  before  Him. 

A  father  of  the  fatherless,  and  a  judge  of  the  widows : 
is  God  in  His  holy  habitation, 

God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families,  He  bringeth  out 
those  which  are  bound  with  chains :  but  the  rebellious 
dwell  in  a  dry  land. 

O  God,  when  Thou  wentest  forth  before  Thy  people : 
when  Thou  didst  march  through  the  wilderness, 

The  earth   shook,  the   heavens  also   dropped  at   the 


198  PSALM   68. 

presence  of  God :  even  Sinai  itself  was  moved  at  the 
presence  of  God,  the  God  of  Israel, 

Thou,  O  God,  didst  send  a  plentiful  rain  :  whereby 
Thou  didst  confirm  thine  inheritance,  when  it  was 
weaiy. 

Thy  congregation  hath  dwelt  therein :  Thou,  O  God, 
hast  prepared  of  Thy  goodness  for  the  poor. 

The  Lord  gave  the  word;  great  was  the  company 
of  those  that  published  it. 

Kings  of  armies  did  flee  apace :  and  she  that  tarried 
at  home  divided  the  spoil. 

Though  ye  have  lien  among  the  pots,  yet  shall  ye  be 
as  the  wings  of  a  dove :  covered  with  silver,  and  her 
feathers  with  yellow  gold. 

When  the  Almighty  scattered  kings  in  it:  it  was 
white  as  snow  in  Salmon. 

The  hill  of  God  is  as  the  hill  of  Bashan :  a  high  hill 
as  the  hill  of  Bashan. 

Why  leap  ye,  ye  high  hills?  this  is  the  hill  which 
God  desireth  to  dwell  in :  yea,  the  Lord  will  dwell  in 
it  for  ever. 

The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  even  thou- 
sands of  angels :  the  Lord  is  among  them,  as  in  Sinai, 
in  the  holy  place. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  Thou  hast  led  captivity 
captive,  Thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men :  yea,  for  the 
rebellious  also,  that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among 
them. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth  us  with 
benefits  :  even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 


H 


IT.   Deus  noster,  Deus. 

E  that  is  our  God  is  the  God  of  salvation :  and  unto 
God  the  Lord  belong  the  issues  from  death. 
But  God  shall  wound  the  head  of  His  enemies :  and 


psalm  68.  199 

the  hairy  scalp  of  such  a  one  as  goeth  on  still  in  his 
trespasses. 

The  Lord  said,  I  will  bring  again  from  Bashan  :  I 
will  bring  my  people  again  from  the  depths  of  the  sea. 

That  thy  foot  may  be  dipped  in  the  blood  of  thine 
enemies  :  and  the  tongue  of  thy  dogs  in  the  same. 

They  have  seen  Thy  goings,  O  God  :  even  the  goings 
of  my  God,  my  King,  in  the  sanctuary. 

The  singers  went  before,  the  players  on  instruments 
followed  after:  among  them  were  the  damsels  playing 
with  timbrels. 

Bless  ye  God  in  the  congregations :  even  the  Lord, 
from  the  fountain  of  Israel. 

There  is  little  Benjamin  with  their  ruler,  the  princes 
of  Judah  and  their  council :  the  princes  of  Zebulun, 
and  the  princes  of  Naphtali. 

Thy  God  hath  commanded  Thy  strength  :  strengthen, 
O  God,  that  which  Thou  hast  wrought  for  us. 

Because  of  Thy  temple  at  Jerusalem :  shall  kings 
bring  presents  unto  Thee. 

Rebuke  the  company  of  spearmen,  the  multitude  of 
the  bulls,  with  the  calves  of  the  people,  till  every  one 
submit  himself  with  pieces  of  silver :  scatter  Thou  the 
people  that  delight  in  war. 

Princes  shall  come  out  of  Egypt:  Ethiopia  shall  soon 
stretch  out  her  hands  unto  God. 

Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth :  O  sing 
praises  unto  the  Lord  ; 

To  Him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  of  heavens, 
which  were  of  old :  lo,  He  doth  send  out  His  voice, 
and  that  a  mighty  voice. 

Ascribe  ye  strength  unto  God,  His  excellency  is  over 
Israel :  and  His  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

O  God,  Thou  art  terrible  out  of  Thy  holy  places: 
the  God  of  Israel  is  He  that  giveth  strength  and  power 
unto  His  people.     Blessed  be  God. 


200  PSALM   69. 


Psalm  69.     Salvuni  mefac,  Deus. 

SAVE  me,  O  God :  for  the  waters  are  come  in  unto 
my  soul. 

I  sink  in  deep  mire,  where  there  is  no  standing :  I  am 
come  into  deep  waters,  where  the  floods  overflow  me. 

I  am  weary  of  my  crying,  my  throat  is  dried :  mine 
eyes  fail  while  I  wait  for  my  God. 

They  that  hate  me  without  a  cause  are  more  than  the 
hairs  of  mine  head  :  they  that  would  destroy  me,  being 
my  enemies  wrongfully,  are  mighty. 

I  am  become  a  stranger  unto  my  brethren :  and  an 
alien  unto  my  mother's  children. 

For  the  zeal  of  Thine  house  hath  eaten  me  up  :  and 
the  reproaches  of  them  that  reproached  Thee  are  fallen 
upon  me. 

When  I  wept,  and  chastened  my  soul  with  fasting : 
that  was  to  my  reproach. 

I  made  sackcloth  also  my  garment :  and  I  became  a 
proverb  to  them. 

They  that  sit  in  the  gate  speak  against  me :  and  I 
was  the  song  of  the  drunkards. 

But  as  for  me,  my  prayer  is  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  in 
an  acceptable  time :  O  God,  in  the  multitude  of  Thy 
mercy  hear  me,  in  the  truth  of  Thy  salvation. 

Deliver  me  out  of  the  mire,  and  let  me  not  sink :  Let 
me  be  delivered  from  them  that  hate  me,  and  out  of  the 
deep  waters. 

Let  not  the  waterflood  overflow  me,  neither  let  the 
deep  swallow  me  up :  and  let  not  the  pit  shut  her 
mouth  upon  me. 

Hear  me,  O  Lord,  for  Thy  lovingkindness  is  good ; 
turn  unto  me  according  to  the  multitude  of  Thy  tender 
mercies. 

And  hide  not  Thy  face  from  Thy  servant,  for  I  am 
in  trouble  :  hear  me  speedily. 


PSALM  69.  201 

Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul,  and  redeem  it :  deliver  me 
because  of  mine  enemies. 

Thou  hast  known  my  reproach,  and  my  shame,  and 
my  dishonor  :    mine  adversaries  are  all  before  Thee. 

Reproach  hath  broken  my  heart :  and  I  am  full  of 
heaviness. 

And  I  looked  for  some  to  take  pity,  but  there  was 
none  :   and  for  comforters,  but  I  found  none. 

They  gave  me  also  gall  for  my  meat :  and  in  my  thirst 
they  gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

Pour  out  Thine  indignation  upon  them  :  and  let  Thy 
wrathful  anger  take  hold  of  them. 

Let  their  habitation  be  desolate  :  and  let  none  dwell 
in  their  tents. 

For  they  persecute  him  whom  Thou  hast  smitten : 
and  they  talk  to  the  grief  of  those  whom  Thou  hast 
wounded. 

Add  iniquity  unto  their  iniquity :  and  let  them  not 
come  into  Thy  righteousness. 

Let  them  be  blotted  out  of  the  book  of  the  living : 
and  not  be  written  with  the  righteous. 

But  I  am  poor  and  sorrowful :  let  Thy  salvation,  O 
God,  set  me  up  on  high. 

I  will  praise  the  Name  of  God  with  a  song :  and  will 
magnify  Him  with  thanksgiving. 

This  also  shall  please  the  Lord  :  better  than  an  ox 
or  bullock  that  hath  horns  and  hoofs. 

The  humble  shall  see  this  and  be  glad :  and  your 
heart  shall  live  that  seek  God. 

For  the  Lord  heareth  the  poor :  and  despiseth  not 
His  prisoners. 

Let  the  heaven  and  earth  praise  Him  :  the  seas,  and 
every  thing  that  moveth  therein. 

For  God  will  save  Zion,  and  will  build  the  cities  of 
Judah  :  that  they  may  dwell  there,  and  have  it  in 
possession. 


202  psalms  70,  72. 

The  seed  also  of  His  servants  shall  inherit  it :    and 
they  that  love  His  Name  shall  dwell  therein. 


Psalm  70.     Deus  in  adjulorium. 

MAKE  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me :  make  haste  to 
help  me,  O  Lord. 

Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded  that  seek  after 
my  soul :  let  them  be  turned  backward,  and  put  to  con- 
fusion, that  desire  my  hurt. 

Let  them  be  turned  back  for  a  reward  of  therr  shame : 
that  say,  Aha,  aha ! 

Let  all  those  that  seek  Thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in 
Thee :  and  let  such  as  love  Thy  salvation  say  contin- 
ually, Let  God  be  magnified. 

But  I  am  poor  and  needy :  make  haste  unto  me,  O 
God. 

Thou  art  my  help  and  my  Deliverer  :  O  Lord,  make 
no  tarrying. 

Psalm  72.     Dens,  judicium. 

GIVE  the  king  Thy  judgments,  O  God  :  and  Thy 
righteousness  unto  the  king's  son. 

He  shall  judge  Thy  people  with  righteousness:  and 
Thy  poor  with  judgment. 

The  mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  the  people :  and 
the  little  hills,  by  righteousness. 

He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people,  He  shall  save 
the  children  of  the  needy  :  and  shall  break  in  pieces  the 
oppressor. 

They  shall  fear  Thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and  moon 
endure :    throughout  all  generations. 

He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  mown  grass  : 
as  showers  that  water  the  earth. 

In  His  days  shall  the  righteous  flourish :  and  abun- 
dance of  peace  so  long  as  the  moon  endureth. 


psalm  75.  203 

He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to  sea  :  and 
from  the  river  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall  bow  before 
Him  :    and  His  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall  bring 
presents :   the  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba  shall  offer  gifts. 

Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  Him  :  all  nations 
shall  serve  Him. 

For  He  shall  deliver  the  needy  when  he  crieth  :  the 
poor  also,  and  him  that  hath  no  helper. 

He  shall  spare  the  poor  and  needy :  and  shall  save 
the  souls  of  the  needy. 

He  shall  redeem  their  soul  from  deceit  and  violence  : 
and  precious  shall  their  blood  be  in  His  sight. 

And  He  shall  live,  and  to  Him  shall  be  given  of  the 
gold  of  Sheba :  prayer  also  shall  be  made  for  Him  con- 
tinually, and  daily  shall  He  be  praised. 

There  shall  be  a  handful  of  corn  in  the  earth  upon 
the  top  of  the  mountains  :  the  fruit  thereof  shall  shake 
like  Lebanon,  and  they  of  the  city  shall  nourish  like 
grass  of  the  earth. 

His  Name  shall  endure  for  ever,  His  Name  shall  be 
continued  as  long  as  the  sun  :  and  men  shall  be  blessed 
in  Him,  all  nations  shall  call  Him  blessed. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  Israel :  Who 
only  doeth  wondrous  things. 

And  blessed  be  His  glorious  Name  for  ever :  and  let 
the  whole  earth  be  filled  with  His  glory.  Amen,  and 
Amen. 

Psalm  75.      Confitebimur  tibi,  Deus. 

TTNTO  Thee,  O  God,  do  we  give  thanks  :  unto  Thee 
U    do  we  give  thanks. 

For  that  Thy  Name  is  near :  Thy  wondrous  works 
declare. 

When  I  shall  receive  the  congregation  :  I  will  judge 
uprightly. 


204  psalm  77. 

The  earth  and  all  the  inhabitants  thereof  are  dis- 
solved :    I  bear  up  the  pillars  of  it. 

I  said  unto  the  fools,  Deal  not  foolishly :  and  to  the 
wicked,  Lift  not  up  the  horn. 

For  promotion  cometh  neither  from  the  east,  nor 
from  the  west :    nor  from  the  south. 

But  God  is  the  Judge :  He  putteth  down  one,  and 
setteth  up  another. 

For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  there  is  a  cup,  and  the 
wine  is  red:  it  is  full  of  mixture,  and  He  poureth  out 
of  the  same. 

But  the  dregs  thereof:  all  the  wicked  of  the  earth 
shall  wring  them  out,  and  drink  them. 

But  I  will  declare  forever :  I  will  sing  praise  to  the 
God  of  Jacob. 

All  the  horns  of  the  wicked  also  will  I  cut  off:  but 
the  horns  of  the  righteous  shall  be  exalted. 


Psalm  77.      Voce  mea  ad  Dominum  clamavu 

I  CRIED  unto  God  with  my  voice :  even  unto  God 
with  my  voice,  and  He  gave  ear  unto  me. 

In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  sought  the  Loud  :  my 
sore  ran  in  the  night,  and  ceased  not,  my  soul  refused 
to  be  comforted. 

I  remembered  God,  and  was  troubled:  I  complained, 
and  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed. 

Thou  holdest  mine  eyes  waking:  I  am  so  troubled 
tha,t  I  cannot  speak. 

I  have  considered  the  days  of  old :  the  years  of 
ancient  times. 

I  call  to  remembrance  my  song  in  the  night :  I  com- 
mune with  mine  own  heart,  and  my  spirit  made  dili- 
gent search. 

Will  the  Lord  cast  off  for  ever:  and  will  He  be 
favorable  no  more  ? 


psalm  82o  205 

Is  His  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever  :  doth  His  promise 
fail  for  evermore  ? 

Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious :  hath  He  in 
anger  shut  up  His  tender  mercies? 

And  I  said,  This  is  my  infirmity  :  but  I  will  re- 
member the  years  of  the  right  hand  of  the  Most  High. 

I  will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord  :  surely  I 
will  remember  Thy  wonders  of  old. 

I  will  meditate  also  of  all  Thy  work  :  and  talk  of 
Thy  doings 

Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sanctuary:  Who  is  so 
great  a  God  as  our  God? 

Thou  art  the  God  that  doest  wonders:  Thou  hast 
declared  Thy  strength  among  the  people. 

Thou  hast  with  Thine  arm  redeemed  Thy  people: 
the  sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 

The  waters  saw  Thee,  O  God,  the  waters  saw  Thee, 
they  were  afraid  :    the  depths  also  were  troubled. 

The  clouds  poured  out  water,  the  skies  sent  out  a 
sound  :   Thine  arrows  also  went  abroad. 

The  voice  of  Thy  thunder  was  in  the  heaven :  the 
lightnings  lightened  the  world,  the  earth  trembled 
and  shook. 

Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  Thy  path  in  the  great 
waters  :    and  Thy  footsteps  are  not  known. 

Thou  leddest  Thy  people  like  a  flock  :  by  the  hand 
of  Moses  and  Aaron. 


Psalm  82.     Deus  stetit  in  synagoga. 

GOD  standeth  in  the  congregation  of  the  mighty  :  He 
judgeth  among  the  gods. 
How  long  will   ye  judge  unjustly :    and  accept  the 
persons  of  the  wicked  ? 

Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless:    do  justice   to  the 
afflicted  and  needy. 


206  psalm  84. 

Deliver  the  poor  and  needy:  rid  them  out  of  the! 
hand  of  the  wicked. 

They  know  not,  neither  will  they  understand,  they 
walk  on  in  darkness  :  all  the  foundations  of  the  earth  ■ 
are  out  of  course. 

I  have  said,  Ye  are  gods :  and  all  of  ye  are  children 
of  the  Most  High. 

But  ye  shall  die  like  men  :  and  fall  like  one  of  thf , 
princes. 

Arise,  O  God,  judge  the  earth  :  for  Thou  shalt  inherit 
all  nations. 

Psalm  84.     Quam  dilecta  tabernacula. 

HOW  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of  hosts! 
My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts 
of  the  Lord  :  My  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for 
the  living  God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  an  house,  and  the  swal- 
low a  nest  for  herself,  where  she  may  lay  her  young: 
even  Thine  altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  my 
God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  Thy  house :  they  will 
be  still  praising  Thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  Thee:  in 
whose  heart  are  the  ways  of  them. 

Who  passing  through  the  valley  of  Baca  make  it  a 
well :   the  rain  also  filleth  the  pools. 

They  go  from  strength  to  strength :  every  one  of 
them  in  Zion  appeareth  before  God. 

O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer :  give  ear,  0 
God  of  Jacob. 

Behold,  O  God  our  Shield  :  and  look  upon  the  face 
of  Thine  Anointed. 

For  a  day  in  Thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand  : 
I  had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house  of  my  God, 
than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wickedness. 


psalm  85.  207 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  Sun  and  Shield  :  the  Lord 
will  give  grace  and  glory. 

No  good  thing  will  He  withhold  from  them  that 
walk  uprightly  :  O  Lord  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man 
that  trusteth  in  Thee. 

Psalm  85.     Benedixisti,  Domine. 

LORD,  Thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  Thy  land: 
Thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  Thy  people :  Thou 
hast  covered  all  their  sin. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  Thy  wrath :  Thou  hast 
turned  Thyself  from  the  fierceness  of  Thine  anger. 

Turn  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation:  and  cause  Thine 
anger  toward  us  to  cease. 

Wilt  Thou  be  angry  with  us  for  ever :  wilt  Thou 
draw  out  Thine  anger  to  all  generations  ? 

Wilt  Thou  not  revive  us  again :  that  Thy  people 
may  rejoice  in  Thee  ? 

Shew  us  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord  :  and  grant  us  Thy  sal- 
vation. 

I  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak  :  for  He 
will  speak  peace  unto  His  people,  and  to  His  saints, 
but  let  them  not  turn  again  to  folly. 

Surely  His  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  Him: 
that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together:  righteousness 
and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth  :  and  righteous- 
ness shall  look  down  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  give  that  which  is  good :  and 
our  land  shall  yield  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  Him  :  and  shall  set  us 
in  the  way  of  His  steps. 


208  psalm  86. 

Psalm  86.     Inclina,  Domine. 

BOW  down  Thine  ear,  O  Lord,  hear  me  :   for  I  am 
poor  and  needy. 

Preserve  my  soul,  for  I  am  holy:  O  Thou  my  God, 
save  Thy  servant  that  trusteth  in  Thee. 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord  :  for  I  cry.  unto  Thee 
daily. 

Rejoice  the  soul  of  Thy  servant :  for  unto  Thee,  O 
Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

For  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive : 
and  plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon 
Thee. 

Give  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  my  prayer :  and  attend  to 
the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

In  the  day  of  my  trouble  will  I  call  upon  Thee  :  for 
Thou  wilt  answer  me. 

Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  Thee,  O 
Lord  :  neither  are  there  any  works  like  unto  Thy 
works. 

All  nations  whom  Thou  hast  made  shall  come  and 
worship  before  Thee,  O  Lord  :  and  shall  glorify  Thy 
Name. 

For  Thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things : 
Thou  art  God  alone. 

Teach  me  Thy  way,  O  Lord  :  I  will  walk  in  Thy 
truth  :   unite  my  heart  to  fear  Thy  Name. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my 
heart :    and  I  will  glorify  Thy  Name  evermore. 

For  great  is  Thy  mercy  toward  me  :  and  Thou  hast 
delivered  my  soul  from  the  lowest  hell. 

O  God,  the  proud  are  risen  against  me  :  and  the 
assemblies  of  violent  men  have  sought  after  my  soul, 
and  have  not  set  Thee  before  them. 

But  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion, 
and  gracious :  longsuffering  and  plenteous  in  mercy 
and  truth. 


psalms  87,  89.  209 

O  turn  unto  ine,  and  have  mercy  upon  me :  give  Thy 
strength  unto  Thy  servant,  and  save  the  son  of  Thine 
handmaid. 

Shew  me  a  token  for  good ;  that  they  which  hate  me 
may  see  it,  and  be  ashamed :  because  Thou,  Lord,  hast 
hogpen  me,  and  comforted  me. 


Psalm  87.     Fundamental  ejus. 

HIS  foundation  :  is  in  the  holy  mountains. 
The  Lord   loveth  the  gates  of  Zion :    more  than 
all  the  dwellings  of  Jacob. 

Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  Thee  :  O  city  of  God. 

I  will  make  mention  of  Rahab  and  Babylon :  to 
them  that  know  me. 

Behold  Philistia,  and  Tyre,  with  Ethiopia :  this  man 
was  born  there. 

And  of  Zion  it  shall  be  said,  This  and  that  man 
was  born  in  her :  and  the  Highest  Himself  shall  estab- 
lish her. 

The  Lord  shall  count,  when  He  writeth  up  the  peo- 
ple :  that  this  man  was  born  there. 

As  well  the  singers  as  the  players  on  instruments 
shall  be  there  :  all  my  springs  are  in  Thee. 


Psalm  89.     Misericordias  Domini. 

I  WILL  sing  of  the  mercies  of  the  Lord  for  ever: 
with  my  mouth  will  I  make  known  Thy  faithfulness 
to  all  generations. 

For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  built  up  for  ever : 
Thy  faithfulness  shalt  Thou  establish  in  the  very 
heavens. 

I  have  made  a  covenant  with  my  chosen :    I  have 
sworn  unto  David  My  servant. 
14 


210  PSALM   89. 

Thy  seed  will  I  establish  for  ever :  and  build  up  Thy 
throne  to  all  generations. 

And  the  heavens  shall  praise  Thy  wonders,  O 
Lord  :  Thy  faithfulness  also  in  the  congregation  of 
the  saints. 

For  who  in  the  heaven  can  be  compared  unto  the 
Lord:  who  among  the  sons  of  the  mighty  can  be 
likened  unto  the  Lord  ? 

God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the 
saints :  and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are 
about  Him. 

O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  a  strong  Lord  like 
unto  Thee :  or  to  Thy  faithfulness  round  about  Thee  ? 

Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea:  when  the  waves 
thereof  arise,  Thou  stillest  them. 

Thou  hast  broken  E,ahab  in  pieces,  as  one  that  is 
slain :  Thou  hast  scattered  Thine  enemies  with  Thy 
strong  arm. 

The  heavens  are  Thine,  the  earth  also  is  Thine:  as 
for  the  world  and  the  fullness  thereof,  Thou  hast 
founded  them. 

The  north  and  the  south  Thou  hast  created  them: 
Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  Name. 

Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm  :  strong  is  Thy  hand,  and 
high  is  Thy  right  hand. 

Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  Thy 
throne:  mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  Thy  i&ce. 

Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound: 
they  shall  walk,  O  Lord,  in  the  light  of  Thy  coun- 
tenance. 

In  Thy  Name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day :  and  in 
Thy  righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 

For  Thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength :  and  in 
Thy  favor  our  horn  shall  be  exalted. 

For  the  Lord  is  our  defence:  and  the  Holy  One  of 
Israel  is  our  King. 


PSALM  89.  211 


II.   Tunc  locutus  es  in  visione. 


THEN  Thou  spakest  in  vision  to  Thy  Holy  One,  and 
saidst :  I  have  laid  help  upon  one  that  is  mighty, 
I  have  exalted  one  chosen  out  of  the  people. 

I  have  found  David  My  servant :  with  My  holy  oil 
have  I  anointed  him. 

With  whom  my  hand  shall  be  established :  Mine 
arm  also  shall  strengthen  him. 

.    The  enemy  shall  not  exact  upon   him  :  nor  the  son 
of  wickedness  afflict  him. 

And  I  will  beat  down  his  foes  before  his  face:  and 
plague  them  that  hate  him. 

But  My  faithfulness  and  My  mercy  shall  be  with 
him :  and  in  My  Name  shall  his  horn  be  exalted. 

I  will  set  his  hand  also  in  the  sea :  and  his  right 
hand  in  the  rivers. 

He  shall  cry  unto  Me,  Thou  art  my  Father :  my 
God,  and  the  Rock  of  my  salvation. 

Also  I  will  make  him  my  firstborn :  higher  than  the 
kings  of  the  earth. 

My  mercy  will  I  keep  for  him  for  evermore:  and 
My  covenant  shall  stand  fast  with  him. 

His  seed  also  will  I  make  to  endure  for  ever:  and 
his  throne  as  the  days  of  heaven. 

If  his  children  forsake  My  law :  and  walk  not  in  My 
judgments, 

If  they  break  My  statutes,  and  keep  not  My  com- 
mandments :  then  will  I  visit  their  transgression  with 
the  rod  and  their  iniquity  with  stripes. 

Nevertheless  My  lovingkindness  will  I  not  utterly 
take  from  him  :  nor  suffer  my  faithfulness  to  fail. 

My  covenant  will  I  not  break,  nor  alter  the  thing 
that  is  gone  out  of  My  lips :  once  have  I  sworn  by  My 
holiness  that  I  will  not  lie  unto  David. 

His  seed  shall  endure  for  ever :  and  his  throne  as  the 
sun  before  Me. 


212  PSALM  89. 

It  shall  be  established  for  ever  as  the  moon :  and  as 
a  faithful  witness  in  heaven. 

But  Thou  hast  cast  off  and  abhorred:  Thou  hast 
been  wroth  with  Thine  anointed. 

Thou  hast  made  void  the  covenant  of  Thy  servant : 
Thou  hast  profaned  his  crown  by  casting  it  to  the 
ground. 

Thou  hast  broken  down  all  his  hedges:  Thou  hast 
brought  his  strong  holds  to  ruin. 

All  that  pass  by  the  way  spoil  him :  he  is  a  reproach 
to  his  neighbors. 

Thou  hast  set  up  the  right  hand  of  his  adversaries : 
Thou  hast  made  all  his  enemies  to  rejoice. 

Thou  hast  also  turned  the  edge  of  his  sword :  and 
hast  not  made  him  to  stand  in  the  battle. 

Thou  hast  made  his  glory  to  cease:  and  cast  his 
throne  down  to  the  ground. 

The  days  of  his  youth  hast  Thou  shortened :  Thou 
hast  covered  him  with  shame. 

How  long,  Lord  ?  wilt  Thou  hide  Thyself  for  ever : 
shall  Thy  wrath  burn  like  fire  ? 

Remember  how  short  my  time  is :  wherefore  hast 
Thou  made  all  men  in  vain  ? 

What  man  is  he  that  liveth,  and  shall  not  see 
death :  shall  he  deliver  his  soul  from  the  hand  of  the 
grave  ? 

Lord,  where  are  Thy  former  lovingkindnesses :  which 
Thou  swarest  unto  David  in  Thy  truth  ? 

Remember,  Lord,  the  reproach  of  Thy  servants :  how 
I  do  bear  in  my  bosom  the  reproach  of  all  the  mighty 
people, 

Wherewith  Thine  enemies  have  reproached,  O  Lord. 
wherewith  they  have  reproached  the  footsteps  of  Thine 
anointed:  blessed  be  the  Lord  for  evermore.  Amen, 
and  Amen. 


PSALM    90.  213 

Psalm  OO.     Domine,  refagium. 

LORD,  Thou  hast  been  our  dwelling  place :  in  all 
generations. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever 
Thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world :  even  from 
everlasting  to  everlasting,  Thou  art  God. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction  :  and  sayest,  Re- 
turn, ye  children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  Thy  sight  are  but  as  yester- 
day when  it  is  past :  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood,  they  are 
as  a  sleep:  in  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which 
groweth  up. 

In  the  morning  it  flourisheth  and  groweth  up  :  in 
the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

For  we  are  consumed  by  Thine  anger :  and  by  Thy 
wrath  are  we  troubled. 

Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  Thee :  our  secret 
sins  in  the  light  of  Thy  countenance. 

For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  Thy  wrath :  we 
spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten, 
and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore  years: 
yet  is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow,  for  it  is  soon 
cut  off,  and  we  fly  away. 

Who  knoweth  the  power  of  Thine  anger :  even  ac- 
cording to  Thy  fear,  so  is  Thy  wrath. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days :  that  we  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Return,  O  Lord,  how  long :  and  let  it  repent  Thee 
concerning  Thy  servants. 

O  satisfy  us  early  with  Thy  mercy  :  that  we  may  re- 
joice and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  Thou 
hast  afflicted  us:  and  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen 
evil. 


214  PSALM   91. 

Let  Thy  work  appear  unto  Thy  servants:  and  Thy 
glory  unto  their  children. 

And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon 
us:  and  establish  Thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon 
us,  yea,  the  work  of  our  hands  establish  Thou  it. 

Psalm  91.      Qui  habitat. 

HE   that   d^velleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most 
High :    shall    abide    under    the    shadow    of    the 
Almighty. 

I  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  Refuge  and  my 
Fortress :  my  God  in  Him  will  I  trust. 

Surely  He  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the 
fowler  :  and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

He  shall  cover  thee  with  His  feathers,  and  under 
His  wings  shalt  thou  trust :  His  truth  shall  be  thy 
shield  and  buckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night :  nor 
for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day  ; 

Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness :  nor 
for  the  destruction  that  wasteth  at  noonday. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten  thousand 
at  thy  right  hand  :  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold :  and  see  the 
reward  of  the  wTicked. 

Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord,  which  is  my 
Refuge:  even  the  Most  High,  thy  habitation  ; 

There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee :  neither  shall  any 
plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  over  thee :  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands :  lest  thou 
dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder :  the  young 
lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  trample  under  feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  Me,  therefore  will 


PSALM  92.  215 

I  deliver  him :  I  will  set  him  on  high,  because  he  hath 
known  My  Name. 

He  shall  call  upon  Me,  and  I  will  answer  him :  I 
will  be  with  him  in  trouble,  I  will  deliver  him,  and 
honor  him. 

With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him  :  and  show  him  My 
salvation. 


Psalm  92.     Bonum  est  confiteri. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  :  and 
to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  Name,  O  Most  High, 

To  show  forth  Thy  lovingkindness  in  the  morning : 
and  Thy  faithfulness  eveiy  night, 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the 
psaltery :  upon  the  harp  with  a  solemn  sound. 

For  Thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  Thy 
work :  I  will  triumph  in  the  works  of  Thy  hands. 

O  Lord,  how  great  are  Thy  works :  and  Thy  thoughts 
are  very  deep. 

A  brutish  man  knoweth  not :  neither  doth  a  fool 
understand  this. 

When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass,  and  when  all 
the  workers  of  iniquity  do  flourish  :  it  is  that  they  shall 
be  destroyed  for  ever,  but  Thou,  Lord,  art  most  high 
for  evermore. 

For,  lo,  Thine  enemies,  O  Lord,  for,  lo,  Thine  ene- 
mies shall  perish :  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  shall  be 
scattered. 

But  my  horn  shalt  Thou  exalt  like  the  horn  of  an 
unicorn  :  I  shall  be  anointed  with  fresh  oil. 

Mine  eye  also  shall  see  my  desire  on  mine  enemies : 
and  mine  ears  shall  hear  my  desire  of  the  wicked  that 
rise  up  against  me. 

The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm  tree :  he 
shall  grow  like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon. 


216  PSALMS  93,  95. 

Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord'* 
shall  flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God. 

They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age:  they 
shail  be  fat  and  flourishing  ; 

To  show  that  the  Lord  is  upright,  He  is  my  Rock : 
and  there  is  no  unrighteousness  in  Him. 


Psalm  93.-    Dominus  regnavit. 

THE  Lord  reigneth,  He  is  clothed  -with  majesty  :  the 
Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  He  hath 
girded  Himself 

The  world  also  is  stablished:  that  it  cannot  be 
moved. 

Thy  throne  is  established  of  old :  Thou  art  from 
everlasting. 

The  floods  have  lifted  up,  O  Lord,  the  floods  have 
lifted  up  their  voice :  the  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of 
many  waters  :  yea,  than  the  mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 

Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure :  holiness  becometh 
Thine  house,  O  Lord,  for  ever. 

Psalm  9o.      Venite,  exultemus. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  :  let  us  make  a 
joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  His  presence  with  thanksgiving : 
and  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  Him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God :  and  a  great  King 
above  all  gods. 

In  His  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth :  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  His  also. 

The  sea  is  His,  and  He  made  it :  and  His  hands 
formed  the  dry  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down :  let  us  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 


PSALM   96.  217 

For  He  is  our  God :  and  we  are  the  people  of  His 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  His  hand. 

To-day  if  ye  will  hear  His  voice,  harden  not  your 
heart :  as  in  the  provocation,  and  as  in  the  day  of 
temptation  in  the  wilderness ; 

When  your  fathers  tempted  Me:  proved  Me,  and 
saw  My  work. 

Forty  years  long  was  I  grieved  with  this  generation, 
and  said :  It  is  a  people  that  do  err  in  their  heart,  and 
they  have  not  known  My  ways; 

Unto  whom  I  sware  in  My  wrath  :  that  they  should 
not  enter  into  My  rest. 


o 


Psalm  96.     Cantate  Domino. 

SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song:  sing  unto  the 
Lord,  all  the  earth. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  His  Name:  show  forth 
His  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

Declare  His  glory  among  the  heathen :  His  wonders 
among  all  people. 

For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised : 
He  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 

For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols:  but  the 
Lord  made  the  heavens. 

Honor  and  majesty  are  before  Him  :  strength  and 
beauty  are  in  His  sanctuary. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people : 
give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 

Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  His  Name  : 
bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  His  courts. 

O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness:  fear 
before  Him  all  the  earth. 

Say  among  the  heathen  that  the  Lord  reigneth, 
the  world  also  shall  be  established  that  it  shall  not  be 
moved  :    He  shall  judge  the  people  righteously. 


218  PSALM   97. 

Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad : 
let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 

Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein:  then 
shall  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice  before  the  Lord. 

For  He  cometh,  for  He  cometh  to  judge  the  earth : 
He  shall  judge  the  world  with  righteousness,  and  the 
people  with  His  truth. 


P^alm  97.     Dominus  regnavit. 

THE  Lord  reigneth,  let  the  earth  rejoice  :  let  the  mul- 
titude of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  Him:  right- 
eousness and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  His 
throne. 

A  fire  goeth  before  Him  :  and  burneth  up  His  ene- 
mies round  about. 

His  lightnings  enlightened  the  world  :  the  earth  saw 
and  trembled. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the 
Lord  :  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole 
earth. 

The  heavens  declare  His  righteousness:  and  all  the 
people  see  His  glory. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that  serve  graven  images, 
that  boast  themselves  of  idols :  worship  Him,  all  ye 
gods. 

Zion  heard,  and  was  glad :  and  the  daughters  of 
Judah  rejoiced  because  of  Thy  judgments,  O  Lord. 

For  Thou,  Lord,  art  high  above  all  the  earth  :  Thou 
art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil :  He  preserveth  the 
souls  of  His  saints,  He  delivereth  them  out  of  the  hand 
of  the  wicked. 

Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous  :  and  gladness  for  the 
upright  in  heart. 


psalms  98,  lOO.  219 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous :    and  give  thanks 
at  the  remembrance  of  His  holiness. 


Psalm  98.     Cantate  Domino. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song :  for  He  hath 
done  marvellous  things. 

His  right  hand,  and  His  holy  arm  :  hath  gotten  Him 
the  victory. 

The  Lord  hath  made  known  His  salvation :  His 
righteousness  hath  He  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of 
the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  His  mercy  and  His  truth 
toward  the  house  of  Israel :  all  the  ends  of  the  earth 
have  seen  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth : 
make  a  loud  noise,  and  rejoice,  and  sing  praise. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  the  harp :  with  the  harp, 
and  the  voice  of  a  psalm. 

With  trumpets  and  sound  of  cornet :  make  a  joyful 
noise  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof:  the  world, 
and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  let  the  hills  be  joyful 
together  before  the  Lord:  for  He  cometh  to  judge  the 
earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  He  judge  the  world :  and 
the  people  with  equity. 

Psalm  100.     Jubilate  Deo. 

MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands : 
serve  the  Lord  with  gladness,  come  before  His 
presence  with  singing. 

Know  ye  that  the  Lord  He  is  God :  it  is  He  that 
hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves,  we  are  His  peo- 
ple, and  the  sheep  of  His  pasture. 


220  PSALM  103. 

Enter  into  His  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into 
His  courts  with  praise  :  be  thankful  unto  Him,  and 
bless  His  Name. 

For  the  Lord  is  good,  His  mercy  is  everlasting  :  and 
His  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 


Psalm  103.     Benedic,  anima  mea. 

BLESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  and  all  that  is  within 
me,  bless  His  holy  Name. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul  :  and  forget  not  all  His 
benefits ; 

Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities  :  Who  healeth  all 
thy  diseases ; 

Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction:  Who 
crowneth  thee  with  lovingkindness  and  tender  mercies ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things  :  so  that 
thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 

The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judgment : 
for  all  that  are  oppressed. 

He  made  known  His  ways  unto  Moses :  His  acts 
unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious:  slow  to  anger, 
and  plenteous  in  mercy. 

He  will  not  always  chide :  neither  will  He  keep  His 
anger  for  ever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins:  nor  re- 
warded us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth  :  so  great 
is  His  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  Him. 

As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west :  so  far  hath  He 
removed  our  transgressions  from  us. 

Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children  :  so  the  Lord 
pitieth  them  that  fear  Him. 

For  He  knoweth  our  frame :  He  remembereth  that 
we  are  dust. 


PSALM  104.  221 

As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass:  as  a  flower  of  the 
field,  so  he  flourisheth. 

For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone  :  and  the 
place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to 
everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  Him :  and  His  right- 
eousness unto  children's  children  ; 

To  such  as  keep  His  covenant:  and  to  those  that 
remember  His  commandments  to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  His  throne  in  the  heavens: 
and  His  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

Bless  the  Lord,  ye  His  angels,  that  excel  in  strength  : 
that  do  His  commandments,  hearkening  unto  the  voice 
of  His  Word. 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  hosts :  ye  ministers  of 
His,  that  do  His  pleasure. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  His  works  in  all  places  of  His 
dominion  :   bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

Psalm  1 04.     Benedic,  anima  inea. 

BLESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  O  Lord  my  God, 
Thou  art  very  great,  Thou  art  clothed  with  honor 
and  majesty ; 

Who  coverest  Thyself  with  light  as  with  a  garment : 
Who  stretchiest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain  ; 

Who  layeth  the  beams  of  His  chambers  in  the 
waters :  Who  maketh  the  clouds  His  chariot,  Who 
walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind  ; 

Who  maketh  His  angels  spirits :  His  ministers  a 
flaming  fire ; 

Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth  :  that  it  should 
not  be  removed  for  ever. 

Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  as  with  a  garment : 
the  waters  stood  above  the  mountains. 

At  Thy  rebuke  they  fled  :  at  the  voice  of  Thy  thun- 
der they  hasted  awa*y. 


222  psalm  104. 

They  go  up  by  the  mountains,  they  go  down  by  the 
valleys :  unto  the  place  which  Thou  hast  founded  for 
them. 

Thou  hast  set  a  bound  that  they  may  not  pass  over : 
that  they  turn  not  again  to  cover  the  earth.   . 

He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  valleys  :  which  run 
among  the  hills. 

They  give  drink  to  every  beast  of  the  field  :  the  wild 
asses  quench  their  thirst. 

By  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  have  their 
habitation  :    which  sing  among  the  branches. 

He  watereth  the  hills  from  His  chambers :  the  earth 
is  satisfied  with  the  fruit  of  Thy  works. 

He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle :  and 
herb  for  the  service  of  man  ; 

That  He  may  bring  forth  food  out  of  the  earth,  and 
wine  that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man :  and  oil  to 
make  his  face  to  shine,  and  bread  which  strengthened 
man's  heart. 

The  trees  of  the  Lord  are  full  of  sap  :  the  cedars  of 
Lebanon,  which  He  hath  planted ; 

Where  the  birds  make  their  nests :  as  for  the  stork, 
the  fir  trees  are  her  house. 

The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild  goats  :  and 
the  rocks  for  the  conies. 

He  appointed  the  moon  for  seasons  :  the  sun  knoweth 
his  going  down. 

Thou  makest  darkness,  and  it  is  night :  wherein  all 
the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  creep  forth. 

The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey  :  and  seek  their 
meat  from  God. 

The  sun  arise th,  they  gather  themselves  together  : 
and  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

Man  goeth  forth  unto  his  work  and  to  his  labor: 
until  the  evening. 

O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  Thy  works  :   in  wisdom 


PSALM  110.  223 

hast  Thou  made  them  all,  the  earth  is  full  of  Thy 
riches. 

So  is  this  great  and  wide  sea :  wherein  are  things 
creeping  innumerable,  both  small  and  great  beasts. 

There  go  the  ships,  there  is  that  leviathan :  whom 
Thou  hast  made  to  play  therein. 

These  wait  all  upon  Thee :  that  Thou  mayest  give 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

That  Thou  givest  them  they  gather:  Thou  openest 
Thine  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

Thou  hidest  Thy  face,  they  are  troubled :  Thou 
takest  away  their  breath,  they  die,  and  return  to  their 
dust. 

Thou  sendest  forth  Thy  Spirit,  they  are  created :  and 
Thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 

The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever :  the 
Lord  shall  rejoice  in  His  works. 

He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trembleth  :  He  touch- 
eth  the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 

I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live :  I  will 
sing  praise  to  my  God  while  I  have  my  being. 

My  meditation  of  Him  shall  be  sweet :  I  will  be  glad 
in  the  Lord. 

Let  the  sinners  be  consumed  out  of  the  earth,  and  let 
the  wicked  be  no  more :  bless  Thou  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


Psalm  110.     Dixit  Dominus. 

THE  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord :  Sit  Thou  at  My  right 
hand,  until  I  make  Thine  enemies  Thy  footstool. 
The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  Thy  strength  out  of 
Zion  :  rule  Thou  in  the  midst  of  Thine  enemies. 

Thy  people  shall  be  willing  in  the  day  of  Thy  power, 
in  the  beauties  of  holiness  from  the  womb  of  the  morn- 
ing: Thou  hast  the  dew  of  Thy  youth.- 


224  PSALM    in. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn,  and  will  not  repent:  Thou 
art  a  priest  for  ever  after  the  order  of  Melchizedek. 

The  Lord  at  Thy  right  hand :  shall  strike  through 
kin2;s  in  the  day  of  His  wrath. 

He  shall  judge  among"  the  heathen,  He  shall  fill  the 
places  with  the  dead  bodies :  He  shall  wound  the  heads 
over  many  countries. 

He  shall  drink  of  the  brook  in  the  way:  therefore 
shall  He  lift  up  the  head. 


Psalm  111.     Cenfitebor  tibi. 

PKAISE  ye  the  Lord.  I  will  praise  the  Lord  with 
my  whole  heart :  in  the  assembly  of  the  upright, 
and  in  the  congregation. 

The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great :  sought  out  of  all 
them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

His  work  is  honorable  aud  glorious :  and  His  right- 
eousness endureth  for  ever. 

He  hath  made  His  wonderful  works  to  be  re- 
membered :  the  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  com- 
passion. 

He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  Him  :  He 
will  ever  be  mindful  of  His  covenant. 

He  bath  shewed  His  people  the  power  of  His  works : 
that  He  may  give  them  the  heritage  of  the  heathen. 

The  works  of  His  hands  are  verity  and  judgment: 
all  His  commandments  are  sure. 

They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever :  and  are  done  in 
truth  and  uprightness. 

He  sent  redemption  unto  His  people :  He  hath  com- 
manded His  covenant  for  ever,  holy  and  reverend  is 
His  Name. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom : 
a  good  understanding  have  all  they  that  do  His  com- 
mandments, His  praise  endureth  for  ever. 


psalms  113,  114.  225 

Psalm  113.     Laudate,  pueri. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise,  O  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord  :  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord  :  from  this  time 
forth  and  for  evermore. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down  of 
the  same :  the  Lord's  Name  is  to  be  praised. 

The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations :  and  His  glory 
above  the  heavens. 

Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God,  Who  dwelleth 
on  high :  Who  humbleth  himself  to  behold  the  things 
that  are  in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth ! 

He  raiseth  up  the  poor  out  of  the  dust :  and  lifteth 
the  needy  out  of  the  dunghill ; 

That  He  may  set  him  with  princes:  even  with  the 
princes  of  His  people. 

He  maketh  the  barren  woman  to  keep  house:  and 
to  be  a  joyful  mother  of  children.  Praise  ye  the 
Lord. 


Psalm  114.     In  exitu  Israel. 

WHEN  Israel  went  out  of  Egypt :  the  house  of  Jacob 
from  a  people  of  strange  language  ; 

Judah  was  His  sanctuary :  and  Israel  His  dominion. 

The  sea  saw  it,  and  fled  :  Jordan  was  driven  back. 

The  mountains  skipped  like  rams  :  and  the  little  hills 
like  lambs. 

What  ailed  thee,  O  thou  sea,  that  thou  fleddest :  thou 
Jordan,  that  thou  wast  driven  back  ? 

Ye   mountains,   that  ye   skipped  like   rams :    and  ye 
little  hills,  like  lambs  ? 

Tremble,  thou  earth,  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  :  at 
the  presence  of  the  God  of  Jacob  ; 

Which  turned  the  rock  into  a  standing  water :    the 
flint  into  a  fountain  of  waters. 
15 


226  PSALM  115. 

Psalm  115.     Nbn  nobis,  Domine. 

1VT0T  unto  us,  0  Lord,  not  uuto  us,  but  unto  Thy 
±S  Name  give  glory :  for  Thy  mercy,  and  for  Thy 
truth's  sake. 

Wherefore  should  the  heathen  say :  Where  is  now 
their  God  ? 

But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens :  He  hath  done  what- 
soever He  hath  pleased. 

Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold :  the  work  of  men's 
hands. 

They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not:  eyes  have 
they,  but  they  see  not  ; 

They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not :  noses  have  they, 
but  they  smell  not ; 

They  have  hands,  but  they  handle  not,  feet  have 
they,  but  they  walk  not :  neither  speak  they  through 
their  throat. 

They  that  make  th<?rn  are  like  unto  them  :  so  is  every 
one  that  trusteth  in  them. 

O  Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord  :  He  is  their  help 
and  their  shield. 

O  house  of  Aaron,  trust  in  the  Lord  :  He  is  their 
help  and  their  shield. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  trust  in  the  Lord  :  He  is 
their  help  and  their  shield. 

The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us,  He  will  bless 
us:  He  will  bless  the  house  of  Israel,  He  will  bless 
the  house  of  Aaron. 

He  will  bless  them  that,  fear  the  Lord  :  both  small 
and  great. 

The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more :  you 
and  your  children. 

Ye  are  blessed  of  the  Lord:  which  made  heaven 
.  and  earth. 

The  heaven,  even  the  heavens,  are  the  Lord's  :  but 
the  earth  hath  He  given  to  the  children  of  men. 


PSALM  110.  227 

The  dead  praise  not  the  Lord:  neither  any  that  go 
down  into  silence. 

But  we  will  bless  the  Lord  :  from  this  time  forth 
and  for  evermore.     Praise  the  Lord. 


Psalm  116.     Dilexi,  quoniam. 

I  LOVE  the  Lord  :  because  He  hath  heard  my  voice 
and  my  supplications. 

Because  He  hath  inclined  His  ear  unto  me :  there- 
fore will  I  call  upon  Him  as  long  as  I  live. 

The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the  pains 
of  hell  gat  hold  upon  me:  I  found  trouble  and  sorrow. 

Then  called  I  upon  the  Name  of  the  Lord  :  O  Lord, 
I  beseech  Thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous :  yea,  our  God 
is  merciful. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple :  I  was  brought  low, 
and  He  helped  me. 

Return  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul :  for  the  Lord  hath 
dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 

For  Thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death :  mine 
eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet  from  falling. 

I  will  walk  before  the  Lord  :  in  the  land  of  the 
living. 

I  believed,  therefore  have  I  spoken,  I  was  greatly 
afflicted :  I  said  in  my  haste,  All  men  are  liars. 

What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord  :  for  all  His 
benefits  toward  me  ? 

I  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation :  and  call  upon  the 
Name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now  :  in  the  pres- 
ence of  all  His  people. 

Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  :  is  the  death  of 
His  saints. 

O  Lord,  truly  I  am   Thy  servant :    I   am  Thy  ser- 


228  psalm  117,  118. 

vant,  and  the  son  of  Thine  handmaid,  Thou  hast 
loosed  my  bonds. 

I  will  offer  to  Thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving:  and 
will  call  upon  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now  in  the  pres- 
ence of  all  His  people :  in  the  courts  of  the  Lord's 
house,  in  the  midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem.  Praise  ye 
the  Lord. 

Psalm  117.     Laudate  Dominum. 

0   PRAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations :  praise  Him, 
all  ye  people. 
For  His  merciful  kindness  is  great  toward  us :  and 
the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever.     Praise  ye 
the  Lord. 

Psalm  US.     Confitemini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good :  be 
cause  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Let  Israel  now  say :  that  His  mercy  endureth  for- 
ever. 

Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  say :  that  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say :  that  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

I  called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress :  the  Lord 
answered  me,  and  set  me  in  a  large  place. 

The  Lord  is  on  my  side,  I  will  not  fear :  what  can 
man  do  unto  me  ? 

The  Lord  taketh  my  part  with  them  that  help  me : 
therefore  shall  I  see  my  desire  upon  them  that  hate  me. 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  :  than  to  put  con- 
fidence in  man. 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  :  than  to  put  con- 
fidence in  princes. 


PSALM  118.  229 

All  nations  compassed  me  about :  but  in  the  Name 
of  the  Lord  will  I  destroy  them. 

They  compassed  me  about,  yea,  they  compassed  me 
about :  but  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  I  will  destroy 
them. 

They  compassed  me  about  like  bees,  they  are 
quenched  as  the  fire  of  thorns:  for  in  the  Name  of 
the  Lord  I  will  destroy  them. 

Thou  hast  thrust  sore  at  me  that  I  might  fall :  but 
the  Lord  helped  me. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song :  and  is  become 
my  salvation. 

The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is  in  the  taber- 
nacles of  the  righteous :  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord 
doeth  valiantly. 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted :  the  right 
hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

I  shall  not  die,  but  live  :  and  declare  the  works  of 
the  Lord. 

The  Lord  hath  chastened  me  sore  :  but  He  hath  not 
given  me  over  unto  death. 

Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness :  I  will  go  into 
them,  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord. 

This  gate  of  the  Lord  :  into  which  the  righteous 
shall  enter. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  for  Thou  hast  heard  me :  and  art 
become  my  salvation. 

The  stone  which  the  builders  refused :  is  become  the 
head  stone  of  the  corner. 

This  is  the  Lord's  doing :  it  is  marvellous  in  our  eyes. 

This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made  :  we  will 
rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

Save  now,  I  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  :  O  Lord,  I  be- 
seech Thee,  send  now  prosperity. 

Blessed  be  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  : 
we  have  blessed  you  out  of  the  house  of  the  Lord. 


230  PSALM   119,    I,    II. 

God  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  shewed  us  light :  bind 
the  sacrifice  with  cords,  even  unto  the  horns  of  the 
altar. 

Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  praise  Thee  :  Thou  art 
my  God,  I  will  exalt  Thee. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good:  for 
His  mercy  endureth  forever. 


Psalm  119.     Beati  immaculati. 

BLESSED  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way :    who  walk 
in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
Blessed  are  they  that  keep  His  testimonies :   and  that 
seek  Him  with  the  whole  heart. 

They  also  do  no  iniquity  :   they  walk  in  His  ways. 
Thou    hast   commanded   us :    to   keep   Thy  precepts 
diligently. 

0  that  my  ways  were  directed  :    to  keep  Thy  statutes ! 
Then  shall  I  not  be  ashamed:    when  I  have  respect 

unto  all  Thy  commandments. 

1  will  praise  Thee  with  uprightness  of  heart :    when  I 
shall  have  learned  Thy  righteous  judgments. 

I  will  keep  Thy  statutes  :   O  forsake  me  not  utterly. 


II.   In  quo  corrigit. 

WHEREWITHAL  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  his 
way :  by  taking  heed  thereto  according  to  Thy 
Word. 

With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  Thee:  O  let  me 
not  wander  from  Thy  commandments. 

Thy  Word  have  I  hid  in  mine  heart:  that  I  might 
not  sin  against  Thee. 

Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord  :   teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

With  my  lips  have  I  declared:  all  the  judgments  of 
Thy  mouth. 


PSALM   119,    III,    IV.  231 

I  have  rejoiced  in  the  way  of  Thy  testimonies:  as 
much  as  in  all  riches. 

I  will  meditate  in  Thy  precepts :  and  have  respect 
unto  Thy  ways. 

I  will  delight  myself  in  Thy  statutes :  I  will  not  for- 
get Thy  Word. 

III.  Hetribue  servo  tuo. 

DEAL  bountifully  with  Thy  servant:  that  I  may 
live,  and  keep  Thy  Word. 

Open  Thou  mine  eyes :  that  I  may  behold  wondrous 
things  out  of  Thy  law. 

I  am  a  stranger  in  the  earth:  hide  not  Thy  com- 
mandments from  me. 

My  soul  breaketh  for  the  longing :  that  it  hath  unto 
Thy  judgments  at  all  times. 

Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud  that  are  cursed  :  which 
do  err  from  Thy  commandments. 

Remove  from  me  reproach  and  contempt :  for  I  have 
kept  Thy  testimonies. 

Princes  also  did  sit  and  speak  against  me :  but  Thy 
servant  did  meditate  in  Thy  statutes. 

Thy  testimonies  also  are  my  delight :  and  my  coun- 
sellors. 

IY.    Adhoesit  pavimento. 

MY  soul  cleaveth  unto  the  dust :  quicken  Thou  me 
according  to  Thy  Word. 

I  have  declared  my  ways,  and  Thou  heardest  me : 
teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  Thy  precepts :  so 
shall  I  talk  of  Thy  wondrous  works. 

My  soul  melteth  for  heaviness :  strengthen  Thou  me 
according  unto  Thy  Word. 

Remove  from  me  the  way  of  lying :  and  grant  me 
Thy  law  graciously. 


232  PSALM   119,    V,    VI. 

I  have  chosen  the  way  of  truth :  Thy  judgments  have 
I  laid  before  me. 

I  have  stuck  unto  Thy  testimonies  :  O  Lord,  put  me 
not  to  shame. 

I  will  run  the  way  of  Thy  commandments :  when 
Thou  shalt  enlarge  my  heart. 

V.    Legem,  pone. 

TEACH  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  Thy  statutes :  and 
I  shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  keep  Thy  law : 
yea,  I  shall  observe  it  with  my  whole  heart. 

Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  Thy  commandments : 
for  therein  do  I  delight. 

Incline  my  heart  unto  Thy  testimonies :  and  not  to 
covetousness. 

Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  beholding  vanity :  and 
quicken  Thou  me  in  Thy  way. 

Stablish  Thy  Word  unto  Thy  servant:  who  is  de- 
voted to  Thy  fear. 

Turn  away  my  reproach  which  I  fear :  for  Thy  judg- 
ments are  good. 

Behold,  I  have  longed  after  Thy  precepts :  quicken 
me  in  Thy  righteousness. 

VI.   Et  venial  super  me. 

LET  Thy  mercies  come  also  unto  me,  0  Lord  :  even 
Thy  salvation  according  to  Thy  Word. 
So  shall  I  have  wherewith  to    answer   him  that  re- 
proacheth  me :  for  I  trust  in  Thy  Word. 

And  take  not  the  word  of  truth  utterly  out  of  my 
mouth  :  for  I  have  hoped  in  Thy  judgments. 

So  shall  I  keep  Thy  law  continually :  for  ever  and 
ever. 

And  I  will  walk  at  liberty  ;  for  I  seek  Thy  precepts. 


PSALM   119,  VII,  VIII.  233 

I  will  speak  of  Thy  testimonies  also  before  kings  : 
and  will  not  be  ashamed. 

And  I  will  delight  myself  in  Thy  commandments: 
which  I  have  loved. 

My  hands  also  will  I  lift  up  unto  Thy  command- 
ments, which  I  have  loved :  and  I  will  meditate  in 
Thy  statutes. 

VTI.  Mentor  esto  verbi  tui. 

REMEMBER  the  word  unto  Thy  servant:  upon 
which  Thou  hast  caused  me  to  hope. 

This  is  my  comfort  in  my  affliction :  for  Thy  Word 
hath  quickened  me.  * 

The  proud  have  had  me  greatly  in  derision  :  yet  have 
I  not  declined  from  Thy  law. 

I  remember  Thy  judgments  of  old,  O  Lord:  and 
have  comforted  myself. 

Horror  hath  taken  hold  upon  me  :  because  of  the 
wicked  that  forsake  Thy  law. 

Thy  statutes  have  been  my  songs:  in  the  house  of 
my  pilgrimage. 

I  have  remembered  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  in  the 
night :    and  have  kept  Thy  law. 

This  I  had  :    because  I  kept  Thy  precepts. 


VIII.  Portio  mea,  Domine. 

THOU  art  my  portion,  O  Lord  :   I  have  said  that  1 
would  keep  Thy  words. 
I  entreat  Thy  favor  with  my  whole  heart :    be  mer- 
ciful unto  me  according  to  Thy  Word. 

I  thought  on  my  ways  :    and  turned  my  feet  unto 
Thy  testimonies. 

I  made  haste :    and  delayed  not  to  keep  Thy  com- 
mandments. 


234  PSALM   119,    IX,    X. 

The  bands  of  the  wicked  have  robbed  me :  but  I 
have  not  forgotten  Thy  law. 

At  midnight  I  will  rise  to  give  thanks  unto  Thee : 
because  of  Thy  righteous  judgments. 

I  am  a  companion  of  all  them  that  fear  Thee :  and 
of  them  that  keep  Thy  precepts. 

The  earth,  O  Lord,  is  full  of  Thy  mercy :  teach  me 
Thy  statutes. 

IX.  Bonitatem  fecisti. 

rpHOU  hast  dealt  well  with  Thy  servants  :  O  Lord, 
_L    according  unto  Thy  Word. 

Teach  me  good  judgment  and  knowledge  :  for  I  have 
believed  Thy  commandments. 

Before  I  was  afflicted  I  went  astray :  but  now  have 
I  kept  Thy  Word. 

Thou  art  good,  and  doest  good :  teach  me  Thy 
statutes. 

The  proud  have  forged  a  lie  against  me :  but  I  will 
keep  Thy  precepts  with  my  whole  heart. 

Their  heart  is  as  fat  as  grease  :  but  I  delight  in  Thy 
law. 

It  is  good  for  me  that  I  have  been  afflicted :  that  I 
might  learn  Thy  statutes. 

The  law  of  Thy  mouth  is  better  unto  me  :  than  thou- 
sands of  gold  and  silver. 

X.  Manus  tuce  fecerunt  me. 

THY  hands  have  made  me  and  fashioned  me :   give 
me   understanding,   that    I   may   learn   Thy   com- 
mandments. 

They  that  fear  Thee  will  be  glad  when  they  see  me: 
because  I  have  hoped  in  Thy  Word. 

I  know,  O  Lord,  that  Thy  judgments  are  right :  and 
that  Thou  in  faithfulness  hast  afflicted  me. 


PSALM   119,    XI,    XII.  235 

Let,  I  pray  Thee,  Thy  merciful  kindness  be  for  my 
comfort :  according  to  Thy  Word  unto  Thy  servant. 

Let  Thy  tender  mercies  come  unto  me,  that  I  may 
live :  for  Thy  law  is  my  delight. 

Let  the  proud  be  ashamed,  for  they  dealt  perversely 
with  me  without  a  cause :  but  I  will  meditate  in  Thy 
precepts. 

Let  those  that  fear  Thee  turn  unto  me  :  and  those 
that  have  known  Thy  testimonies. 

Let  my  heart  be  sound  in  Thy  statutes:  that  I  be 
not  ashamed. 

XI,  Defecit  anirna  mea. 

MY  soul  fainteth  for  Thy  salvation :  but  I  hope  in 
Thy  Word. 

Mine  eyes  fail  for  Thy  Word :  saying,  When  wilt 
Thou  comfort  me  ?  * 

For  I  am  become  like  a  bottle  in  the  smoke :  yet  do 
I  not  forget  Thy  statutes. 

How  many  are  the  days  of  Thy  servant :  when  wilt 
Thou  execute  judgment  on  them  that  persecute  me  ? 

The  proud  have  digged  pits  for  me :  which  are  not 
after  Thy  law. 

All  Thy  commandments  are  faithful :  they  persecute 
me  wrongfully,  help  Thou  me. 

They  had  almost  consumed  me  upon  earth :  but  I 
forsook  not  Thy  precepts. 

Quicken  me  after  Thy  lovingkindness :  so  shall  I 
keep  the  testimony  of  Thy  mouth. 

XII.  la  (sternum,  Domine. 

FOR  ever,  O  Lord  :  Thy  Word  is  settled  in  heaven. 
Thy  faithfulness  is  unto  all  generations:  Thou  hast 
established  the  earth,  and  it  abideth. 

They  continue  this  day  according  to  Thine  ordi- 
nances :  for  all  are  Thy  servants. 


236  PSALM   119,    XIII,    XIV. 

Unless  Thy  law  had  been  my  delights :  I  should  then 
have  perished  in  mine  affliction. 

I  will  never  forget  Thy  precepts  :  for  with  them  Thou 
hast  quickened  me. 

I  am  Thine,  save  me :  for  I  have  sought  Thy  pre- 
cepts. 

The  wicked  have  waited  for  me  to  destroy  me :  but  I 
will  consider  Thy  testimonies. 

I  have  seen  an  end  of  all  perfection :  but  Thy  com- 
mandment is  exceeding  broad. 


XIII.    Quomodo  dilexi. 

OHOW  love  I  Thy  law :  it  is  my  meditation  all  the 
day. 

Thou  through  Thy  commandments  hast  made  me 
wiser  than  mine  enemies:  for  they  are  ever  with  me. 

I  have  more  understanding  than  all  my  teachers :  for 
Thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation. 

I  understand  more  than  the  ancients :  because  I  keep 
Thy  precepts. 

I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil  way :  that  I 
might  keep  Thy  Word. 

I  have  not  departed  from  Thy  judgments :  for  Thou 
hast  taught  me. 

How  sweet  are  Thy  words  unto  my  taste  :  yea,  sweeter 
than  honey  to  my  mouth  ! 

Through  Thy  precepts  I  get  understanding:  there- 
fore I  hate  every  false  way. 


XIV.  Lucema  pedibus  meis. 

THY  "Word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet :  and  a  light  unto 
my  path. 
I  have  sworn,  and  I  will  perform  it :  that  I  will  keep 
Thy  righteous  judgments. 


PSALM   119,    XV,    XVI.  237 

I  am  afflicted  very  much  :  quicken  me,  O  Lord,  ac- 
cording unto  Thy  Word. 

Accept,  I  beseech  Thee,  the  freewill  offerings  of  my 
mouth,  O  Lord:  and  teach  me  Thy  j udgments. 

My  soul  is  continually  in  my  hand  :  yet  do  I  not  for- 
get Thy  law. 

The  wicked  have  laid  a  snare  for  me:  yet  I  erred 
not  from  Thy  precepts. 

Thy  testimonies  have  I  taken  as  an  heritage  for  ever : 
for  they  are  the  rejoicing  of  my  heart. 

I  have  inclined  mine  heart  to  perform  Thy  statutes 
alway :  even  unto  the  end. 

XV.  Iniquos  odio  Jwhui. 

I  HATE  vain  thoughts  ;  but  Thy  law  do  I  love. 
Thou  art  my  hiding  place  and  my  shield :  I  hope 
in  Thy  Word. 

Depart  from  me,  ye  evil-doers:  for  I  will  keep  the 
commandments  of  my  God.     * 

Uphold  me  according  unto  Thy  Word,  that  I  may 
live  :  and  let  me  not  be  ashamed  of  my  hope. 

Hold  Thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be  safe :  and  I  will 
have  respect  unto  Thy  statutes  continually. 

Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that  err  from  Thy 
statutes  :  for  their  deceit  is  falsehood. 

Thou  puttest  away  all  the  wicked  of  the  earth  like 
dross  :  therefore  I  love  Thy  testimonies. 

My  flesh  trembleth  for  fear  of  Thee :  and  I  am  afraid 
of  Thy  judgments. 

XVI.  Feci  judicium. 

I  HAVE  done  judgment  and  justice:  leave  me  not  to 
mine  oppressors. 

Be  surety  for  Thy  servant  for  good:  let  not  the 
proud  oppress  me. 


238  PSALM    119,    XVII,    XVIII. 

Mine  eyes  fail  for  Thy  salvation ;  and  for  the  word 
of  Thy  righteousness. 

Deal  with  Thy  servant  according  unto  Thy  mercy : 
and  teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

I  am  Thy  servant,  give  me  understanding:  that  I 
may  know  Thy  testimonies. 

It  is  time  for  Thee,  Lord,  to  work :  for  they  have 
made  void  Thy  law. 

Therefore  I  love  Thy  commandments  above  gold: 
yea,  above  fine  gold. 

Therefore  I  esteem  all  Thy  precepts  concerning  all 
things  to  be  right :  and  I  hate  every  false  way. 

XVII.  Mirabilia  tesiimonia  tua. 

THY  testimonies  are  wonderful :  therefore  doth  my 
soul  keep  them. 

The  entrance  of  Thy  words  giveth  light :  it  giveth 
understanding  unto  the  simple. 

I  opened  my  mouth,  and  panted :  for  I  longed  for 
Thy  commandments. 

Look  Thou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me:  as 
Thou,  usest  to  do  unto  those  that  love  Thy  Name. 

Order  my  steps  in  Thy  Word :  and  let  not  any 
iniquity  have  dominion  over  me. 

Deliver  me  from  the  oppression  of  man :  so  will  I 
keep  Thy  precepts. 

Make  Thy  face  to  shine  upon  Thy  servant:  and 
teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

Rivers  of  waters  run  down  mine  eyes :  because  they 
keep  not  Thy  law. 

XVIII.  Justus  es,  Domine. 

RIGHTEOUS  art  Thou,  O  Lord  :  and  upright  are 
Thy  judgments. 
Thy   testimonies   that    Thou   hast    commanded:    are 
righteous  and  very  faithful. 


PSALM   119,    XIX,    XX.  239 

My  zeal  bath  consumed  me :  because  mine  enemies 
have  forgotten  Thy  words. 

Thy  Word  is  very  pure:  therefore  Thy  servant 
loveth  it. 

I  am  small  and  despised :  yet  do  I  not  forget  Thy 
precepts. 

Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting  righteousness: 
and  Thy  law  is  the  truth. 

Trouble  and  anguish  have  taken  hold  on  me :  yet 
Thy  commandments  are  my  delights. 

The  righteousness  of  Thy  testimonies  is  everlasting : 
give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  live. 

XIX.   Clamavi  in  toto  corde  meo. 

I  CRIED  with  my  whole  heart :  hear  me,  O  Lord, 
I  will  keep  Thy  statutes. 

I  cried  unto  Thee :  save  me,  and  I  shall  keep  Thy 
testimonies. 

I  prevented  the  dawning  of  the  morning,  and  cried : 
I  hoped  in  Thy  Word. 

Mine  eyes  prevent  the  night  watches :  that  I  might 
meditate  in  Thy  Word. 

Hear  my  voice  according  unto  Thy  lovingkindness : 
O  Lord,  quicken  me  according  to  Thy  judgment. 

They  draw  nigh  that  follow  after  mischief :  they  are 
far  from  Thy  law. 

Thou  art  near,  O  Lord  :  and  all  Thy  commandments 
are  truth. 

Concerning  Thy  testimonies,  I  have  known  of  old : 
that  Thou  hast  founded  them  forever. 

XX.    Vide  humilitaiem. 

CONSIDER  mine  affliction,  and  deliver  me :   for  I  do 
not  forget  Thy  law. 
Plead  mv  cause,  and  deliver  me  :   quicken  me  accord- 
ing to  Thy  "Word. 


240  PSALM    119,    XXI,    XXII. 

Salvation  is  far  from  the  wicked :  for  they  seek  not 
Thy  statutes. 

Great  are  Thy  tender  mercies,  O  Lord  :  quicken  me 
according  to  Thy  judgments. 

Many  are  my  persecutors  and  mine  enemies :  yet  do 
I  not  decline  from  Thy  testimonies. 

I  beheld  the  transgressors,  and  was  grieved  :  because 
they  kept  not  Thy  Word. 

Consider  how  I  love  Thy  precepts :  quicken  me,  O 
Lord,  according  to  Thy  lovingkindness. 

Thy  Word  is  true  from  the  beginning :  and  every 
one  of  Thy  righteous  judgments  endureth  for  ever. 

XXI.  Principes  persecuti  sunt. 

PRINCES  have  persecuted  me  without  a  cause :  but 
my  heart  standeth  in  awe  of  Thy  Word. 

I  rejoice  at  Thy  Word :  as  one  that  findeth  great 
spoil. 

I  hate  and  abhor  lying :   but  Thy  law  do  I  love. 

Seven  times  a  day  do  I  praise  Thee  :  because  of  Thy 
righteous  judgments. 

Great  peace  have  they  which  love  Thy  law:  and 
nothing  shall  offend  them. 

Lord,  I  have  hoped  for  Thy  salvation :  and  done 
Thy  commandments. 

My  soul  hath  kept  Thy  testimonies  :  and  I  love  them 
exceedingly. 

I  have  kept  Thy  precepts  and  Thy  testimonies :  for 
all  my  ways  are  before  Thee. 

XXII.  Appropinquet  deprecatw. 

LET  my  cry  come  near  before  Thee,  O  Lord  :   give 
me  understanding  according  to  Thy  Word. 
Let  my  supplication  come  before  Thee :   deliver  me 
according  to  Thy  Word. 


PSALMS    121,  122.  241 

My  lips  shall  utter  praise:  when  Thou  hast  taught 
me  Thy  statutes. 

My  tongue  shall  speak  of  Thy  Word:  for  all  Thy 
commandments  are  righteousness. 

Let  Thine  hand  help  me:  for  I  have  chosen  Thy 
precepts. 

I  have  longed  for  Thy  salvation,  O  Lord  :  and  Thy 
law  is  my  delight. 

Let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  Thee :  and  let 
Thy  judgments  help  me. 

I  have  gone  astray  like  a  lost  sheep :  seek  Thy  ser- 
vant, for  I  do  not  forget  Thy  commandments. 

Psalm  121.     Levavi  oculcs. 

I  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills :  from  whence 
cometh  my  help. 

My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord  :  Which  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved  :  He  that 
keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 

Behold,  He  that  keepeth  Israel:  shall  neither  slum- 
ber nor  sleep. 

The  Lord  is  thy  keeper :  the  Lord  is  thy  shade 
upon  thy  right  hand. 

The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day :  nor  the  moon 
by  night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil :  He  shall 
preserve  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy 
coming  in :  from  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  ever- 
more. 


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Psalm  122.     Lcctalus  sum. 

WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me :  Let  us  go  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord.    ^ 

Our  feet  shall  stand  within  Thy  gates:  O  Jerusalem. 
16 


242  psalms  124,  125. 

Jerusalem  is  builded:  as  a  city  that  is  compact 
together ; 

Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the  Lord: 
unto  the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the 
Name  of  the  Lord. 

For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment:  the  thrones 
of  the  house  of  David. 

Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem :  they  shall  prosper 
that  love  Thee. 

Peace  be  within  Thy  walls :  and  prosperity  within 
Thy  palaces. 

For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes :  I  will  now 
say,  Peace  be  within  Thee. 

Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God :  I  will 
seek  Thy  good.  , 

Psalm  124.     Nisi  quia  Dominus. 

IF  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  Who  was  on  our  side : 
now  may  Israel  say; 

If  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  Who  was  on  our  side : 
when  men  rose  up  against  us  ; 

Then  they  had  swallowed  us  up  quick:  when  their 
wrath  was  kindled  against  us. 

Then  the  waters  had  overwhelmed  us:  the  stream 
had  gone  over  our  soul. 

Then  the  proud  waters :  had  gone  over  our  soul. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  :  Who  hath  not  given  us  as  a 
prey  to  their  teeth. 

Our  soul  is  escaped  as  a  bird  out  of  the  snare  of  the 
fowlers  :  the  snare  is  broken,  and  we  are  escaped. 

Our  help  is  in  the  iSTame  of  the  Lord  :  Who  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

Psalm  125*     Qui  confidant. 

THEY  that  trust   in  the   Lord  shall   be  as  mount 
Zion:   which  cannot  be  removed,  but  abideth  for 

ever. 


PSALMS  12G,  130.  243 

As  the  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem  :  so  the 
Lord  is  round  about  His  people  from  henceforth  even 
for  ever. 

For  the  rod  of  the  wicked  shall  not  rest  upon  the 
lot  of  the  righteous :  lest  the  righteous  put  forth  their 
hands  unto  iniquity. 

Do  good,  O  Lord,  unto  those  that  be  good:  and  to 
them  that  are  upright  in  their  hearts. 

As  for  such  as  turn  aside  unto  their  crooked  ways : 
the  Lord  shall  lead  them  forth  with  the  workers  of 
iniquity,  but  peace  shall  be  upon  Israel. 

Psalm  126.     In  convertendo. 

WHEN  the  Lord  turned  again  the  captivity  of 
Zion:  we  were  like  them  that  dream. 

Then  was  our  mouth  filled  with  laughter :  and  our 
tongue  with  singing. 

Then  said  they  among  the  heathen :  The  Lord  hath 
done  great  things  for  them. 

The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us :  whereof 
we  are  glad. 

Turn  again  our  captivity,  O  Lord  :  as  the  streams 
in  the  south. 

They  that  sow  in  tears  :  shall  reap  in  joy. 

He  that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing  precious 
seed :  shall  doubtless  come  again  with  rejoicing,  bring- 
ing his  sheaves  with  him. 

Psalm  130.     Be  profundis. 

OUT  of  the  depths :  have  I  cried  unto  Thee,  O  Lord. 
Lord,  hear  my  voice :  let  Thine  ears  be  attentive 
to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

If  Thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities :  O  Lord, 
who  shall  stand  ? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  Thee :  that  Thou  may- 
est  be  feared. 


244  psalm  132. 

I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait :  and  in  His 
Word  do  I  hope. 

My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning:  I  say,  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning. 

Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord,  for  with  the  Lord 
there  is  mercy :  and  with  Him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

And  He  shall  redeem  Israel :  from  all  his  iniquities. 


Psalm  132.     Memento,  Domin-e. 

LORD,  remember  David :  and  all  his  afflictions; 
How  he  sware  unto  the  Lord  :  and  vowed  unto 
the  mighty  God  of  Jacob  ; 

Surely  I  will  not  come  into  the  tabernacle  of  my 
house :  nor  go  up  into  my  bed  ; 

I  will  not  give  sleep  to  mine  eyes :  or  slumber  to 
mine  eyelids, 

Until  I  find  out  a  place  for  the  Lord  :  an  habitation 
for  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob. 

Lo,  we  heard  of  it  at  Ephratah :  we  found  it  in  the 
fields  of  the  wood. 

We  will  go  into  His  tabernacles  :  we  will  worship  at 
His  footstool. 

Arise,  O  Lord,  into  Thy  rest:  Thou,  and  the  ark 
of  Thy  strength. 

Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness:  and 
let  Thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 

For  Thy  servant  David's  sake :  turn  not  away  the 
face  of  Thine  anointed. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn  in  truth  unto  David :  He  will 
not  turn  from  it ; 

Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body  :  will  I  set  upon  thy  throne. 

If  thy  children  will  keep  My  covenant  and  My  testi- 
mony that  I  shall  teach  them :  their  children  shall  also 
sit  upon  thy  throne  for  evermore. 


psalm  136.  245 

For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Zion  :  He  hath  desired  it 
for  His  habitation. 

This  is  My  rest  for  ever  :  here  will  I  dwell,  for  I 
have  desired  it. 

I  will  abundantly  bless  her  provision :  I  will  satisfy 
her  poor  with  bread. 

I  will  also  clothe  her  priests  with  salvation  :  and  her 
saints  shall  shout  aloud  for  joy. 

There  will  I  make  the  horn  of  David  to  bud  :  I  have 
ordained  a  lamp  for  Mine  Anointed. 

His  enemies  will  I  clothe  with  shame :  but  upon  him- 
self shall  his  crown  nourish. 

Psalm  136.     Confitemini. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good :  for 
His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  gods :  for  His  mercy 
endureth  forever. 

O  give  thanks  to  the  Lord  of  lords:  for  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

To  Him  who  alone  doeth  great  wonders :  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  Him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  heavens  :  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  Him  that  stretched  out  the  earth  above  the 
waters  :   for  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  Him  that  made  great  lights  :  for  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever ; 

The  sun  to  rule  by  day  :  for  His  mercy  endureth  for 
ever; 

The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  by  night :  for  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

To  Him  that  smote  Egypt  in  their  firstborn  :  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever  ; 

And  brought  out  Israel  from  among  them  :  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever ; 


246  psalm  138.' 

With  a  strong  hand,  and  with  a  stretched-cut  arm : 
for  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever.         . 

To  Him  which  divided  the  Red  Sea  into  parts  :  for 
His  mercy  endureth  for  ever ; 

And  made  Israel  to  pass  through  the  midst  of  it :  for 
His  mercy  endureth  for  ever  ; 

But  overthrew  Pharaoh  and  his  host  in  the  Red  Sea : 
for  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  Him  which  led  His  people  through  the  wilder- 
ness :   for  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  Him  which  smote  great  kings:  for  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever ; 

And  slew  famous  kings  :  for  His  mercy  endureth  for 
ever ; 

Sihon  king -of  the  Amorites  :  for  His  mercy  endureth 
for  ever ; 

And  Og  the  king  of  Bashan  :  for  His  mercy  endureth 
for  ever ; 

And  gave  their  land  for  an  heritage  :  for  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever ; 

Even  an  heritage  unto  Israel  His  servant :  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Who  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate  :  for  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever ; 

And  hath  redeemed  us  from  our  enemies :  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh :  for  His  mercy  endureth 
for  ever, 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven  :  for  His  mercy 
endureth  forever. 

Psalm  138.     Confitebor  tibi. 

I  WILL  praise  Thee  with  my  whole  heart :  before  the 
gods  will  I  sing  unto  Thee. 

1  will  worship  toward  Thy  holy  temple,  and  praise 
Thy  Name  for  Thy  lovingkindness  and  for  Thy  truth : 


psalm  139.  247 

for  Thou  hast  magnified  Thy  Word  above  all  Thy 
Name. 

In  the  day  when  I  cried  Thou  answeredst  me :  and 
strengthenedst  me  with  strength  in  my  soul. 

All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  Thee,  O  Lord  : 
when  they  hear  the  words  of  Thy  mouth. 

Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord  :  for 
great  is  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

Though  the  Lord  be  high,  yet  hath  He  respect  unto 
the  lowly :   but  the  proud  He  knoweth  afar  off. 

Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  Thou  wilt 
revive  me :  Thou  shalt  stretch  forth  Thine  hand  against 
the  wrath  of  mine  enemies,  and  Thy  right  hand  shall 
save  me. 

The  Lord  will  perfect  that  which  concerueth  me: 
Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever,  forsake  not 
the  works  of  Thine  own  hands. 

Psalm  139.     Domine,  probasti. 

OLORD,  Thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me : 
Thou  knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine  uprising, 
Thou  understandest  my  thought  afar  off. 

Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down  :  and 
art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 

For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue :  but,  lo,  O 
Lord,  Thou  knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before :  and  laid 
Thine  hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me :  it  is  high, 
I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  from  Thy  Spirit :  or  whither  shall 
I  flee  from  Thy  presence  ? 

If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  Thou  art  there :  if  I  make 
my  bed  in  hell,  behold,  Thou  art  there. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning :  and  dwell  in  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  sea ; 


248  PSALM   139. 

Even  there  shall  Thy  hand  lead  me  :  and  Thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me :  even 
the  night  shall  be  light  about  me. 

Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  Thee,  but  the 
night  shineth  as  the  day :  the  darkness  and  the  light 
are  both  alike  to  Thee. 

For  Thou  hast  possessed  my  reins :  Thou  hast  covered 
me  in  my  mother's  womb. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonder- 
fully made :  marvellous  are  Thy  works,  and  that  my 
soul  knoweth  right  well. 

My  substance  was  not  hid  from  Thee,  when  I  was 
made  iu  secret :  and  curiously  wrought  in  the  lowest 
parts  of  the  earth. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  un per- 
fect :    and  in  Thy  book  all  my  members  were  written, 

Which  in  continuance  were  fashioned :  when  as  yet 
there  was  none  of  them. 

How  precious  also  are  Thy  thoughts  unto  me,  O 
God  ;   how  great  is  the  sum  of  them ! 

If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  number 
than  the  sand :   when  I  awake,  I  am  still  with  Thee. 

Surely  Thou  wilt  slay  the  wicked,  O  God :  depart 
from  me  therefore,  ye  bloody  men. 

For  they  speak  against  Thee  wickedly  :  and  Thine 
enemies  take  Thy  ISTame  in  vain. 

Do  not  I  hate  them,  O  Lord,  that  hate  Thee :  and 
am  not  I  grieved  with  those  that  rise  up  against  Thee  ? 

I  hate  them  with  perfect  hatred :  I  count  them  mine 
enemies. 

Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart :  try  me,  and 
know  my  thoughts, 

And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me :  and  lead 
me  in  the  way  everlasting. 


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Psalm  143.     Domine,  exaudi. 

HEAR,  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  give  ear  to  my  suppli- 
cations :  in  Thy  faithfulness  answer  me,  and  in 
Thy  righteousness. 

And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant:  for 
in  Thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

For  the  enemy  hath  persecuted  my  soul,  he  hath 
smitten  my  life  down  to  the  ground  :  he  hath  made  me 
to  dwell  in  darkness,  as  those  that  have  been  long  dead. 

Therefore  is  my  spirit  overwhelmed  within  me :  my 
heart  within  me  is  desolate. 

I  remember  the  days  of  old,  I  meditate  on  all  Thy 
works  :   I  muse  on  the  work  of  Thy  hands. 

I  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  Thee  :  my  soul  thirst- 
eth  after  Thee,  as  a  thirsty  land. 

Hear  me  speedily,  O  Lord,  my  spirit  faileth  :  hide 
not  Thy  face  from  me,  lest  I  be  like  unto  them  that  go 
down  into  the  pit. 

Cause  me  to  hear  Thy  lovingkindness  in  the  morn- 
ing, for  in  Thee  do  I  trust :  cause  me  to  know  the  way 
wherein  I  should  walk,  for  I  lift  up  my  sonl  unto  Thee. 

Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  mine  enemies :  I  flee  unto 
Thee  to  hide  me. 

Teach  me  to  do  Thy  will,  for  Thou  art  my  God : 
Thy  Spirit  is  good,  lead  me  into  the  land  of  up- 
rightness. 

Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  for  Thy  Name's  sake :  for  Thy 
righteousness'  sake  bring  my  soul  out  of  trouble. 

And  of  Thy  mercy  cut  off  mine  enemies :  and  destroy 
all  them  that  afflict  my  soul,  for  I  am  Thy  servant. 


i 


Psalm  145.     Exaltabo  te,  Deus. 

WILL  extol   Thee,  my  God,  O  King :    and    I  will 
bless  Thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 


250  psalm  145. 

Every  day  will  I  bless  Thee  :  and  I  will  praise  Thy 
Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised:  and 
His  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

One  generation  shall  praise  Thy  works  to  another : 
and  shall  declare  Thy  mighty  acts. 

I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  Thy  majesty : 
and  of  Thy  wondrous  works. 

And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  Thy  terrible 
acts  :   and  I  will  declare  Thy  greatness. 

They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  Thy 
great  goodness  :    and  shall  sing  of  Thy  righteousness.' 

The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion  :  slow 
to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all :  and  His  tender  mercies  are 
over  all  His  works. 

All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thee,  O  Lord  :  and  Thy 
saints  shall  bless  Thee. 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  Thy  kingdom  :  and 
talk  of  Thy  power; 

To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  His  mighty  acts : 
and  the  glorious  majesty  of  His  kingdom. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom:  and  Thy 
dominion  endureth  throughout  all  generations. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall :  and  raiseth  up  all 
those  that  be  bowed  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee:  and  Thou  givest 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

Thou  openest  Thine  hand  :  and  satisfiest  the  desire  of 
every  living  thing. 

The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  His  ways  :  and  holy  in 
all  His  works. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Him : 
to  all  that  call  upon  Him  in  truth. 

He  will  fulfill  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  Him  :  He 
also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 


psalms   146,  147.  251 

The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  Him :  but 
all  the  wicked  will  He  destroy. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord  :  and 
let  all  flesh  bless  His  holy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Psalm  146.     Lauda,  anima  mea. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  :  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 
While  I  live  will  I  praise  the  Lord  :  I  will  siug 
praises  unto  my  God  while  I  have  any  being. 

Put  not  your  trust  in  princes  ;  nor  in  the  son  of  man, 
in  whom  there  is  no  help. 

His  breath  goeth  forth,  he  returneth  to  his  earth  :  in 
that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 

Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his  help  : 
whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God ; 

Which  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that 
therein  is :    Which  keepeth  truth  for  ever ; 

Which  executeth  judgment  for  the  oppressed  :  Which 
giveth  food  to  the  hungry. 

The  Lord  looseth  the  prisoners  :  the  Lord  openeth 
the  eyes  of  the  blind. 

The  Lord  raiseth  them  that  are  bowed  down :  the 
Lord  loveth  the  righteous. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangers,  He  relieveth 
the  fatherless  and  widow  ;  but  the  way  of  the  wicked 
He  turneth  upside  down. 

The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever,  even  thy  God,  O 
Zion,  unto  all  generations  :   Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  147.     Laudate  Dominum. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  for  it  is  good  to  sing  praises 
unto  our  God :    for  it   is    pleasant,  and  praise  is 
comely. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem  :  He  gathereth 
together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 


252  psalm  147. 

He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart :  and  bindeth  up 
their  wounds. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars :  He  calleth  them 
all  by  their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power :  His  under- 
standing is  infinite. 

The  Lord  lifteth  up  the  meek :  He  casteth  the 
wicked  down  to  the  ground. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving:  sing  praise 
upon  the  harp  unto  our  God ; 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  Who  pre- 
pareth  rain  for  the  earth  :  Who  maketh  grass  to  grow 
upon  the  mountains. 

He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food :  and  to  the  young 
ravens  which  cry. 

He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse :  He 
taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a  man. 

The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  Him : 
in  those  that  hope  in  His  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem :  praise  Thy  God,  O 
Zion. 

For  He  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates  :  He 
hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders :  and  filleth  thee 
with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  His  commandment  upon  earth : 
His  Word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool :  He  scattereth  the  hoar 
frost  like  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels :  who  can  stand 
before  His  cold  ? 

He  sendeth  out  His  Word,  and  melteth  them :  He 
causeth  His  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters  flow. 

He  sheweth  His  Word  unto  Jacob  :  His  statutes  and 
His  judgments  unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation  :    and  as  for 


psalm  148.  253 

His  judgments,  they  have  not  known  them.     Praise  ye 
the  Lord. 


Psalm  148.     Laudate  Dominum. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  ye  the  Lord  from 
the  heavens :  praise  Him  in  the  heights. 

Praise  ye  Him,  all  His  angels :  praise  ye  Him,  all 
His  hosts. 

Praise  ye  Him,  sun  and  moon :  praise  Him,  all  ye 
stars  of  light. 

Praise  Him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens :  and  ye  waters 
that  be  above  the  heavens. 

Let  them  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord  :  for  He  com- 
manded, and  they  were  created. 

He  hath  also  stablished  them  for  ever  and  ever :  He 
hath  made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass. 

Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth  :  ye  dragons,  and  all 
deeps ; 

Fire,  and  hail,  snow,  and  vapor :  stormy  wind  ful- 
filling His  Word ; 

Mountains,  and  all  hills :  fruitful  trees,  and  all 
cedars ; 

Beasts,  and  all  cattle:  creeping  things,  and  flying 
fowl; 

Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people :  princes,  and  all 
judges  of  the  earth  ; 

Both  young  men,  and  maidens :  old  men,  and 
children ; 

Let  them  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord :  for  His 
Name  alone  is  excellent,  His  glory  is  above  the  earth 
and  heaven. 

He  also  exalteth  the  horn  of  His  people,  the  praise 
of  all  His  saints :  even  of  the  children  of  Israel,  a 
people  near  unto  Him.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


254  PSALM   150. 

Psalm  150.     Laudate  Dominum. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  God  in  His  sanc- 
tuary :  praise  Him  in  the  firmament  of  His  power. 

Praise  Him  for  His  mighty  acts :  praise  Him  accord- 
ing to  His  excellent  greatness. 

Praise  Him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet ;  praise 
Him  with  the  psaltery  and  harp. 

Praise  Him  with  the  timbrel  and  dance :  praise  Him 
with  stringed  instruments  and  organs. 

Praise  Him  upon  the  loud  cymbals :  praise  Him  upon 
the  high  sounding  cymbals. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord  : 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost  :  As  it  was  in  the  beginning, 
is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


CANTICLES 


M 


1.  Magnificat.     St.  Luke  i. 

Y  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord  :  and  my  spirit  hath 
rejoiced  in  God  my  Saviour. 

For  He  hath  regarded :  the  low  estate  of  His  hand- 
maiden. 

For  behold,  from  henceforth :  all  generations  shall 
call  me  blessed. 

For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  great  things  : 
and  holy  is  His  Name. 

And  His  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  Him :  from 
generation  to  generation. 

He  hath  showed  strength  with  His  arm  :  He  hath 
scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagination  of  their  hearts. 

He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seats :  and 
exalted  them  of  low  degree. 

He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things :  and  the 
rich  He  hath  sent  empty  away. 

He  hath  holpen  His  servant  Israel,  in  remembrance 
of  His  mercy :  as  He  spake  to  our  fathers,  to  Abraham, 
and  to  his  seed  for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be  :  world  without  end.     Amen. 

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256  CANTICLES. 

2.  Nunc  Dimittis.     St.  Luke  ii. 

LORD,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  depart  in  peace : 
according  to  Thy  Word  ; 
For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation  :  which  Thou 
hast  prepared  before  the  face  of  all  people  ; 

A  light   to  lighten   the  Gentiles  :    and  the   glory  of 
Thy  people  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


3.   Te  Deum  Laudamus. 

WE  praise  Thee,  O  God :  we  acknowledge  Thee  to 
be  the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee :  the  Father  ever- 
lasting. 

To  Thee  all  Angels  cry  aloud  :  the  heavens,  and  all 
the  powers  therein. 

To  Thee  Cherubim  and  Seraphim :  continually  do 
cry, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy :  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  Majesty :  of  Thy 
Glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles  :  praise  Thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets  :  praise  Thee. 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs  :  praise  Thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world :  doth 
acknowledge  Thee ; 

The  Father :  of  an  infinite  Majesty ; 

Thine  adorable,  true :  and  only  Son  ; 

Also  the  Holv  Ghost :  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory :  O  Christ 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son :  of  the  Father. 

When  Thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  deliver  man  :  Thou 
didst  humble  Thyself  to  be  born  of  a  Virgin. 

When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death ; 
Thou  didst  open  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  all  believers. 


CANTICLES.  257 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God :  in  the  glory 
of  the  Father. 

We  believe  that  Thou  shalt  come :   to  be  our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  Thee,  help  Thy  servants :  whom 
Thou  hast  redeemed  with  Thy  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  Thy  saints :  in  glory 
everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  Thy  people :  and  bless  Thine  heritage. 

Govern  them  :   and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  :  we  magnify  Thee. 

And  we  worship  Thy  Name :  ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord  :   to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us  :   have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us :  as  our  trust  is 
in  Thee. 

O  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted :  let  me  never  be 
confounded. 


4.     Benedictus.     St.  Luke  i. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel :   for  He  hath 
visited  and  redeemed  His  people  ; 

And  hath  raised  up  an  horn  of  salvation  for  us  :  in  the 
house  of  His  servant  David  ; 

As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  holy  prophets : 
which  have  been  since  the  world  began  ; 

That  we  should   be  saved   from  our  enemies :  and 
from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us  ; 

To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our  fathers  :    and 
to  remember  His  holy  covenant ; 

The  oath  which  He  sware  to  our  father  Abraham  : 
that  He  would  grant  unto  us, 

That  we,  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of  our  ene- 
mies :  might  serve  Him  without  fear, 

In  holiness  and   righteousness  before  Him :    all   the 
days  of  our  life. 
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258  CANTICLES. 

And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  prophet  of  the 
Highest :  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the  Lord 
to  prepare  His  ways  ; 

To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  unto  His  people  :  by 
the  remission  of  their  sins, 

Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God  :  whereby  the 
Dayspring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us, 

To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the 
shadow  of  death :  to  guide  our  feet  into  the  way  of 
neace. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

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OALL  ye  Works  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  : 
praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Angels  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye 
Heavens,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Waters  that  be  above  the  firmament,  bless  ye 
the  Lord  :  O  ye  Powers  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the 
Lord. 

O  ye  Sun  and  Moon,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  Stars 
of  heaven,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Showers  and  Dew,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye 
Winds  of  God,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Fire  and  Heat,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  Win- 
ter and  Summer,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Dews  and  Frost,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye 
Frost  and  Cold,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Ice  and  Snow,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  Nights 
and  Days,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Light  and  Darkness,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye 
Lightnings  and  Clouds,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  let  the  Earth  bless  the  Lord:  Yea,  let  it  praise 
Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 


CANTICLES.  259 

O  ye  Mountains  and  Hills,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  all 
ye  Green  Things  upon  the  earth,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Wells,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  Seas  and 
Floods,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Whales  and  all  that  move  in  the  waters,  bless 
ye  the  Lord  :  O  all  ye  Fowls  of  the  air,  bless  ye  the 
Lord. 

O  all  ye  Beasts  and  Cattle,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  O  ye 
Children  of  Men,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  let  Israel  bless  the  Lord  ;  Praise  Him  and  mag- 
nify Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Priests  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye 
servants  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Spirits  and  Souls  of  the  Righteous,  bless  ye  the 
Lord  :  O  ye  holy  and  humble  Men  of  heart,  bless  ye 
the  Lord. 

Bless  We  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost:  Let  us  praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  for 
ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

6.   Confitebor  tibi.     Isaiah  xii.  1-6. 

OLORD,  I  will  praise  Thee,  though  Thou  wast 
angry  with  me,  Thine  anger  is  turned  away :  and 
Thou  comfortedst  me. 

Behold,  God  is  my  salvation  :  I  will  trust,  and  not 
be  afraid. 

For  the  Lord  Jehovah  is  my  Strength  and  my  song ; 
He  also  is  become  my  salvation. 

Therefore  with  joy  shall  ye  draw  water:  out  of  the 
wells  of  salvation. 

Praise  the  Lord,  call  upon  His  Name,  declare  His 
doings  among  the  people:  make  mention  that  His 
Name  is  exalted. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  hath  done  excellent 
things :  this  is  known  in  all  the  earth. 


260  CANTICLES. 

Cry  out  and  shout,  thou  inhabitant  of  Zion :  for  great 
is  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  in  the  midst  of  thee. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

7.  Exultavit  cor  meum.     1  Samuel  ii.  1-10. 

MY  heart  rejoiceth  in  the  Lord  :  mine  horn  is  exalted 
in  the  Lord. 

My  mouth  is  enlarged  over  mine  enemies :  because  I 
rejoice  in  Thy  salvation. 

There  is  none  holy  as  the  Lord,  for  there  is  none 
beside  Thee :  neither  is  there  any  Rock  like  our  God. 

Talk  no  more  so  exceeding  proudly  :  let  not  arrogancy 
come  out  of  your  mouth. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  God  of  knowledge :  and  by  Him 
actions  are  weighed. 

The  bows  of  the  mighty  men  are  broken :  and  they 
that  stumbled  are  girded  with  strength. 

The  Lord  killeth,  and  maketh  alive:  He  bringeth 
down  to  the  grave,  and  bringeth  up. 

The  Lord  maketh  poor,  and  maketh  rich :  He  bring- 
eth low,  and  lifteth  up. 

He  raiseth  up  the  poor  out  of  the  dust:  and  lifteth 
up  the  beggar  from  the  dunghill, 

To  set  them  among  princes :  and  to  make  them 
inherit  the  throne  of  glory ; 

For  the  pillars  of  the  earth  are  the  Lord's:  and  He 
hath  set  the  world  upon  them. 

He  will  keep  the  feet  of  His  saints,  and  the  wicked 
shall  be  silent  in  darkness :  for  by  strength  shall  no 
man  prevail. 

The  adversaries  of  the  Lord  shall  be  broken  to 
pieces:  out  of  heaven  shall  He  thunder  upon  them. 

The  Lord  shall  judge  the  ends  of  the  earth  :  and  He 
shall  give  strength  unto  His  king,  and  exalt  the  horn 
of  His  anointed. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


CANTICLES.  261 


8.  Cantemus  Domino.      Exodus  xv.  1-18. 

I  WILL  sing  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  hath  triumphed 
gloriously  :  the  horse  and  his  rider  hath  He  thrown 
into  the  sea. 

The  Lord  is  my  Strength  and  song :  and  He  is  be- 
come my  salvation. 

He  is  my  God,  and  I  will  prepare  Him  an  habitation : 
my  father's  God,  and  I  will  exalt  Him. 

Thy  right  hand,  O  Lord,  is  become  glorious  in 
power :  Thy  right  hand,  O  Lord,  hath  dashed  in 
pieces  the  enemy. 

Who  is  like  unto  Thee,  O  Lord  :  among  the  gods  ? 

Who  is  like  Thee :  glorious  in  holiness,  fearful  in 
praises,  doing  wonders? 

Thou  in  mercy  hast  led  forth  the  people :  which 
Thou  hast  redeemed. 

Thou  hast  guided  them  in  Thy  strength :  unto  Thy 
holy  habitation. 

Thou  shalt  bring  them  in,  and  plant  them :  in  the 
mountain  of  Thine  inheritance, 

In  the  place,  O  Lord,  which  Thou  hast  made  for 
Thee  to  dwell  in :  in  the  sanctuary,  O  Lord,  which 
Thy  hands  have  established. 

The  Lord  shall  reign :  for  ever  and  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


9.  Domine,  audivi.     Habakkuk  iii.  2-19. 

OLORX),  I  have  heard  Thy  speech,  and  was  afraid  : 
O   Lord,  revive   Thy  work  in  the  midst  of  the 
years. 

In  the  midst  of  the  years  make  known :   in  wrath 
remember  mercy. 

God  came  from  Teman:   and   the   Holy  One   from 
mount  Paran. 


262  CANTICLES. 

His  glory  covered  the  heavens  :  and  the  earth  was 
full  of  His  praise. 

His  brightness  was  as  the  light.  He  had  horns  com- 
ing out  of  His  hand :  and  there  was  the  hiding  of  His 
power. 

Before  Him  went  the  pestilence :  and  burning  coals 
went  forth  at  His  feet. 

He  stood  and  measured  the  earth :  He  beheld,  and 
drove  asunder  the  nations. 

The  everlasting  mountains  were  scattered,  the  per- 
petual hills  did  bow  :  His  ways  are  everlasting. 

Thou  wentest  forth  for  the  salvation  of  Thy  people : 
even  for  salvation  with  Thine  Anointed. 

Thou  woundedst  the  head  out  of  the  house  of  the 
wicked  :  by  discovering  the  foundation  unto  the  neck 

I  will  rejoice  in  the  Lord  :  I  will  joy  in  the  God  of 
my  salvation. 

The  Lord  is  my  Strength :  and  He  will  make  me  to 
walk  upon  mine  high  places. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


1 0.  Audite  cadi.     Deuteronomy  xxxii.  1-43. 

GIVE  ear,  O  ye  heavens,  and  I  will  speak :  and  hear, 
O  earth,  the  words  of  my  mouth. 

My  doctrine  shall  drop  as  the  rain,  my  speech  shall 
distil  as  the  dew:  as  the  small  rain  upon  the  tender 
herb,  and  as  the  showers  upon  the  grass. 

Because  I  will  publish  the  Name  of  the  Lord: 
ascribe  ye  greatness  unto  our  God. 

He  is  the  Rock,  His  work  is  perfect :  for  all  His 
ways  are  judgment. 

A  God  of  truth  and  without  iniquity :  just  and  right 
is  He. 


CANTICLES.  263 

The  Lord's  portion  is  His  people :  Jacob  is  the  lot 
of  His  inheritance. 

For  the  Lord  shall  judge  His  people :  and  repent 
Himself  for  His  servants, 

When  He  seeth  that  their  power  is  gone :  and  there 
is  none  shut  up,  or  left. 

He  shall  say,  I  lift  up  my  hand  to  heaven  :  and  say, 
I  live  for  ever. 

Rejoice,  O  ye  nations,  with  His  people  :  for  He  will 
avenge  the  blood  of  His  servants, 

And  will  render  vengeance  to  His  adversaries :  and 
will  be  merciful  unto  His  land,  and  to  His  people. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


11.   The  Beatitudes.     Matthew  v.  3-12. 

BLESSED  are  the  poor  in  spirit :  for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

Blessed  are  they  that  mourn :  for  they  shall  be  com- 
forted. 

Blessed  are  the  meek:  for  they  shall  inherit  the 
earth. 

Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after 
righteousness:  for  they  shall  be  filled. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful :  for  they  shall  obtain  mercy. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart :  for  they  shall  see  God. 

Blessed  are  the  peacemakers  :  for  they  shall  be  called 
the  children  of  God. 

Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  righteous- 
ness' sake :  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

Blessed  are  ye,  when  men  shall  revile  you,  and  per- 
secute you,  and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil  against 
you  falsely,  for  my  sake :  rejoice  and  be  exceeding 
glad,  for  great  is  your  reward  in  heaven. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


264  CANTICLES. 

12.  Dignus  est  Agnus.     Revelation  v. ,  xv.,  xix. 

WORTHY  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain  to  receive 
power,  and  riches,  and  wisdom :  and  strength,  and 
honor,  and  glory,  and  blessing. 

Blessing,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  power,  be  unto 
Him  that  sitteth  upon  the  throne:  and  unto  the  Lamb, 
for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  and  marvellous  are  Thy  works,  Lord  God 
Almighty :  just  and  true  are  Thy  ways,  Thou  King 
of  saints. 

Who  shall  not  fear  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  glorify  Thy 
Name  :  for  Thou  only  art  holy. 

Praise  ye  our  God,  all  ye  His  servants :  and  ye  that 
fear  Him,  both  small  and  great. 

Alleluia !  for  the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth : 
Alleluia!     Alleluia!     Amen. 


CONFESSIONS  OF  THE  FAITH. 


The  Apostles'  Creed. 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  Heaven 
and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord ;  Who  was  con- 
ceived by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary ;  Suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  He  de- 
scended into  hell ;  The  third  day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead ; 
He  ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God 
the  Father  Almighty;  From  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  holy  Christian  Church,  the 
Communion  of  Saints ;  The  Forgiveness  of  sins ;  the  Resurrec- 
tion of  the  body ;  And  the  Life  everlasting.    Amen. 

The  Nicene  Creed. 

I  believe  in  one  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
and  earth,  And  of  all  things  visible  and  invisible. 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Only-begotten  Son  of  God, 
Begotten  of  His  Father  before  all  worlds,  God  of  God,  Light  of 
Light,  Very  God  of  very  God,  Begotten,  not  made,  Being  of  one 
Substance  with  the  Father ;  By  whom  all  things  were  made ; 
Who  for  us  men,  and  for  our  salvation,  came  down  from  heaven, 
And  was  incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  And 
was  made  man ;  And  was  crucified  also  for  us  under  Pontius 
Pilate.  He  suffered  and  was  buried ;  And  the  third  day  He  rose 
again,  according  to  the  Scriptures ;  And  ascended  into  heaven, 
And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  the  Father ;  And  He  shall  come 
again  with  glory  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead;  Whose 
kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  The  Lord  and  Giver  of  Life, 
Who  proceedeth  from  the  Father  and  the  Son,  Who  with*  the 
Father  and  the  Son  together  is  worshipped  and  glorified,  Who 
spake  by  the  Prophets.  And  I  believe  one  holy  Christian  and 
Apostolic  Church.  I  acknowledge  one  Baptism  for  the  remis- 
sion of  sins ;  And  I  look  for  the  Resurrection  of  the  dead ;  and 
the  Life  of  the  world  to  come.    Amen. 

265 


266  CONFESSION    OF    FAITH. 

The  Athanabian  Creed. 
Written  against  the  Avians. 

"Whosoever  will  be  saved,  before  all  things  it  is  necessary 
that  he  hold  the  Catholic  [true  Christian]  Faith. 

Which  Faith  except  every  one  do  keep  whole  and  undefiled. 
without  doubt  he  shall  perish  everlastingly. 

And  the  Catholic  [true  Christian]  Faith  is  this :  that  we  wor- 
ship one  God  in  Trinity,  and  Trinity  in  Unity;' 

Neither  confounding  the  Persons,  nor  dividing  the  Substance. 

For  there  is  one  Person  of  the  Father,  another  of  the  Son,  and 
another  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

But  the  Godhead  of  the  Father,  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  is  all  one:  the  Glory  Equal,  the  Majesty  Coeternal. 

Such  as  the  Father  is,  such  is  the  Son,  and  such  is  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

The  Father  uncreate,  the  Son  uncreate,  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
uncreate. 

The  Father  incomprehensible,  the  Son  incomprehensible,  and 
the  Holy  Ghost  incomprehensible. 

The  Father  eternal,  the  Son  eternal,  and  the  Holy  Ghost  eter- 
nal. 

And  yet  they  are  not  three  Eternals,  but  one  Eternal. 

As  also  there  are  not  three  uncreated,  nor  three  incompre- 
hensibles,  but  one  uncreated,  and  one  incomprehensible. 

So  likewise  the  Father  is  Almighty,  the  Son  Almighty,  and 
the  Holy  Ghost  Almighty. 

And  yet  they  are  not  three  Almighties,  but  one  Almighty. 

So  the  Father  is  God,  the  Son  is  God,  and  the  Holy  Ghost  is 
God. 

And  yet  they  are  not  three  Gods,  but  one  God. 

So  likewise  the  Father  is  Lord,  the  Son  Lord,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost  Lord. 

And  yet  not  three  Lords,  but  one  Lord. 

For  like  as  we  are  compelled  by  the  Christian  Verity  to 
acknowledge  every  Person  by  Himself  to  be  God  and  Lord; 

So  are  we  forbidden  by  the  Catholic  [true  Christian]  Religion 
to  say,  there  be  three  Gods,  or  three  Lords. 

The  Father  is  made  of  none,  neither  created,  nor  begotten. 

The  Son  is  of  the  Father  alone,  not  made,  nor  created,  but 
begotten. 

The  Holy  Ghost  is  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son;  neither 
made,  nor  created,  nor  begotten,  but  proceeding. 


CONFESSION    OF    FAITH.  2P>7 

So  there  is  one  Father,  not  three  Fathers ;  one  Son,  not  three 
Sons;  one  Holy  Ghost,  not  three  Holy  Ghosts. 

And  in  this  Trinity  none  is  afore,  or  after  other ;  none  is 
greater,  or  less  than  another. 

But  the  whole  three  Persons  are  coeternal  together,  and  co- 
equal : 

So  that  in  all  things,  as  is  aforesaid,  the  Unity  in  Trinity, 
and  the  Trinity  in  Unity,  is  to  be  worshipped. 

He  therefore  that  will  be  saved  must  thus  think  of  the  Trinity. 

Furthermore,  it  is  necessary  to  everlasting  salvation  that  he 
also  believe  rightly  the  Incarnation  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

For  the  right  Faith  is,  that  we  believe  and  confess :  That  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  is  God  and  Man ; 

God,  of  the  Substance  of  the  Father,  begotten  before  the 
worlds ;  and  Man,  of  the  substance  of  His  mother,  born  in  the 
world ; 

Perfect  God,  and  Perfect  Man,  of  a  reasonable  soul  and  human 
flesh  subsisting. 

Equal  to  the  Father,  as  touching  His  Godhead ;  and  inferior 
to  the  Father,  as  touching  His  Manhood. 

Who,  although  He  be  God  and  Man,  yet  He  is  not  two,  but 
one  Christ; 

One;  not  by  conversion  of  the  Godhead  into  flesh,  but  by 
taking  the  Manhood  into  God ; 

One  altogether ;  not  by  confusion  of  Substance,  but  by  Unity 
of  Person. 

For  as  the  reasonable  soul  and  flesh  is  one  man,  so  God  and 
Man  is  one  Christ; 

Who  suffered  for  our  salvation,  descended  into  hell,  rose 
again  the  third  day  from  the  dead. 

He  ascended  into  heaven;  He  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of 
the  Father,  God  Almighty;  from  whence  He  shall  come  to 
judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

At  Whose  coming  all  men  shall  rise  again  with  their  bodies, 
and  shall  give  account  for  their  own  works. 

And  they  that  have  done  good  shall  go  into  life  everlasting; 
and  they  that  have  done  evil,  into  everlasting  fire. 

This  is  the  Catholic  [true  Christian]  Faith,  which,  except  a 
man  believe  faithfully,  he  cannot  be  saved. 


THE  SMALL  CATECHISM. 


PREFACE. 


Martin  Luther  to  all  faithful  and  godly  Pastors  and  Preachers. 
Grace,  Mercy  and  Peace,  in  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  ! 

The  deplorable  condition  in  which  I  found  religious  affairs 
during  a  recent  visitation  of  the  congregations,  has  impelled  me 
to  publish  this  Catechism,  or  statement  of  the  Christian  doctrine, 
after  having  prepared  it  in  very  brief  and  simple  terms.  Alas ! 
what  misery  I  beheld !  The  people,  especially  those  who  live  in 
the  villages,  seem  to  have  no  knowledge  whatever  of  Christian 
doctrine,  and  many  of  the  pastors  are  ignorant  and  incompetent 
teachers.  And,  nevertheless,  they  all  maintain  that  they  are 
Christians,  that  they  have  been  baptized,  and  that  they  have 
received  the  Lord's  Supper.  Yet  they  cannot  recite  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  the  Creed,  or  the  Ten  Commandments ;  they  live  as  if 
they  were  irrational  creatures,  and  now  that  the  Gospel  has 
come  to  them,  they  grossly  abuse  their  Christian  liberty. 

Ye  bishops !  what  answer  will  ye  give  to  Christ  for  having  so 
shamefully  neglected  the  people,  and  paid  no  attention  to  the 
duties  of  your  office  ?  I  invoke  no  evil  on  your  heads.  But  you 
withhold  the  cup  in  the  Lord's  Supper,  insist  on  the  observance 
of  your  human  laws,  and  yet,  at  the  same  time,  do  not  take  the 
least  interest  in  teaching  the  people  the  Lord's  Prayer,  the 
Creed,  the  Ten  Commandments,  or  any  other  part  of  the  Word 
of  God.    Woe  unto  you ! 

Wherefore  I  beseech  you  in  the  Name  of  God,  my  beloved 
brethren,  who  are  pastors  or  preachers,  to  engage  heartily  in 
the  discharge  of  the  duties  of  your  office,  to  have  mercy  on  the 
people  who  are  entrusted  to  your  care,  and  to  assist  us  in  intro- 
ducing the  Catechism  among  them,  and  especially  among  the 
young.  And  if  any  of  you  do  not  possess  the  necessary  qualifi- 
cations, I  beseech  you  to  take  at  least  the  following  forms,  and 
read  them,  word  for  word,  to  the  people,  on  this  wise : — 

In  the  first  place ;  let  the  preacher  take  the  utmost  care  to 
avoid  all  changes  or  variations  in  the  text  and  wording  of  the 
268 


THE   SMALL    CATECHISM.  269 

Ten  Commandments,  the  Lord's  Prayer,  the  Creed,  the  Sacra- 
ments, etc.  Let  him,  on  the  contrary,  take  each  of  the  forms 
respectively,  adhere  to  it,  and  repeat  it  anew,  year  after  year. 
For  young  and  inexperienced  people  cannot  be  successfully 
instructed,  unless  we  adhere  to  the  same  text  or  the  same  forms 
of  expression.  They  easily  become  confused,  when  the  teacher 
at  one  time  employs  a  certain  form  of  words  and  expressions, 
and  at  another,  apparently  with  a  view  to  make  improvements, 
adopts  a  different  form.  The  result  of  such  a  course  will  be,  that 
all  the  time  and  labor  which  we  have  expended  will  be  lost. 

This  point  was  well  understood  by  our  venerable  fathers,  who 
were  accustomed  to  use  the  same  words  in  teaching  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  the  Creed,  and  the  Ten  Commandments.  We,  too, 
should  follow  this  plan  when  we  teach  these  things,  particularly 
in  the  case  of  the  young  and  ignorant,  not  changing  a  single 
syllable,  nor  introducing  any  variations  when,  year  after  year,  we 
recur  to  these  forms  and  recite  them  anew  before  our  hearers. 

Choose,  therefore,  the  form  of  words  which  best  pleases  you, 
and  adhere  to  it  perpetually.  When  you  preach  in  the  presence 
of  intelligent  and  learned  men,  you  are  at  liberty  to  exhibit 
your  knowledge  and  skill,  and  may  present  and  discuss  these 
subjects  in  all  the  varied  modes  which  are  at  your  command. 
But  when  you  are  teaching  the  young,  retain  the  same  form  and 
manner  without  change;  teach  them,  first  of  all,  the  Ten  Com- 
mandments, the  Creed,  the  Lord's  Prayer,  etc.,  always  present- 
ing the  same  words  of  the  text,  so  that  those  who  learn  can 
repeat  them  after  you,  and  retain  them  in  the  memory. 

But  if  any  refuse  to  receive  your  instructions,  tell  them 
plainly  that  they  deny  Christ  and  are  not  Christians ;  such  per- 
sons shall  not  be  admitted  to  the  Lord's  Table,  nor  present  a 
child  for  Baptism,  nor  enjoy  any  of  our  Christian  privileges, 
but  are  to  be  sent  back  to  the  pope  and  his  agents,  and,  indeed, 
to  Satan  himself.  Their  parents  and  employers  should,  besides, 
refuse  to  furnish  them  with  food  and  drink,  and  notify  them 
that  the  government  was  disposed  to  banish  from  the  country 
all  persons  of  such  a  rude  and  intractable  character. 

For  although  we  cannot,  and  should  not,  compel  them  to  exer- 
cise faith,  we  ought,  nevertheless,  to  instruct  the  great  mass  with 
all  diligence,  so  that  they  may  know  how  to  distinguish  between 
right  and  wrong  in  their  conduct  towards  those  with  whom  they 
live,  or  among  whom  they  desire  to  earn  their  living.  For  who- 
ever desires  to  reside  in  a  city,  and  enjoy  the  rights  and  privi- 
leges which  its  laws  confer,  is  also  bound  to  know  and  obey  those 
laws.  God  grant  that  such  persons  may  become  sincere  believers ! 


270  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

But  if  they  remain  dishonest  and  vicious,  let  them  at  least  with- 
hold from  public  view  the  vices  of  their  hearts. 

In  the  second  place ;  when  those  whom  you  are  instructing 
have  become  familiar  with  the  words  of  the  text,  it  is  time  to 
teach  them  to  understand  the  meaning  of  those  words,  so  that 
they  may  become  acquainted  with  the  object  and  purport  of  the 
lesson.  Then  proceed  to  another  of  the  following  forms,  or,  at 
your  pleasure,  choose  any  other  which  is  brief,  and  adhere  strictly 
to  the  same  words  and  forms  of  expression  in  the  text,  without 
altering  a  single  syllable ;  besides,  allow  yourself  ample  time  for 
the  lessons.  For  it  is  not  necessary  that  you  should,  on  the  same 
occasion,  proceed  from  the  beginning  to  the  end  of  the  several 
parts ;  it  will  be  more  profitable  if  you  present  them  separately, 
in  regular  succession.  When  the  people  have,  for  instance,  at 
length  correctly  understood  the  First  Commandment,  you  may 
proceed  to  the  Second,  and  so  continue.  By  neglecting  to  observe 
this  mode,  the  people  will  be  overburdened,  and  be  prevented 
from  understanding  and  retaining  in  memory  any  considerable 
part  of  the  matter  communicated  to  them. 

In  the  third  place ;  when  you  have  thus  reached  the  end  of 
this  Short  Catechism,  begin  anew  with  the  Large  Catechism,  and 
by  means  of  it  furnish  the  people  with  fuller  and  more  compre- 
hensive explanations.  Explain  here  at  large  every  Command- 
ment, every  Petition,  and,  indeed,  every  part,  showing  the  duties 
which  they  severally  impose,  and  both  the  advantages  which 
follow  the  performance  of  those  duties,  and  also  the  dangers  and 
losses  which  result  from  the  neglect  of  them.  Insist  in  an 
especial  manner  on  such  Commandments  or  other  parts  as  seem 
to  be  most  of  all  misunderstood  or  neglected  by  your  people.  It 
will,  for  example,  be  necessary  that  you  should  enforce  with  the 
utmost  earnestness  the  Seventh  Commandment,  which  treats  of 
stealing,  when  you  are  teaching  workmen,  dealers  and  even 
farmers  and  servants,  inasmuch  as  many  of  these  are  guilty  of 
various  dishonest  and  thievish  practices.  So,  too,  it  will  be  your 
duty  to  explain  and  apply  the  Fourth  Commandment  with  great 
diligence,  when  you  are  teaching  children  and  uneducated  adults, 
and  to  urge  them  to  observe  order,  to  be  faithful,  obedient  and 
peaceable,  as  well  as  to  adduce  numerous  instances  mentioned 
in  the  Scriptures,  which  show  that  God  punished  such  as  were 
guilty  in  these  things,  and  blessed  the  obedient. 

Here,  too,  let  it  be  your  great  aim  to  urge  magistrates  and 
parents  to  rule  wisely,  and  to  educate  the  children,  admonishing 
them,  at  the  same  time,  that  such  duties  are  imposed  on  them, 
and  showing  them  how  grievously  they  sin  if  they  neglect  them. 


THE    SMALL    CATECHISM.  271 

For  in  such  a  case  they  overthrow  and  lay  waste  alike  the  king- 
dom of  God  and  the  kingdom  of  the  world,  acting  as  if  they  were 
the  worst  enemies  both  of  God  and  man.  And  show  them  very 
plainly  the  shocking  evils  of  which  they  are  the  authors,  when 
they  refuse  their  aid  in  training  up  children  to  be  pastors, 
preachers,  writers,  etc.,  and  set  forth  that  on  account  of  such 
sins  God  will  inflict  an  awful  punishment  upon  them.  It  is, 
indeed,  necessary  to  preach  on  these  things ;  for  parents  and 
magistrates  are  guilty  of  sins  in  this  respect,  which  are  so  great 
that  there  are  no  terms  in  which  they  can  be  described.  And 
truly,  Satan  has  a  cruel  design  in  fostering  these  evils. 

Finally ;  inasmuch  as  the  people  are  now  relieved  from  the 
tyranny  of  the  pope,  they  refuse  to  come  to  the  Lord's  Table,  and 
treat  it  with  contempt.  On  this  point,  also,  it  is  very  necessary 
that  you  should  give  them  instructions,  while,  at  the  same  time, 
you  are  to  be  guided  by  the  following  principles :  That  we  are 
to  compel  no  one  to  believe,  or  to  receive  the  Lord's  Supper ; 
that  we  are  not  to  establish  any  laws  on  this  point,  or  appoint 
the  time  and  place ;  but  that  we  should  so  preach  as  to  influence 
the  people,  without  any  law  adopted  by  us,  to  urge,  and,  as  it 
were,  to  compel  us  who  are  pastors,  to  administer  the  Lord's 
Supper  to  them.  Now  this  object  may  be  attained,  if  we  ad- 
dress them  in  the  following  manner :  It  is  to  be  feared  that  he 
who  does  not  desire  to  receive  the  Lord's  Supper  at  least  three 
or  four  times  during  the  year,  despises  the  Sacrament,  and  is  no 
Christian.  So,  too,  he  is  no  Christian,  who  neither  believes  nor 
obeys  the  Gospel;  for  Christ  did  not  say:  "Omit  or  despise 
this,"  but  "This  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,"  etc.  He  com- 
mands that  this  should  be  done,  and  by  no  means  be  neglected 
and  despised.    He  says:  "This  do." 

Now  he  who  does  not  highly  value  the  Sacrament,  shows 
thereby  that  he  has  no  sin,  no  flesh,  no  devil,  no  world,  no  death, 
no  danger,  no  hell ;  that  is  to  say,  he  does  not  believe  that  such 
evils  exist,  although  he  may  be  deeply  immersed  in  them,  and 
completely  belong  to  the  devil.  On  the  other  hand,  he  needs  no 
grace,  no  life,  no  Paradise,  no  heaven,  no  Christ,  no  God,  no  good 
thing.  For  if  he  believed  that  he  was  involved  in  such  evils, 
and  that  he  was  in  need  of  such  blessings,  he  could  not  refrain 
from  receiving  the  Sacrament,  wherein  aid  is  afforded  against 
such  evils,  and,  again,  such  blessings  are  bestowed.  It  will  not 
be  necessary  to  compel  him  by  the  force  of  any  law  to  approach 
the  Lord's  Table;  he  will  hasten  to  it  of  his  own  accord,  will 
compel  himself  to  come,  and  indeed  urge  you  to  administer  the 
Sacrament  to  him. 


272  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

Hence,  you  are  by  no  means  to  adopt  any  compulsory  law  in 
this  case,  as  the  Pope  has  done.  Let  it  simply  be  your  aim  to 
set  forth  distinctly  the  advantages  and  losses,  the  wants  and  the 
benefits,  the  dangers  and  the  blessings,  which  are  to  be  con- 
sidered in  connection  with  the  Sacrament;  the  people  will, 
doubtless,  then  seek  it  without  urgent  demands  on  your  part. 
If  they  still  refuse  to  come  forward,  let  them  choose  their  own 
ways,  and  tell  them  that  those  who  do  not  regard  their  own 
spiritual  misery,  and  do  not  desire  the  gracious  help  of  God,  be- 
long to  Satan.  But  if  you  do  not  give  such  solemn  admonitions, 
or  if  you  adopt  odious  compulsory  laws  on  the  subject,  it  is  your 
own  fault  if  the  people  treat  the  Sacrament  with  contempt. 
Will  they  not  necessarily  be  slothful,  if  you  are  silent  and 
sleep?  Therefore  consider  the  subject  seriously,  ye  Pastors  and 
Preachers !  Our  office  has  now  assumed  a  very  different  charac- 
ter from  that  which  it  bore  under  the  Pope;  it  is  now  of  a  very 
grave  nature,  and  is  very  salutary  in  its  influence.  It  consequently 
subjects  us  to  far  greater  burdens  and  labors,  dangers  and  temp- 
tations, while  it  brings  with  it  an  inconsiderable  reward,  and 
very  little  gratitude  in  the  world.  But  Christ  Himself  will  be 
our  reward,  if  we  labor  with  fidelity.  May  He  grant  such  mercy 
unto  us,  Who  is  the  Father  of  all  grace,  to  Whom  be  given  thanks 
and  praises  through  Christ,  our  Lord,  for  ever !    Amen. 

Wittenberg,  a.  d.  1529. 


PAET   I. 


THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS. 

in  the  plain  form  in  which  they  are  to  be  taught  by  the  head  of  a 
family. 

The  First  Commandment. 

I  am  the  Lord  thy  God.  Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods 
before  me. 

[Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven  image,  or  any 
likeness  of  anything  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that  is  in  the 
earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth ;  thou 
shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve  them :  for  I  the 
Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the 
fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation 
of  them  that  hate  me ;  and  shewing  mercy  unto  thousands  of 
them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments.] 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  fear,  love,  and  trust  in  God  above  all 
things. 

The  Second  Commandment. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain ; 
for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh  his  Name  in 
vain. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  curse, 
swear,  conjure,  lie,  or  deceive,  by  His  Name,  but  call  upon  Him 
in  every  time  of  need,  and  worship  Him  with  prayer,  praise,  and 
thanksgiving. 

The  Third  Commandment. 

Remember  the  Sabbath  day,  to  keep  it  holy. 

[Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work:  but  the 
seventh  day  is  the  sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God :  in  it  thou  shalt 
not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,*  thy 
18  273 


274  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

manservant,  nor  thy  maidservant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stran- 
ger that  is  within  thy  gates :  for  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven 
and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh 
dav ;  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  sabbath  day,  and  hallowed 

it.] 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  despise  His 
Word  and  the  preaching  of  the  Gospel,  but  deem  it  holy,  and 
willingly  hear  and  learn  it. 

The  Fourth  Commandment. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thy  days  may  be  long 
upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  despise  nor 
displease  our  parents  and  superiors,  but  honor,  serve,  obey,  love, 
and  esteem  them. 

The  Fifth  Commandment. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  do  our 
neighbor  any  bodily  harm  or  injury,  but  rather  assist  and  com- 
fort him  in  danger  and  want. 

The  Sixth  Commandment. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  to  be  chaste  and 
pure  in  our  words  and  deeds,  each  one  also  loving  and  honoring 
his  wife  or  her  husband. 

The  Seventh  Commandment. 
Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  rob  our 
neighbor  of  his  money  or  property,  nor  bring  it  into  our  pos- 
session by  unfair  dealing  or  fraudulent  means,  but  rather  assist 
him  to  improve  and  protect  it. 


THE    TEN    COMMANDMENTS.  275 

The  Eighth  Commandment. 
Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  deceitfully  to 
belie,  betray,  slander,  nor  raise  injurious  reports  against  our 
neighbor,  but  apologize  for  him,  speak  well  of  him,  and  put  the 
most  charitable  construction  on  all  his  actions. 

The  Ninth  Commandment. 
Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  desire  by 
craftiness  to  gain  possession  of  our  neighbor's  inheritance  or 
home,  or  to  obtain  it  under  the  pretext  of  a  legal  right,  but  be 
ready  to  assist  and  serve  him  in  the  preservation  of  his  own. 

The  Tenth  Commandment. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  manservant, 
nor  his  maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that 
is  thy  neighbor's. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  alienate 
our  neighbor's  wife  from  him,  entice  away  his  servants,  nor  let 
loose  his  cattle,  but  use  our  endeavors  that  they  may  remain  and 
discharge  their  duty  to  him. 

What  does  God  declare  concerning  all  these  Commandments  ? 

Answer.  He  says :  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  visit- 
ing the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  fthe  children  unto  the 
third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me:  and  shewing 
mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  com- 
mandments. 

What  is  meant  by  this  declaration  ? 

Answer.  God  threatens  to  punish  all  those  who  transgress 
these  commandments.  We  should,  therefore,  dread  his  dis- 
pleasure, and  not  act  contrarily  to  these  commandments.  But 
he  promises  grace  and  every  blessing  to  all  who  keep  them.  We 
should,  therefore,  love  and  trust  in  him,  and  cheerfully  do  what 
he  has  commanded  us. 


276  THE   CONFESSIONS. 


PAET  II. 


THE  CREED. 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  it  is  to  be  taught  by  the  head  of  a  family. 

The  First  Article. 
Of  Creation. 
I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
and  earth. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Article  ? 

Answer.  I  believe  that  God  has  created  me  and  all  that  exists; 
that  he  has  given  and  still  preserves  to  me  my  body  and  soul, 
with  all  my  limbs  and  senses,  my  reason  and  all  the  faculties  of 
my  mind,  together  with  my  raiment,  food,  home,  and  family, 
and  all  my  property;  that  he  daily  provides  me  abundantly  with 
all  the  necessaries  of  life,  protects  me  from  all  danger,  and  pre- 
serves me  and  guards  me  against  all  evil ;  all  which  he  does  out 
of  pure,  paternal,  and  divine  goodness  and  mercy,  without  any 
merit  or  worthiness  in  me ;  for  all  which  I  am  in  duty  bound  to 
thank,  praise,  serve,  and  obey  him.  This  is  most  certainly  true. 

The  Second  Article. 

Of  Redemption. 

'And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord;  who  was  con- 
ceived by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary ;  suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  He  de- 
scended into  hell ;  the  third  day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead ; 
He  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God 
the  Father  Almighty;  from  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the 
quick  and  the  dead. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Article  ? 

Answer.  I  believe  that  Jesus  Christ,  true  God,  begotten  of  the 
Father  from  eternity,  and  also  true  man,  born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary,  is  my  Lord;  who  has  redeemed  me,  a  lost  and  con- 
demned creature,  secured  and  delivered  me  from  all  sins,  from 


THE    SMALL    CATECHISM.  277 

death,  and  from  the  power  of  the  devil,  not  with  silver  and  gold, 
but  with  his  holy  and  precious  blood,  and  with  his  innocent  suf- 
ferings and  death ;  in  order  that  I  might  be  his,  live  under  him 
in  his  kingdom,  and  serve  him  in  everlasting  righteousness, 
innocence  and  blessedness ;  even  as  he  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
and  lives  and  reigns  to  all  eternity.  This  is  most  certainly  true. 

The  Third  Article. 

Of  Sanctification. 

I  "believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  holy  Christian  Church,  the 
Communion  of  Saints ;  the  Forgiveness  of  sins ;  the  Resurrec- 
tion of  the  body ;  and  the  Life  everlasting.    Amen. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Article  ? 

Answer.  I  believe  that  I  cannot  by  my  own  reason  or  strength 
believe  in  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord,  or  come  to  him ;  but  the  Holy 
Ghost  has  called  me  through  the  gospel,  enlightened  me  by  his 
gifts,  and  sanctified  and  preserved  me  in  the  true  faith;  in 
like  manner  as  he  calls,  gathers,  enlightens,  and  sanctifies  the 
whole  Christian  Church  on  earth,  and  preserves  it  in  union 
with  Jesus  Christ  in  the  true  faith ;  in  which  Christian  Church 
he  daily  forgives  abundantly  all  my  sins,  and  the  sins  of  all  be- 
lievers, and  will  raise  up  me  and  all  the  dead  at  the  last  day, 
and  will  grant  everlasting  life  to  me  and  to  all  who  believe  in 
Christ.    This  is  most  certainly  true. 


PAET  III 


THE  LORD'S  PRAYER. 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  it  is  to  be  taught  by  the  head  of  a 
family. 

Introduction. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Introduction  ? 

Answer.  God  would  thereby  affectionately  encourage  us  to  be- 
lieve that  he  is  truly  our  Father,  and  that  we  are  his  children 


278  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

indeed,  so  that  we  may  call  upon  him  with  all  cheerfulness  and 
confidence,  even  as  beloved  children  entreat  their  affectionate 
parent. 

First  Petition. 

Hallowed  be  thy  name. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  ? 

Answer.  The  name  of  God  is  indeed  holy  in  itself;  but  we 
pray  in  this  petition  that  it  may  be  hallowed  also  by  us. 

How  is  this  effected  ? 

Answer.  When  the  Word  of  God  is  taught  in  its  truth  and 
purity,  and  we,  as  the  children  of  God,  lead  holy  lives  in  accord- 
ance with  it ;  to  this  may  our  blessed  Father  in  heaven  help  us! 
But  whoever  teaches  and  lives  otherwise  than  as  God's  Word 
prescribes,  profanes  the  name  of  God  among  us ;  from  this  pre- 
serve us,  Heavenly  Father ! 

Second  Petition. 

Thy  kingdom  come. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Petition? 

Answer.  The  kingdom  of  God  comes  indeed  of  itself,  without 
our  prayer ;  but  we  pray  in  this  petition  that  it  may  come  unto 
us  also. 

When  is  this  effected  f 

Answer.  When  our  heavenly  Father  gives  us  his  Holy  Spirit, 
so  that  by  his  grace  we  believe  his  holy  Word,  and  live  a  godly 
life  here  on  earth,  and  in  heaven  for  ever. 

Third  Petition. 
Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  ? 

Answer.  The  good  and  gracious  will  of  God  is  done  indeed 
without  our  prayer ;  but  we  pray  in  this  petition  that  it  may  be 
done  by  us  also. 

When  is  this  effected  ? 

Answer.  When  God  frustrates  and  brings  to  naught  every  evil 
counsel  and  purpose,  which  would  hinder  us  from  hallowing  the 
name  of  God,  and  prevent  his  kingdom  from  coming  to  us, 
such  as  the  will  of  the  devil,  of  the  world,  and  of  our  own  flesh; 
and  when  he  strengthens  us,  and  keeps  us  steadfast  in  his  Word 


THE    SMALL    CATECHISM.  279 

and  in  the  faith,  even  unto  our  end.    This  is  his  gracious  and 
good  will. 

Fourth  Petition. 

Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  ? 

Answer.  God  gives  indeed  without  our  prayer,  even  to  the 
wicked  also  their  daily  bread ;  but  we  pray  in  this  petition  that 
he  would  make  us  sensible  of  his  benefits,  and  enable  us  to  re- 
ceive our  daily  bread  with  thanksgiving. 

What  is  implied  in  the  words :  "  Our  daily  bread  "  ? 

Answer.  All  things  that  pertain  to  the  wants  and  the  support 
of  this  present  life ;  such  as  food,  raiment,  money,  goods,  house 
and  land,  and  other  property ;  a  believing  spouse  and  good  chil- 
dren ;  trustworthy  servants  and  faithful  magistrates ;  favorable 
seasons,  peace  and  health ;  education  and  honor ;  true  friends, 
good  neighbors,  and  the  like. 

Fifth  Petition. 

And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  tres- 
pass against  us. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  ? 

Answer.  We  pray  in  this  petition,  that  our  heavenly  Father 
would  not  regard  our  sins,  nor  deny  us  our  requests  on  account 
of  them ;  for  we  are  not  worthy  of  any  thing  for  which  we  pray, 
and  have  not  merited  it ;  but  that  he  would  grant  us  all  things 
through  grace,  although  we  daily  commit  much  sin,  and  deserve 
chastisement  alone.  We  will  therefore,  on  our  part,  both 
heartily  forgive,  and  also  readily  do  good  to  those  who  may 
injure  or  offend  us. 

Sixth  Petition. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  ? 

Answer.  God  indeed  tempts  no  one  to  sin ;  but  we  pray  in  this 
petition  that  God  would  so  guard  and  preserve  us,  that  the  devil, 
the  world,  and  our  own  flesh,  may  not  deceive  us,  nor  lead  us 
into  error  and  unbelief,  despair,  and  other  great  and  shameful 
sins ;  and  that,  though  we  may  be  thus  tempted,  we  may  never- 
theless finally  prevail  and  gain  the  victory. 


280  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

Seventh  Petition. 

But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  ? 

Answer.  We  pray  in  this  petition,  as  in  a  summary,  that  our 
heavenly  Father  would  deliver  us  from  all  manner  of  evil, 
whether  it  affect  the  body  or  soul,  property  or  character,  and, 
at  last,  when  the  hour  of  death  shall  arrive,  grant  us  a  happy 
end,  and  graciously  take  us  from  this  world  of  sorrow  to  him 
self  in  heaven. 

Conclusion. 

For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for 
ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

What  is  meant  by  the  word  "Amen" ? 

Answer.  That  I  should  be  assured  that  such  petitions  are 
acceptable  to  our  heavenly  Father,  and  are  heard  by  him ;  for 
he  himself  has  commanded  us  to  pray  in  this  manner,  and  has 
promised  that  he  will  hear  us.  Amen,  Amen,  that  is,  Yea,  yea,, 
it  shall  be  so. 


PAET   IV 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  HOLY  BAPTISM. 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  it  is  to  be  taught  by  the  head  of  a 
family. 

I.  What  is  Baptism  ? 

Answer.  Baptism  is  not  simply  water,  but  it  is  the  water  com- 
prehended in  God's  command,  and  connected  with  God's  Word. 

What  is  that  Word  of  God? 

Answer.  It  is  that  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  spake,  as  it  is 
recorded  in  the  last  chapter  of  Matthew,  verse  19 :  "  Go  ye,  and 
teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost." 

II.  What  gifts  or  benefits  does  Baptism  confer  ? 

Answer.  It  worketh  forgiveness  of  sins,  delivers  from  death 


THE    SMALL    CATECHISM.  281 

and  the  devil,  and  confers  everlasting  salvation  on  all  who  be. 
lieve,  as  the  Word  and  promise  of  God  declare. 

What  are  such  words  and  promises  of  God  ? 

Answer.  Those  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  spake,  as  they  are 
recorded  in  the  last  chapter  of  Mark,  verse  16 :  "  He  that  be- 
lieveth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved ;  but  he  that  believeth 
not  shall  be  damned." 

III.  How  can  water  produce  such  great  effects  f 

Answer.  It  is  not  the  water  indeed  that  produces  these  effects, 
but  the  Word  of  God,  which  accompanies  and  is  connected  with 
the  water,  and  our  faith,  which  relies  on  the  Word  of  God, 
connected  with  the  water.  For  the  water,  without  the  Word  of 
God,  is  simply  water  and  no  baptism.  But  when  connected  with 
the  Word  of  God,  it  is  a  baptism,  that  is,  a  gracious  water  of  life 
and  a  "washing  of  regeneration"  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  as  St. 
Paul  says  to  Titus,  in  the  third  chapter,  ver.  5-8:  "According 
to  his  mercy  he  saved  us,  by  the  washing  of  regeneration,  and 
renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  which  he  shed  on  us  abundantly 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour;  that  being  justified  by  his 
grace,  we  should  be  made  heirs  according  to  the  hope  of  eternal 
life.    This  is  a  faithful  saying." 

IV.  What  does  such  baptizing  with  water  signify  ? 

Answer.  It  signifies  that  the  old  Adam  in  us  is  to  be  drowned 
and  destroyed  by  daily  sorrow  and  repentance,  together  with 
all  sins  and  evil  lusts ;  and  that  again  the  new  man  should  daily 
come  forth  and  rise,  that  shall  live  in  the  presence  of  God  in 
righteousness  and  purity  for  ever. 

Where  is  it  so  written  ? 

Answer.  St.  Paul,  in  the  Epistle  to  the  Romans,  chapter  6,  verse 
4,  says:  "We  are  buried  with  Christ  by  baptism  into  death; 
that  like  as  he  was  raised  up  from  the  dead  by  the  glory  of  the 


OF  CONFESSION. 
What  is  Confession  f 

Answer.  Confession  consists  of  two  parts :  the  one  is,  that  we 
confess  our  sins ;  the  other,  that  we  receive  absolution  or  for- 


282  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

giveness  through  the  pastor  as  of  God  himself,  in  no  wise  doubt* 
ing,  but  firmly  believing,  that  our  sins  are  thus  forgiven  before 
God  in  heaven. 

What  sins  ought  we  to  confess  ? 

Answer.  In  the  presence  of  God  we  should  acknowledge  our- 
selves guilty  of  all  manner  of  sins,  even  of  those  which  we  do 
not  ourselves  perceive;  as  we  do  in  the  Lord's  Prayer.  But 
in  the  presence  of  the  pastor  we  should  confess  those  sins  alone, 
of  which  we  have  knowledge,  and  which  we  feel  in  our  hearts. 

Which  are  these  ? 

Answer.  Here  reflect  in  your  condition,  according  to  the  Ten 
Commandments,  namely :  Whether  you  are  a  father  or  mother, 
a  son  or  daughter,  a  master  or  mistress,  a  manservant  or  maid- 
servant— whether  you  have  been  disobedient,  unfaithful,  sloth- 
ful— whether  you  have  injured  any  one  by  words  or  actions — 
whether  you  have  stolen,  neglected,  or  wasted  aught,  or  done 
other  evil. 


PART   "V. 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  THE  ALTAR, 

OR 

THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  it  is  to  be  taught  by  the  head  of  a 
family. 

What  is  the  Sacrament  of  the  Altar  ? 

Answer.  It  is  the  true  body  and  blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  under  the  bread  and  wine,  given  unto  us  Christians  to 
eat  and  to  drink,  as  it  was  instituted  by  Christ  himself. 

Where  is  it  so  written  ? 

Answer.  The  holy  Evangelists,  Matthew,  Mark,  and  Luke,  to- 
gether with  St.  Paul,  write  thus: 

"  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night  in  which  he  was  be- 
trayed, took  bread :  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it, 


THE    SMALL    CATECHISM.  283 

and  gave  it  to  the  disciples,  and  said,  Take,  eat ;   this  is  my 
body,  which  is  given  for  you :  this  do,  in  remembrance  of  me. 

"  After  the  same  manner  also  he  took  the  cup,  when  he  had 
supped,  gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them,  saying,  Drink  ye  all 
of  it ;  this  cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood,  which  is  shed 
for  you,  for  the  remission  of  sins  :  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink 
it,  in  remembrance  of  me." 

What  benefits  are  derived  from  such  eating  and  drinking  ? 

Answer.  They  are  pointed  out  in  these  words:  "  Given  and 
shed  for  you,  for  the  remission  of  sins."  Namely,  through 
these  words,  the  remission  of  sins,  life  and  salvation  are  granted 
unto  us  in  the  Sacrament.  For  where  there  is  remission  of  sins, 
there  are  also  life  and  salvation. 

Hoiv  can  the  bodily  eating  and  drinking  produce  such  great  effects  f 
Answer.  The  eating  and  the  drinking,  indeed,  do  not  produce 
them,  but  the  words  which  stand  here,  namely :  "  Given,  and 
shed  for  you,  for  the  remission  of  sins."  These  words  are,  be- 
sides the  bodily  eating  and  drinking,  the  chief  things  in  the  Sac- 
rament ;  and  he  who  believes  these  words,  has  that  which  they 
declare  and  set  forth,  namely,  the  remission  of  sins. 

Who  is  it,  then,  that  receives  this  Sacrament  worthily  ? 

Answer.  Fasting  and  bodily  preparation  are  indeed  a  good  ex- 
ternal discipline ;  but  he  is  truly  worthy  and  well  prepared, 
who  believes  these  words :  "  Given,  and  shed  for  you,  for  the 
remission  of  sins. ' '  But  he  who  does  not  believe  these  words.,  or 
who  doubts,  is  unworthy  and  unfit ;  for  the  words:  "  For  you," 
require  truly  believing  hearts. 


MORNING  AND  EVENING  PRAYER. 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  it  is  to  be  taught  by  the  head  of  a  family. 

Morning. 

%  In  the  Morning,  when  thou  risest,  thou  shalt  say: 

In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.    Amen. 

and  the  Lord's  Prayer. 


284  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

f  Then  may  est  thou  say  this  Prayer: 

I  GIVE  thanks  unto  Thee,  heavenly  Father,  through  Jesus 
Christ  Thy  dear  Son,  that  Thou  hast  protected  me  through  the 
night  from  all  danger  and  harm ;  and  I  beseech  Thee  to  preserve 
and  keep  me,  this  day  also,  from  all  sin  and  evil ;  that  in  all  my 
thoughts,  words,  and  deeds,  I  may  serve  and  please  Thee.  Into 
Thy  hands  I  commend  my  body  and  soul,  and  all  that  is  mine. 
Let  Thy  holy  angel  have  charge  concerning  me,  that  the  wicked 
one  have  no  power  over  me.  Amen, 
f  And  then  shouldst  thou  go  with  joy  to  thy  work,  after  a  Hymn,  or 

the  Ten  Commandments,  or  whatever  thy  devotion  may  suggest. 

Evening. 

%  In  the  Evening,  when  thou  goesi  to  bed,,  thou  shalt  say  : 
In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.    Amen. 

<|  Then,  kneeling  or  standing,  thou  shalt  say  the  Apostles'  Creed 
and  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

f  Then  'may est  thou  say  this  Prayer : 

I  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  heavenly  Father,  through  Jesus 
Christ  Thy  dear  Son,  that  Thou  hast  this  day  so  graciously  pro- 
tected me,  and  I  beseech  Thee  to  forgive  me  all  my  sins,  and  the 
wrong  which  I  have  done,  and  by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  me 
from  all  the  perils  and  dangers  of  this  night.  Into  Thy  hands  I 
commend  my  body  and  soul,  and  all  that  is  mine.  Let  Thy  holy 
angel  have  charge  concerning  me,  that  the  wicked  one  have  no 
power  over  me.    Amen. 

%  And  then  lie  down  in  peace,  and  sleep. 


BLESSING  AND  THANKSGTVING  AT  TABLE. 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  they  are  to  be  taught  by  the  head  of  a  family. 

Before  Meat. 

\  Before  meat,  the  members  of  the  family  standing  at  the  table  rever- 
ently and  with  folded  hands,  there  shall  be  said : 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  O  Lord :  and  Thou  givest 
them  their  meat  in  due  season.  Thou  openest  Thine  hand,  and 
satisfiest  the  desire  of  every  living  thing. 


THE    SMALL    CATECHISM.  285 

%Then  shall  be  said  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  after  that  this  Prayer : 
O  Lord  God,  heavenly  Father,  bless  unto  us  these  Thy  gifts, 
which  of  Thy  tender  kindness  Thou  h&U  bestowed  upon  us, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

After  Meat. 

%  After  meat,  all  standing  reverently  and  with  folded  hands,  there 

shall  be  said : 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good ;  for  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever.  He  giveth  food  to  all  flesh ;  He  giveth  to 
the  beast  his  food,  and  to  the  young  ravens  which  cry.  He  de- 
lighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse ;  He  taketh  not  pleas- 
ure in  the  legs  of  a  man.  The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them 
that  fear  Him  :  in  those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

^|  Then  shall  be  said  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  after  that  this  Prayer  : 
We  give  thanks  to  Thee,  O  God  our  Father,  for  all  Thy  bene- 
fits, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  with  Thee  liveth  and 
reigneth  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 


TABLE  OF  DUTIES. 

Or,  certain  passages  of  the  Scriptures,  selected  for  various  orders  and 
conditions  of  men,  wherein  their  respective  duties  are  set  forth. 

Bishops,  Pastors,  and  Preachers. 

A  bishop  must  be  blameless,  the  husband  of  one  wife,  vigilant, 
sober,  of  good  behavior,  given  to  hospitality,  apt  to  teach ;  not 
given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre  ;  but  patient, 
not  a  brawler,  not  covetous ;  one  that  ruleth  well  his  own  house, 
having  his  children  in  subjection  with  all  gravity ;  not  a  novice, 
but  holding  fast  the  faithful  Word  as  he  hath  been  taught,  that 
he  may  be  able  by  sound  doctrine  both  to  exhort  and  to  con- 
vince the  gainsayers.    1  Tim.  iii.  2-6 ;  Tit.  i.  9. 

What  Duties  Hearers  Owe  their  Bishops. 

Even  so  hath  the  Lord  ordained  that  they  which  preach  the 
Gospel  should  live  of  the  Gospel.  1  Cor.  ix.  14.  Let  him  that  is 
taught  in  the  Word  communicate  unto  him  that  teacheth  in  all 
good  things.  Gal.  vi.  6.  Let  the  elders  that  rule  well  be  counted 
worthy  of  double  honor,  especially  they  who  labor  in  word  and 
doctrine.  For  the  Scripture  saith,  Thou  shalt  not  muzzle  the  ox 


286  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

that  treadeth  out  the  corn.  And,  The  laborer  is  worthy  of  his 
reward.  1  Tim.  v.  17,  18.  Obey  them  that  have  the  rule  over 
you,  and  submit  yourselves ;  for  they  watch  for  your  souls,  as 
they  that  must  give  account,  that  they  may  do  it  with  joy  and 
not  with  grief;  for  that  is  unprofitable  for  you.  Heb.  xiii.  17. 

Magistrates. 
Let  every  soul  be  subject  unto  the  higher  powers.  For  there 
is  no  power  but  of  God ;  the  powers  that  be  are  ordained  of 
God ;  for  rulers  are  not  a  terror  to  good  works,  but  to  the  evil. 
Wilt  thou  then  not  be  afraid  of  the  power  ?  Do  that  which  is 
good,  and  thou  shalt  have  praise  of  the  same  ;  for  he  is  the  min- 
ister of  God  to  thee  for  good.  But  if  thou  do  that  which  is  evil, 
be  afraid  ;  for  he  beareth  not  the  sword  in  vain ;  for  he  is  the 
minister  of  God,  a  revenger  to  execute  wrath  upon  him  that 
doeth  evil.    Rom.  xiii.  1-i. 

What  Duties  Subjects  Owe  Magistrates. 

Render  therefore  unto  Csesar  the  things  that  are  Caesar's.  Matt. 
xxii.  21.  Let  every  soul  be  subject  unto  the  higher  powers,  etc. 
Wherefore  we  must  needs  be  subject,  not  only  for  wrath,  but  also 
for  conscience'  sake.  For  this  cause  pay  ye  tribute  also ;  for  they 
are  God's  ministers,  attending  continually  upon  this  very  thing. 
Render  therefore  to  all  their  dues ;  tribute  to  whom  tribute  is 
due ;  custom  to  whom  custom ;  fear  to  whom  fear ;  honor  to 
whom  honor.  Rom.  xiii.  1,  5.  I  exhort,  therefore,  that,  first  of 
all,  supplications,  prayers,  intercessions,  and  giving  of  thanks 
be  made  for  all  men ;  for  kings  and  for  all  that  are  in  authority, 
that  we  may  lead  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and 
honesty.  1  Tim.  ii.  Put  them  in  mind  to  be  subject  to  principali- 
ties and  powers,  etc.  Tit.  iii.  1.  Submit  yourselves  to  every  ordi- 
nance of  man  for  the  Lord's  sake :  whether  it  be  to  the  king  as 
supreme ;  or  unto  governors  as  unto  them  that  are  sent,  etc. 
1  Pet.  ii.  13.  • 

Husbands. 

Ye  husbands,  dwell  with  your  wives  according  to  knowledge, 
giving  honor  unto  the  wife  as  unto  the  weaker  vessel,  and  as 
being  heirs  together  of  the  grace  of  life ;  that  your  prayers  be 
not  hindered.  1  Pet.  iii.  7.  And  be  not  bitter  against  them. 
Col.  iii.  19. 

WlVFS. 

Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  husbands,  as  unto  the 
Lord.  Even  as  Sarah  obeyed  Abraham,  calling  him  lord:  whose 


THE    SMALL    CATECHISM.  287 

daughters  ye  are,  as  long  as  ye  do  well,  and  are  not  afraid  with 
any  amazement.     Eph.  v.  22 ;  1  Pet .  iii.  6. 

Parents. 
Ye  fathers,  provoke  not  your  children  to  wrath  :   but  bring 
them  up  in  the  nurture  and  admonition  of  the  Lord.    Eph  vi.  4. 

Children. 
Children,  obey  your  parents  in  the  Lord :    for  this  is  right. 
Honor  thy  father  and  mother ;  which  is  the  first  commandment 
with  promise ;  that  it  may  be  well  with  thee,  and  thou  mayest 
live  long  on  the  earth.    Eph.  vi.  1-3. 

Male  and  Female  Servants  and  Laborers. 
Servants,  be  obedient  to  them  that  are  your  masters  according 
to  the  flesh,  with  fear  and  trembling,  in  singleness  of  your  heart, 
as  unto  Christ ;  not  with  eye-service,  as  men-pleasers ;  but  as  the 
servants  of  Christ,  doing  the  will  of  God  from  the  heart ;  with 
good  will  doing  service,  as  to  the  Lord,  and  not  to  men  ;  know- 
ing that  whatsoever  good  thing  any  man  doeth,  the  same  shall 
he  receive  of  the  Lord,  whether  he  be  bond  or  free.  Eph.  vi.  5-8. 

Masters  and  Mistresses. 
Ye  masters,  do  the  same  things  unto  them,  forbearing  threat- 
ening ;  knowing  that  your  Master  also  is  in  heaven  ;   neither  is 
there  respect  of  persons  with  him.    Eph.  vi.  9. 

Young  Persons,  in  general. 

Likewise,  ye  younger,  submit  yourselves  unto  the  elder.  Yea, 
all  of  you  be  subject  one  to  another,  and  be  clothed  with  humil- 
ity ;  for  God  resisteth  the  proud,  and  giveth  grace  to  the  hum- 
ble. Humble  yourselves  therefore  under  the  mighty  hand  of 
God,  that  he  may  exalt  you  in  due  time.    1  Pet.  v.  5,  6. 

Widows. 

She  that  is  a  widow  indeed,  and  desolate,  trusteth  in  God,  and 
continueth  in  supplications  and  prayers  night  and  day ;  but  she 
that  liveth  in  pleasure  is  dead  while  she  liveth.    1  Tim.  v.  5,  6. 

Christians,  in  general. 

Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  Herein  are  compre- 
hended all  the  commandments.  Rom.  xiii.  9, 10.  And  perse- 
vere in  prayer  for  all  men.     1  Tim.  ii.  1,  2. 

Happy  the  house  where  every  one  learns  and  does  his  duty. 


THE  AUGSBURG  CONFESSION. 

Delivered  to  the  Emperor  Charles   V.,  at  the  Diet 
of  Augsburg,  A.  D.,  1530. 

[This  Translation  is  made  from  the  Latin  Editio  Princeps,  of  1530-31,  the 
authority  of  which,  equally  with  that  of  the  German  Editio  Princeps,  fur- 
passes  all  other  known  Editions.  It  has  been  carefully  prepared  by  a 
Joint  Committee  of  The  General  Council,  The  General  Synod,  The  United 
Synod  of  the  South,  and  the  Joint  Synod  of  Ohio,  as  a  Common  Standard 
of  The  Augsburg  Confession  in  English.  The  words  in  brackets  are  in- 
serted from  the  German  Editio  Princeps. 


PREFACE. 

Most  Invincible  Emperor,  Caesar  Augustus,  most  Clement 
Lord: 

Inasmuch  as  Your  Imperial  Majesty  has  summoned  a  Diet  of 
the  Empire  here  at  Augsburg  to  deliberate  concerning  measures 
against  the  Turk,  that  most  atrocious,  hereditary  and  ancient 
enemy  of  the  Christian  name  and  religion,  in  what  way  effect- 
ually to  withstand  his  furor  and  assaults  by  strong  and  lasting 
military  provision ;  and  then  also  concerning  dissensions  in  the 
matter  of  our  holy  religion  and  Christian  Faith,  that  in  this 
matter  of  religion  the  opinions  and  judgments  of  parties  might 
be  heard  in  each  other's  presence,  and  considered  and  weighed 
among  ourselves  in  charity,  leniency  and  mutual  kindness,  to  the 
end  that  the  things  in  the  Scriptures  which  on  either  side  have 
been  differently  interpreted  or  misunderstood,  being  corrected 
and  laid  aside,  these  matters  maybe  settled  and  brought  back  to 
one  perfect  truth  and  Christian  concord,  that  for  the  future  one 
pure  and  true  religion  may  be  embraced  and  maintained  by  us, 
that  as  we  all  serve  and  do  battle  under  one  Christ,  so  we  may 
be  able  also  to  live  in  unity  and  concord  in  the  one  Christian 
Church.  And  inasmuch  as  we,  the  undersigned  Electors  and 
Princes,  with  others  joined  with  us,  have  been  called  to  the 
aforesaid  Diet,  the  same  as  the  other  Electors,  Princes  and  Es- 
tates, in  obedient  compliance  with  the  Imperial  mandate  we 
have  come  to  Augsburg,  and,  what  we  do  not  mean  to  say  as 
boasting,  we  were  among  the  first  to  be  here. 

Since  then  Your  Imperial  Majesty  caused  to  be  proposed  to 
288 


THE   AUGSBURG    CONFESSION.  289 

the  Electors,  Princes  and  other  Estates  of  the  Empire,  also  here 
at  Augsburg  at  the  very  beginning  of  this  Diet,  among  other 
things,  that,  by  virtue  of  the  Imperial  Edict,  tha  several  Estates 
of  the  Empire  should  present  their  opinions  and  judgments  in 
the  German  and  Latin  languages,  after  due  deliberation,  answer 
was  given  to  Your  Imperial  Majesty,  on  the  ensuing  Wednes- 
day, that  on  the  next  Friday  the  Articles  of  our  Confession  for 
our  part  would  be  presented. 

Wherefore,  in  obedience  to  Your  Imperial  Majesty's  wishes, 
we  offer,  in  this  matter  of  religion,  the  Confession  of  our  preach- 
ers and  of  ourselves,  showing  what  manner  of  doctrine  from 
the  Holy  Scriptures  and  the  pure  Word  of  God  has  been  up  to 
this  time  set  forth  in  our  lands,  dukedoms,  dominions  and  cities, 
and  taught  in  our  churches.  And  if  the  other  Electors,  Princes 
and  Estates  of  the  Empire  will  present  similar  writings,  to  wit, 
in  Latin  and  German,  according  to  the  said  Imperial  proposi- 
tion, giving  their  opinions  in  this  matter  of  religion,  here  be- 
fore Your  Imperial  Majesty,  our  most  clement  Lord,  we,  with 
the  Princes  and  friends  aforesaid,  are  prepared  to  confer  ami- 
cably concerning  all  possible  ways  and  means,  as  far  as  may  be 
honorably  done,  that  we  may  come  together,  and,  the  matter 
between  us  on  both  sides  being  peacefully  discussed  without 
offensive  strife,  the  dissension,  by  God's  help,  may  be  done 
away  and  brought  back  to  one  true  accordant  religion ;  for  as 
we  all  serve  and  do  battle  under  one  Christ,  we  ought  to  con- 
fess the  one  Christ,  and  so,  after  the  tenor  of  Your  Imperial 
Majesty's  Edict,  everything  be  conducted  according  to  the  truth 
of  God,  which,  with  most  fervent  prayers,  we  entreat  of  God. 

But,  with  regard  to  the  other  Electors,  Princes  and  Estates, 
if  they  hold  that  this  treatment  of  the  matter  of  religion  after 
the  manner  which  Your  Imperial  Majesty  has  so  wisely  brought 
forward,  namely  with  such  mutual  presentation  of  writings  and 
calm  conferring  together  among  ourselves,  should  not  proceed, 
or  be  unfruitful  in  results ;  we,  at  least,  leave  behind  the  clear 
testimony  that  we  decline  or  refuse  nothing  whatever,  allowed 
of  God  and  a  good  conscience,  which  may  tend  to  bring  about 
Christian  concord;  as  also  Your  Imperial  Majesty  and  the  other 
Electors  and  Estates  of  the  Empire,  and  all  who  are  moved  by 
sincere  love  and  zeal  for  religion,  and  who  will  give  an  impar- 
tial hearing  to  this  matter,  will  graciously  perceive  and  more 
and  more  understand  from  this  our  Confession. 

Your  Imperial  Majesty  also,  not  only  once  but  often,  graciously 
signified  to  the  Electors,  Princes  and  Estates  of  the  Empire,  and 
at  the  Diet  of  Spires  held  A.  D.,  1526,  according  to  the  form  of 


290  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

Your  Imperial  instruction  and  commission  given  and  prescribed , 
caused  it  to  be  stated  and  publicly  proclaimed,  that  Your  Ma- 
jesty, in  dealing  .with  this  matter  of  religion,  for  certain  reasons 
which  were  alleged  in  Your  Majesty's  name,  was  not  willing  to 
decide  and  could  not  determine  anything,  but  that  Your  Majesty 
would  diligently  use  Your  Majesty's  office  with  the  Roman  Pon- 
tiff for  the  convening  of  a  General  Council,  as  the  same  was 
publicly  set  forth  at  greater  length  over  a  year  ago  at  the  last 
Diet  which  met  at  Spires.  There  Your  Imperial  Majesty, 
through  his  Highness  Ferdinand,  King  of  Bohemia  and  Hun- 
gary, our  friend  and  clement  Lord,  as  well  as  through  the  Orator 
and  Imperial  Commissioners,  caused  this,  among  other  things, 
to  be  proclaimed :  that  Your  Imperial  Majesty  had  known  of 
and  pondered  the  resolution  of  Your  Majesty's  Representative 
in  the  Empire,  and  of  the  President  and  Imperial  Counsellors, 
and  the  Legates  from  other  Estates  convened  at  Ratisbon,  con- 
cerning the  calling  of  a  Council,  and  that  this  also  was  adjudged 
by  Your  Imperial  Majesty  to  be  of  advantage;  and  because  the 
matters  to  be  adjusted  between  Your  Imperial  Majesty  and  the 
RomanPontiff  were  nearing  agreement  and  Christian  reconcilia- 
tion, Your  Imperial  Majesty  did  not  doubt  that  the  Roman  Pon- 
tiff could  be  induced  to  hold  a  General  Council ;  therefore  Your 
Imperial  Majesty  himself  signified  that  he  would  endeavor  to 
secure  the  Chief  Pontiff 's  consent  together  with  Your  Imperial 
Majesty  to  convene  such  General  Council,  and  that  letters  to 
that  effect  would  be  publicly  issued  with  all  possible  expedition. 
In  the  event,  therefore,  that  the  differences  between  us  and 
the  other  parties  in  the  matter  of  religion  cannot  be  amicably 
and  in  charity  settled  here  before  Your  Imperial  Majesty,  we 
offer  this  in  all  obedience,  abundantly  prepared  to  join  issue  and 
to  defend  the  cause  in  such  a  general,  free,  Christian  Council, 
for  the  convening  of  which  there  has  always  been  accordant 
action  and  agreement  of  votes,  in  all  the  Imperial  Diets  held 
during  Your  Majesty's  reign,  on  the  part  of  the  Electors,  Princes 
and  other  Estates  of  the  Empire.  To  this  General  Council,  and 
at  the  same  time  to  Your  Imperial  Majesty,  we  have  made  appeal 
in  this  greatest  and  gravest  of  matters  even  before  this,  in  due 
manner  and  form  of  law.  To  this  appeal,  both  to  Your  Imperial 
Majesty  and  to  a  Council,  we  still  adhere,  neither  do  we  intend, 
nor  would  it  be  possible  for  us,  to  relinquish  it  by  this  or  any 
other  document,  unless  the  matter  between  us  and  the  other 
side,  according  to  the  tenor  of  the  latest  Imperial  citation,  can 
be  amicably  and  charitably  settled  and  brought  to  Christian 
concord,  of  which  this  also  is  our  solemn  and  public  testimony. 


THE    AUGSBUKG    CONFESSION.  291 


CHIEF  ARTICLES  OF  FAITH. 


Article  I. 

Our  Churches,  with  common  consent,  do  teach,  that  the  de- 
cree of  the  Council  of  Nicaea  concerning  the  Unity  of  the  Divine 
Essence  and  concerning  the  Three  Persons,  is  true  and  to  be 
believed  without  any  doubting;  that  is  to  say,  there  is  one 
Divine  Essence  which  is  called  and  which  is  God:  eternal, 
without  body,  without  parts,  of  infinite  power,  wisdom  and 
goodness,  the  Maker  and  Preserver  of  all  things,  visible  and 
invisible ;  and  yet  that  there  are  three  Persons,  of  the  same 
essence  and  power,  who  also  are  co-eternal,  the  Father,  the  Son 
and  the  Holy  Ghost.  And  the  term  "  person  "  they  use  as  the 
Fathers  have  used  it,  to  signify,  not  a  part  or  quality  in  another, 
but  that  which  subsists  of  itself. 

They  condemn  all  heresies  which  have  sprung  up  against  this 
article,  as  the  Manichasans  who  assumed  two  principles  [gods] , 
one  Good,  and  the  other  Evil ;  also  the  Valentinians,  Arians, 
Eunomians,  Mohammedans,  and  all  such.  They  condemn  also 
the  Samosatenes,  old  and  new,  who  contending  that  there  is 
but  one  Person,  sophistically  and  impiously  argue  that  the 
Word  and  the  Holy  Ghost  are  not  distinct  Persons,  but  that 
"  Word  "  signifies  a  spoken  word,  and  "  Spirit "  [Ghost],  signi- 
fies motion  created  in  things. 

Article  II. 

Also  they  teach,  that  since  the  Fall  of  Adam,  all  men  begotten 
according  to  nature,  are  born  with  sin,  that  is,  without  the  fear 
of  God,  without  trust  in  God,  and  with  concupiscence ;  and  that 
this  disease,  or  vice  of  origin,  is  truly  sin,  even  now  condemning 
and  bringing  eternal  death  upon  those  not  born  again  through 
baptism  and  the  Holy  Ghost. 

They  condemn  the  Pelagians  and  others,  who  deny  that  the 
vice  of  origin  is  sin,  and  who,  to  obscure  the  glory  of  Christ's 
merit  and  benefits,  argue  that  man  can  be  justified  before  GLod 
by  his  own  strength  and  reason. 

Article  III. 

Also  they  teach,  that  the  Word,  that  is,  the  Son  of  God,  did 
take  man's  nature  in  the  womb  of  the  blessed  Virgin  Mary,  so 


292  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

that  there  are  Two  Natures,  the  divine  and  the  human,  inse- 
parably conjoined  in  one  Person,  one  Christ,  true  God  and  true 
man,  who  was  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  truly  suffered,  was 
crucified,  dead  and  buried,  that  he  might  reconcile  the  Father 
unto  us,  and  be  a  sacrifice,  not  only  for  original  guilt,  but  for  all 
actual  sins  of  men.  He  also  descended  into  Hell,  and  truly  rose 
again  the  third  day ;  afterward  he  ascended  into  Heaven,  that 
he  might  sit  on  the  right  hand  of  the  Father,  and  forever  reign, 
and  have  dominion  over  all  creatures,  and  sanctify  them  that 
believe  in  Him,  by  sending  the  Holy  Ghost  into  their  hearts,  to 
rule,  comfort  and  quicken  them,  and  to  defend  them  against 
the  devil  and  the  power  of  sin.  The  same  Christ  shall  openly 
come  again  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead,  etc.  according  to 
the  Apostles'  Creed. 

Article  IV. 

Also  they  teach,  that  men  cannot  be  Justified  before  God  by 
their  own  strength,  merits  or  works,  but  are  freely  justified  for 
Christ's  sake  through  faith,  when  they  believe  that  they  are  re- 
ceived into  favor  and  that  their  sins  are  forgiven  for  Christ's  sake, 
who,  by  His  death,  hath  made  satisfaction  for  our  sins.  This 
faith  God  imputes  for  righteousness  in  his  sight.  Rom.  3  and  4. 

Article  V. 

That  we  may  obtain  this  faith,  the  Office  of  Teaching  the 
Gospel  and  administering  the  Sacraments  was  instituted.  For, 
through  the  "Word  and  Sacraments  as  through  instruments,  the 
Holy  Ghost  is  given,  who  worketh  faith  where  and  when  it 
pleaseth  God  in  them  that  hear  the  Gospel,  to  wit,  that  God, 
not  for  our  own  merits,  but  for  Christ's  sake,  justifieth  those  who 
believe  that  they  are  received  into  favor  for  Christ's  sake. 

They  condemn  the  Anabaptists  and  others,  who  think  that 
the  Holy  Ghost  cometh  to  men  without  the  external  Word, 
through  their  own  preparations  and  works. 

Article  VI. 

Also  they  teach,  that  this  Faith  is  bound  to  bring  forth  Good 
Fruits,  and  that  it  is  necessary  to  do  good  works  commanded  by 
God,  because  of  God's  will,  but  not  that  we  should  rely  on  those 
works  to  merit  justification  before  God.  For  remission  of  sins 
and  justification  are  apprehended  by  faith,  as  also  the  voice  of 
Christ  attests:  "When  ye  shall  have  done  all  these  things,  say: 
We  are  unprofitable  servants  "  [Luke  17 :  10] .    The  same  is  also 


THE   AUGSBURG   CONFESSION.  293 

taught  by  the  Fathers.  For  Ambrose  says :  "  It  is  ordained  of 
God  that  he  who  believes  in  Christ,  is  saved ;  freely  receiving 
remission  of  sins,  without  works,  by  faith  alone." 

Article  VII. 

Also  they  teach,  that  One  holy  Church  is  to  continue  for  ever, 
The  Church  is  the  congregation  of  saints,  in  which  the  Gospel 
is  rightly  taught  and  the  Sacraments  rightly  administered.  And 
to  the  true  unity  of  the  Church,  it  is  enough  to  agree  concern- 
ing the  doctrine  of  the  Gospel  and  the  administration  of  the 
Sacraments.  Nor  is  it  necessary  that  human  traditions,  rites, 
or  ceremonies,  instituted  by  men,  should  be  everywhere  alike. 
As  Paul  says :  "  One  faith,  one  baptism,  one  God  and  Father  of 
all,"  etc.   [Eph.  4:5,6]. 

Article  VIII. 

Although  the  Church  properly  is  the  Congregation  of  Saints 
and  true  believers,  nevertheless,  since,  in  this  life,  many  hypo- 
crites and  evil  persons  are  mingled  therewith,  it  is  lawful  to  use 
the  Sacraments,  which  are  administered  by  evil  men;  according 
to  the  saying  of  Christ :  "  The  Scribes  and  the  Pharisees  sit  in 
Moses' seat,"  etc.  [Matt.  23:2].  Both  the  Sacraments  and  Word 
are  effectual  by  reason  of  the  institution  and  commandment  of 
Christ,  notwithstanding  they  be  administered  by  evil  men. 

They  condemn  the  Donatists,  and  such  like,  who  denied  it  to 
be  lawful  to  use  the  ministry  of  evil  men  in  the  Church,  and 
who  thought  the  ministry  of  evil  men  to  be  unprofitable  and  of 
none  effect. 

Article  IX. 

Of  Baptism,  they  teach,  that  it  is  necessary  to  salvation,  and 
that  through  Bajjtism  is  offered  the  grace  of  God ;  and  that 
children  are  to  be  baptized,  who,  being  offered  to  God  through 
Baptism,  are  received  into  His  grace. 

They  condemn  the  Anabaptists,  who  allow  not  the  Baptism 
of  children,  and  say  that  children  are  saved  without  Baptism. 

Article  X. 

Of  the  Supper  of  the  Lord,  they  teach,  that  the  Body  and 
Blood  of  Christ  are  truly  present,  and  are  distributed  to  those 
who  eat  in  the  Supper  of  the  Lord ;  and  they  disapprove,  of 
those  that  teach  otherwise, , 


294  '        THE   CONFESSIONS. 

Article  XI. 
Of  Confession,  they  teach,  that  Private  Absolution  ought  to 
be  retained  in  the  churches,  although  in  confession  an  enumera- 
tion of  all  sins  is  not  necessary.    For  it  is  impossible,  according 
to  the  Psalm:  "Who  can  understand  his  errors?  "  [Ps.  19 :  12]. 

Article  XII. 

Of  Repentance,  they  teach,  that  for  those  that  have  fallen 
after  Ba^ptism,  there  is  remission  of  sins  whenever  they  are  con- 
verted ;  and  that  the  Church  ought  to  impart  absolution  to 
those  thus  returning  to  repentance. 

Now  Repentance  consists  properly  of  these  two  parts  :  One  is 
contrition,  that  is,  terrors  smiting  the  conscience  through  the 
knowledge  of  sin ;  the  other  is  faith,  which,  born  of  the  Gospel, 
or  of  absolution,  believes  that,  for  Christ's  sake,  sins  are  for- 
given, comforts  the  conscience,  and  delivers  it  from  terrors. 
Then  good  works  are  bound  to  follow,  which  are  the  fruits  of 
repentance. 

They  condemn  the  Anabaptists,  who  deny  that  those  once 
justified  can  lose  the  Holy  G  host.  Also  those  who  contend  that 
some  may  attain  to  such  perfection  in  this  life,  that  they  can- 
not sin.  The  Novatians  also  are  condemned,  who  would  not 
absolve  such  as  had  fallen  after  Baptism,  though  they  returned 
to  repentance.  They  also  are  rejected  who  do  not  teach  that 
remission  of  sins  cometh  through  faith,  but  command  us  to 
merit  grace  through  satisfactions  of  our  own. 

Article  XIII. 

Of  the  Use  of  the  Sacraments,  they  teach,  that  the  Sacra- 
ments were  ordained,  not  only  to  be  marks  of  profession  among 
men,  but  rather  to  be  signs  and  testimonies  of  the  will  of  God 
toward  us,  instituted  to  awaken  and  confirm  faith  in  those  who 
use  them.  Wherefore  we  must  so  use  the  Sacraments  that  faith 
be  added  to  believe  the  promises  which  are  offered  and  set 
forth  through  the  Sacraments. 

They  therefore  condemn  those  who  teach  that  the  sacra- 
ments justify  by  the  outward  act,  and  do  not  teach  that,  in  the 
use  of  the  Sacraments,  faith  which  believes  that  sins  are  for- 
given, is  required. 

Article  XIV. 

Of  Ecclesiastical  Order,  they  teach,  that  no  one  should  pub- 
licly teach  in  the  Church  or  administer  the  Sacraments,  unless 
he  be  regularly  called. 


THE    AUGSBURG    CONFESSION.  295 

Article  XV. 

Of  Rites  and  Usages  in  the  Church,  they  teach,  that  those 
ought  to  be  observed  which  may  be  observed  without  sin,  and 
which  are  profitable  unto  tranquillity  and  good  order  in  the 
Church,  as  particular  holydays,  festivals,  and  the  like. 

Nevertheless,  concerning  such  things,  let  men  be  admonished 
that  consciences  are  not  to  be  burdened,  as  though  such  observ- 
ance was  necessary  to  salvation.  They  are  admonished  also 
that  human  traditions  instituted  to  propitiate  God,  to  merit 
grace  and  to  make  satisfaction  for  sins,  are  opposed  to  the  Gospel 
and  the  doctrine  of  faith.  Wherefore  vows  and  traditions  con- 
cerning meats  and  days,  etc.,  instituted  to  merit  grace  and  to 
make  satisfaction  for  sins,  are  useless  and  contrary  to  the  Gospel. 

Article  XVI. 

Of  Civil  Affairs,  they  teach,  that  lawful  civil  ordinances  are 
good  works  of  God,  and  that  it  is  right  for  Christians  to  bear 
civil  office,  to  sit  as  judges,  to  determine  matters  by  the  Imper- 
ial and  other  existing  laws,  to  award  just  punishments,  to  en- 
gage in  just  wars,  to  serve  as  soldiers,  to  make  legal  contracts, 
to  hold  property,  to  make  oath  when  required  by  the  magis- 
trates, to  marry,  to  be  given  in  marriage. 

They  condemn  the  Anabaptists  who  forbid  these  civil  offices 
to  Christians.  They  condemn  also  those  who  do  not  place  the 
perfection  of  the  Gospel  in  the  fear  of  God  and  in  faith,  but 
in  forsaking  civil  offices ;  for  the  Gospel  teaches  an  eternal 
righteousness  of  the  heart.  Meanwhile,  it  does  not  destroy  the 
State  or  the  family,  but  especially  requires  their  preservation  as 
ordinances  of  God,  and  in  such  ordinances  the  exercise  of  charity. 
Therefore,  Christians  are  necessarily  bound  to  obey  their  own 
magistrates  and  laws,  save  only  when  commanded  to  sin,  for 
then  they  ought  to  obey  God  rather  than  men  [Acts  5 :  29] . 

Article  XVLT. 

Also  they  teach,  that,  at  the  Consummation  of  the  World, 
Christ  shall  appear  for  judgment,  and  shall  raise  up  all  the 
dead ;  he  shall  give  to  the  godly  and  elect  eternal  life  and  ever- 
lasting joys,  but  ungodly  men  and  the  devils  he  shall  condemn 
to  be  tormented  without  end. 

They  condemn  the  Anabaptists  who  think  that  there  will  be 
an  end  to  the  punishments  of  condemned  men  and  devils.  They 
condemn  also  others,  who  are  now  spreading  certain  Jewish 
opinions  that,  before  the  resurrection  of  the  dead,  the  godly 


296  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

shall  take  possession  of  the  kingdom  of  the  world,  the  ungodly 
being  everywhere  suppressed  [exterminated] . 

Article  XVIII. 

Of  the  Freedom  of  the  Will,  they  teach,  that  man's  will  has 
some  liberty  for  the  attainment  cf  civil  righteousness,  and  for 
the  choice  of  things  subject  to  reason.  Nevertheless,  it  has  no 
power,  without  the  Holy  Ghost,  to  work  the  righteousness  of 
God,  that  is,  spiritual  righteousness;  since  the  natural  man 
receiveth  not  the  things  of  the  Spirit  of  God  [1  Cor.  2 :  14]  ;  but 
this  righteousness  is  wrought  in  the  heart  when  the  Holy  Ghost 
is  received  through  the  Word.  These  things  are  said  in  as 
many  words  by  Augustine  in  his  Hypognosticon,  book  iii. :  "  We 
grant  that  all  men  have  a  certain  freedom  of  will  in  judging 
according  to  [natural]  reason;  not  such  freedom,  however, 
whereby  it  is  capable,  without  God,  either  to  begin,  or  much  less 
to  complete  aught  in  things  pertaining  to  God,  but  only  in  works 
of  this  life,  whether  good  or  evil.  '  Good,'  I  call  those  works 
which  spring  from  the  good  in  Nature,  that  is,  to  have  a  will  to 
labor  in  the  field,  to  eat  and  drink,  to  have  a  friend,  to  clothe 
oneself,  to  build  a  house,  to  marry,  to  keep  cattle,  to  learn  di- 
vers useful  arts,  or  whatsoever  good  pertains  to  this  life,  none 
of  which  things  are  without  dependence  on  the  providence  of 
God ;  yea,  of  Him  and  through  Him  they  are  and  have  their 
beginning.  'Evil,'  I  call  such  works  as  to  have  a  will  to  wor- 
ship an  idol,  to  commit  murder,"  etc. 

They  condemn  the  Pelagians  and  others  who  teach  that,  with- 
out the  Holy  Ghost,  by  the  power  of  nature  alone,  we  are  able 
to  love  God  above  all  things ;  also  to  do  the  commandments  of 
God  as  touching  "  the  substance  of  the  act."  For,  although 
nature  is  able  in  some  sort  to  do  the  outward  work  (for  it  is 
able  to  keep  the  hands  from  theft  and  murder),  yet  it  cannot 
work  the  inward  motions,  such  as  the  fear  of  God,  trust  in  God, 
chastity,  patience,  etc. 

Article  XIX. 

Of  the  Cause  of  Sin,  they  teach,  that  although  God  doth  create 
and  preserve  nature,  yet  the  cause  of  sin  is  the  will  of  the 
wicked,  that  is,  of  the  devil  and  ungodly  men ;  which  will,  un- 
aided of  God,  turns  itself  from  God,  as  Christ  says  [John  8 : 
44]  :  "When  he  speaketh  a  lie,  he  speaketh  of  his  own." 

Article  XX. 
Our  teachers  are  falsely  accused  of  forbidding  Good  Works. 


THE   AUGSBURG    CONFESSION.  297 

For  their  published  writings  on  the  Ten  Commandments,  and 
others  of  like  import,  bear  witness  that  they  have  taught  to 
good  purpose  concerning  all  estates  and  duties  of  life,  as  to  what 
estates  of  life  and  what  works  in  every  calling  be  pleasing  to 
God.  Concerning  these  things  preachers  heretofore  taught  but 
little,  and  urged  only  childish  and  needless  works,  as  particular 
holydays,  particular  fasts,  brotherhoods,  pilgrimages,  services 
in  honor  of  saints,  the  use  of  rosaries,  monasticism,  and  such 
like.  Since  our  adversaries  have  been  admonished  of  these 
things,  they  are  now  unlearning  them,  and  do  not  preach  these 
unprofitable  works  as  heretofore.  Besides  they  begin  to  men- 
tion faith,  of  which  there  was  heretofore  marvellous  silence. 
They  teach  that  we  are  justified  not  by  works  only,  but  they 
conjoin  faith  and  works,  and  say  that  we  are  justified  by  faith 
and  works.  This  doctrine  is  more  tolerable  than  the  former 
one,  and  can  afford  more  consolation  than  their  old  doctrine. 

Forasmuch,  therefore,  as  the  doctrine  concerning  faith,  which 
ought  to  be  the  chief  one  in  the  Church,  has  lain  so  long  un- 
known, as  all  must  needs  grant  that  there  was  the  deepest 
silence  in  their  sermons  concerning  the  righteousness  of  faith, 
while  only  the  doctrine  of  works  was  treated  in  the  churches, 
our  teachers  have  instructed  the  churches  concerning  faith  as 
follows : 

First,  that  our  works  cannot  reconcile  God  or  merit  forgive- 
ness of  sins,  grace  and  justification,  but  that  we  obtain  this  only 
by  faith,  when  we  believe  that  we  are  received  into  favor  for 
Christ's  sake,  who  alone  has  been  set  forth  the  Mediator  and 
Propitiation  [1  Tim.  2:  5],  in  order  that  the  Father  maybe 
reconciled  through  Him.  Whoever,  therefore,  trusts  that  by 
works  he  merits  grace,  despises  the  merit  and  grace  of  Christ, 
and  seeks  a  way  to  God  without  Christ,  by  human  strength, 
although  Christ  has  said  of  Himself :  ' '  I  am  the  Way,  the  Truth 
and  the  Life  "  [John  14 :  6] . 

This  doctrine  concerning  faith  is  everywhere  treated  by  Paul 
[Eph.  2:8]:  "  By  grace  are  ye  saved  through  faith;  and  that 
not  of  yourselves ;  it  is  the  gift  of  God,  not  of  works,"  etc. 

And  lest  any  one  should  craftily  say  that  a  new  interpreta- 
tion of  Paul  has  been  devised  by  us,  this  entire  matter  is  sup- 
ported by  the  testimonies  of  the  Fathers.  For  Augustine,  in 
many  volumes,  defends  grace  and  the  righteousness  of  faith, 
over  against  the  merits  of  works.  And  Ambrose,  in  his  De 
Vocatione  Gentium,  and  elsewhere,  teaches  to  like  effect.  For 
in  his  De  Vocatione  Gentium  he  says  as  follows :  "  Redemption 
by  the  Blood  of  Christ  would  become  of  little  value,  neither 


298  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

would  the  pre-eminence  of  man's  works  be  superseded  by  the 
mercy  of  God,  if  justification,  which  is  wrought  through  grace, 
were  due  to  merits  going  before,  so  as  to  be,  not  the  free  gift  of 
a  donor,  but  the  reward  due  to  the  laborer."  * 

But  although  this  doctrine  is  despised  by  the  inexperienced, 
nevertheless  God-fearing  and  anxious  consciences  find  by  ex- 
perience that  it  brings  the  greatest  consolation,  because  con- 
sciences cannot  be  pacified  through  any  works,  but  only  by 
faith,  when  they  are  sure  that,  for  Christ's  sake,  they  have  a 
gracious  God.  As  Paul  teaches  [Rom.  5:  1]  :  "  Being  justified 
by  faith,  we  have  peace  with  God."  This  whole  doctrine  is  to 
be  referred  to  that  conflict  of  the  terrified  conscience ;  neither 
can  it  be  understood  apart  from  that  conflict.  Therefore  inex- 
perienced and  profane  men  judge  ill  concerning  this  matter, 
who  dream  that  Christian  righteousness  is  nothiDg  but  the 
civil  righteousness  of  natural  reason. 

Heretofore  consciences  were  plagued  with  the  doctrine  of 
works,  nor  did  they  hear  any  consolation  from  the  Gospel. 
Some  persons  were  driven  by  conscience  into  the  desert,  into 
monasteries,  hoping  there  to  merit  grace  by  a  monastic  life. 
Some  also  devised  other  works  whereby  to  merit  grace  and 
make  satisfaction  for  sins.  There  was  very  great  need  to  treat 
of  and  renew  this  doctrine  of  faith  in  Christ,  to  the  end  that 
anxious  consciences  should  not  be  without  consolation,  but  that 
they  might  know  that  grace  and  forgiveness  of  sins  and  justifi- 
cation are  apprehended  by  faith  in  Christ. 

Men  are  also  admonished  that  here  the  term  "  faith  "  doth 
not  signify  merely  the  knowledge  of  the  history,  such  as  is  in 
tne  ungodly  and  in  the  devil,  but  signifieth  a  faith  which  be- 
lieves, not  merely  the  history,  but  also  the  effect  of  the  history — 
namely,  this  article  of  the  forgiveness  of  sins,  to  wit,  that  we  have 
grace,  righteousness,  and  forgiveness  of  sins,  through  Christ. 

Now  he  that  knoweth  that  he  has  a  Father  reconciled  to  him 
through  Christ,  since  he  truly  knows  God,  knows  also  that  God 
careth  for  him,  and  calls  upon  God ;  in  a  word,  he  is  not  with- 
out God,  as  the  heathen.  For  devils  and  the  ungodly  are  not 
able  to  believe  this  article  of  the  forgiveness  of  sins.  Hence, 
they  hate  God  as  an  enemy ;  call  not  upon  Him ;  and  expect 
no  good  from  Him.  Augustine  also  admonishes  his  readers 
concerning  the  word  "faith,"  and  teaches  that  the  term 
"faith"  is  accepted  in  the  Scriptures,  not  for  knowledge  such 
as  is  in  the  ungodly,  but  for  confidence  which  consoles  and  en- 
courages the  terrified  mind. 

Furthermore,  it  is  taught  on  our  part,  that  it  is  necessary  to 


THE   AUGSBURG    CONFESSION.  299 

do  good  works,  not  that  we  should  trust  to  merit  grace  by  them, 
but  because  it  is  the  will  of  God.  It  is  only  by  faith  that  for- 
giveness of  sins  and  grace  are  apprehended.  And  because 
through  faith  the  Holy  Ghost  is  received,  hearts  are  renewed 
and  endowed  with  new  affections,  so  as  to  be  able  to  bring  forth 
good  works.  For  Ambrose  says:  "Faith  is  the  mother  of  a 
good  will  and  right  doing."  For  man's  powers  without  the 
Holy  Ghost  are  full  of  ungodly  affections,  and  are  too  weak  to 
do  works  which  are  good  in  God's  sight.  Besides,  they  are  in 
the  power  of  the  devil,  who  impels  men  to  divers  sirs,  to  un- 
godly opinions,  to  open  crimes.  This  we  may  see  in  the  philoso- 
phers, who,  although  they  endeavored  to  live  an  honest  life, 
could  not  succeed,  but  were  denied  with  many  open  crimes. 
Such  is  the  feebleness  of  man,  when  he  is  without  faith  and 
without  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  governs  himself  only  by  human 
strength. 

Hence  it  may  be  readily  seen  that  this  doctrine  is  not  to  be 
charged  with  prohibiting  good  works,  but  rather  the  more  to 
be  commended,  because  it  shows  how  we  are  enabled  to  do 
good  works.  For  without  faith,  human  nature  can  in  no  wise 
do  the  works  of  the  First  or  of  the  Second  Commandment. 
Without  faith,  it  does  not  call  upon  God,  nor  expect  anything 
from  Him,  nor  bear  the  cross ;  but  seeks  and  trusts  in  man's 
help.  And  thus,  when  there  is  no  faith  and  trust  in  God,  all 
manner  of  lusts  and  human  devices  rule  in  the  heart.  Where- 
fore Christ  said  [John  15:  5]  :  "Without  me  ye  can  do  noth- 
ing," and  the  Church  sings  . 

"  Without  Thy  power  divine 

In  man  there  nothing  is, 

Naught  but  what  is  harmful." 

Article  XXI, 
Of  the  Worship  of  Saints,  they  teach,  that  the  memory  of 
saints  may  be  set  before  us,  that  we  may  follow  their  faith  and 
good  works,  according  to  our  calling,  as  the  Emperor  may  fol- 
low the  example  of  David  in  making  war  to  drive  away  the 
Turk  from  his  country.  For  both  are  kings.  But  the  Scrip- 
ture teaches  not  the  invocation  of  saints,  or  to  ask  help  of 
saints,  since  it  sets  before  us  Christ,  as  the  only  Mediator,  Pro- 
pitiation, High-Priest  and  Intercessor.  He  is  to  be  prayed  to, 
and  hath  promised  that  He  will  hear  our  prayer ;  and  this  wor- 
ship He  approves  above  all,  to  wit,  that  in  all  afflictions  He  be 
called  upon  [1  John  2 :  1]  :  "If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  Advo- 
cate with  the  Father,"  etc. 


300  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

This  is  about  the  Sum  of  our  Doctrine,  in  which,  as  can  be 
seen,  there  is  nothing  that  varies  from  the  Scriptures,  or  from 
the  Church  Catholic,  or  from  the  Church  of  Rome  as  known 
from  its  writers.  This  being  the  case,  they  judge  harshly  who 
insist  that  our  teachers  be  regarded  as  heretics.  The  disagree- 
ment, however,  is  on  certain  Abuses,  which  have  crept  into  the 
Church  without  rightful  authority.  And  even  in  these,  if  there 
were  some  difference,  there  should  be  proper  lenity  on  the  part 
of  bishops  to  bear  with  us  by  reason  of  the  Confession  which  we 
have  now  drawn  up ;  because  even  the  Canons  are  not  so  severe 
as  to  demand  the  same  rites  everywhere,  neither,  at  any  time, 
have  the  rites  of  ail  churches  been  the  same ;  although,  among 
us,  in  large  part,  the  ancient  rites  are  diligently  observed.  For 
it  is  a  false  and  malicious  charge  that  all  the  ceremonies,  all  the 
things  instituted  of  old,  are  abolished  in  our  churches.  But  it 
hasbeen  a  common  complaint  that  some  Abuses  were  connected 
with  the  ordinary  rites.  These,  inasmuch  as  they  could  not  be 
approved  with  a  good  conscience,  have  been  to  some  extent 
corrected, 


ARTICLES,  IN  WHICH  ARE  REVIEWED  THE  ABUSES 
WHICH  HAVE  BEEN  CORRECTED. 


Inasmuch  then  as  our  churches  dissent  in  no  article  of  the 
Faith  from  the  Church  Catholic,  but  omit  some  Abuses  which 
are  new,  and  which  have  been  erroneously  accepted  by  fault  of 
the  times,  contrary  to  the  intent  of  the  Canons,  we  pray  that 
Your  Imperial  Majesty  would  graciously  hear  both  what  ha3 
been  changed,  and  also  what  were  the  reasons,  in  order  that  the 
people  be  not  compelled  to  observe  those  abuses  against  their 
conscience.  Nor  should  Your  Imperial  Majesty  believe  those, 
who,  in  order  to  excite  the  hatred  of  men  against  our  part,  dis- 
seminate strange  slanders  among  our  people.  Having  thus 
excited  the  minds  of  good  men,  they  have  first  given  occasion 
to  this  controversy,  and  now  endeavor,  by  the  same  arts,  to 
increase  the  discord.  For  Your  Imperial  Majesty  will  undoubt- 
edly find  that  the  form  of  doctrine  and  of  ceremonies  with  us,  is 
not  so  intolerable  as  these  ungodly  and  malicious  men  represent. 
Furthermore,  the  truth  cannot  be  gathered  from  common 
rumors,  or  the  revilings  of  our  enemies.  But  it  can  readily  be 
judged  that  nothing  would  serve  better  to  maintain  the  dignity 


THE   AUGSBURG   CONFESSION.  301 

of  worship,  and  to  nourish  reverence  and  pious  devotion  among 
the  people  than  that  the  ceremonies  be  rightly  observed  in  the 
churches. 

Article  XXII. 

To  the  laity  are  given  Both  Kinds  in  the  Sacrament  of  the 
Lord's  Supper,  because  this  usage  has  the  commandment  of  the 
Lord  [in  Matth.  28  :  27]  :  "  Drink  ye  all  of  it ;  "  where  Christ  has 
manifestly  commanded  concerning  the  cup  that  all  should  drink; 
and  lest  any  man  should  craftily  say  that  this  refers  only  to 
priests,  Paul  [in  1  Cor.  11 :  27]  recites  an  example  from  which  it 
appears  that  the  whole  congregation  did  use  both  kinds.  And 
this  usage  has  long  remained  in  the  Church,  nor  is  it  known 
when,  or  by  whose  authority,  it  was  changed ;  although  Cardinal 
Cusanus  mentions  the  time  when  it  was  approved.  Cyprian  in 
some  places  testifies  that  the  Blood  was  given  to  the  people.  The 
same  is  testified  by  Jerome,  who  says :  "The  priests  administer 
the  Eucharist,  and  distribute  the  Blood  of  Christ  to  the  people." 
Indeed,  Pope  Gelasius  commands  that  the  sacrament  be  not  di- 
vided (Dist.  ii.,  De  Consecratione,  Cap.Comperimus) .  Only  cus- 
tom, not  so  ancient,  has  it  otherwise.  But  it  is  evident  that  any 
custom  introduced  against  the  commandments  of  God,  is  not 
to  be  allowed,  as  the  Canons  witness  (Dist.  iii.,  Cap.  Veritate, 
and  the  following  chapters).  But  this  custom  has  been  re- 
ceived, not  only  against  the  Scripture,  but  also  against  the  old 
Canons  and  example  of  the  Church.  Therefore  if  any  preferred 
to  use  both  kinds  of  the  sacrament,  they  ought  not  to  have  been 
compelled  with  offence  to  their  consciences  to  do  otherwise. 

And  because  the  division  of  the  sacrament  does  not  agree 
with  the  ordinance  of  Christ,  we  are  accustomed  to  omit  the 
procession,  which  hitherto  has  -been  in  use. 

Article  XXIII. 

There  has  been  common  complaint  concerning  the  Examples 
of  Priests,  who  were  not  chaste.  For  that  reason  also,  Pope 
Pius  is  reported  to  have  said  that  there  were  certain  reasons  why 
marriage  was  taken  away  from  priests,  but  that  there  were  far 
weightier  ones  why  it  ought  to  be  given  back ;  for  so  Platina 
writes.  Since,  therefore,  our  priests  were  desirous  to  avoid  these 
open  scandals,  they  married  wives,  and  taught  that  it  was  law- 
ful for  them  to  contract  matrimony.  First,  because  Paul  says 
[1  Cor.  7 :  2]  :  "  To  avoid  fornication,  let  every  man  have  his  own 
wife."  Also  [9]  :  "  It  is  better  to  marry,  than  to  burn,"  Second- 
ly, Christ  says  [Matth.  19:  11]  :  "All  men  cannot  receive  this 


302  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

saying,"  where  he  teaches  that  not  all  men  are  fit  to  lead  a  sin- 
gle life  ;  for  God  created  man  for  procreation  [Gen.  1 :  28] .  Nor 
is  it  in  man's  power,  without  a  singular  gift  and  work  of  God, 
to  alter  this  creation.  Therefore  those  that  are  not  fit  to  lead 
a  single  life,  ought  to  contract  matrimony.  For  no  man's  law, 
no  vow,  can  annul  the  commandment  and  ordinance  of  God. 
For  these  reasons  the  priests  teach  that  it  is  lawful  for  them  to 
marry  wives.  It  is  also  evident  that  in  the  ancient  Church, 
priests  were  married  men.  For  Paul  says  [1  Tim.  3 :  2]  that  a 
bishop  should  be  the  husband  of  one  wife.  And  in  Germany, 
four  hundred  years  ago,  for  the  first  time,  the  priests  were  vio- 
lently compelled  to  lead  a  single  life,  who  indeed  offered  such 
resistance  that  the  Archbishop  of  Mayence,  when  about  to 
publish  the  Pope's  decree  concerning  this  matter,  was  almost 
killed  in  the  tumult  raised  by  the  enraged  priests.  And  so  harsh 
was  the  dealing  in  the  matter,  that  not  only  were  marriages 
forbidden  for  the  time  to  come,  but  also  existing  marriages 
were  torn  asunder,  contrary  to  all  laws,  divine  and  human,  con- 
trary even  to  the  Canons  themselves,  made  not  only  by  the 
Popes,  but  by  most  celebrated  Councils. 

Seeing,  also,  that,  as  the  world  is  ageing,  man's  nature  is  grad- 
ually growing  weaker,  it  is  well  to  guard  that  no  more  vices 
steal  into  Germany.  Furthermore,  God  ordained  marriage  to 
be  a  help  against  human  infirmity.  The  Canons  themselves 
say  that  the  old  rigor  ought  now  and  then,  in  the  latter  times, 
to  be  relaxed  because  of  the  weakness  of  men;  which  it  is  to 
be  devoutly  wished  were  done  also  in  this  matter.  And  it  is  to 
be  expected  that  the  churches  shall  at  length  lack  pastors,  if 
marriage  should  be  any  longer  forbidden. 

But  while  the  commandment  of  God  is  in  force,  while  the 
custom  of  the  Church  is  well  known,  while  impure  celibacy 
causes  many  scandals,  adulteries,  and  other  crimes  deserving 
the  punishments  of  just  magistrates,  yet  it  is  a  marvellous  thing 
that  in  nothing  is  more  cruelty  exercised  than  against  the  mar- 
riage of  priests.  God  has  given  commandment  to  honor  mar- 
riage. By  the  laws  of  all  well-ordered  commonwealths,  even 
among  the  heathen,  marriage  is  most  highly  honored.  But  now 
men,  and  also  priests,  are  cruelly  put  to  death,  contrary  to  the 
intent  of  the  Canons,  for  no  other  cause  than  marriage.  Paul 
[in  1  Tim.  4 :  3]  calls  that  a  doctrine  of  devils,  which  forbids 
marriage.  This  may  now  be  readily  understood  when  the  law 
against  marriage  is  maintained  by  such  penalties. 

But  as  no  law  of  man  can  annul  the  commandment  of  God, 
so  neither  can  it  be  done  by  any  vow.    Accordingly  Cyprian 


THE   AUGSBURG   CONFESSION.  303 

also  advises  that  women  who  do  not  keep  the  chastity  they 
have  promised  should  marry.  His  words  are  these  [Book  I. , 
Epistle  xi.] :  "  But  if  they  be  unwilling  or  unable  to  persevere, 
it  is  better  for  them  to  marry  than  to  fall  into  the  fire  by  their 
lusts ;  at  least,  they  should  give  no  offence  to  their  brethren 
and  sisters."  And  even  the  Canons  show  some  leniency  to- 
ward those  who  have  taken  vows  before  the  proper  age,  as 
heretofore  has  generally  been  the  case. 

Article  XXIV. 

Falsely  are  our  churches  accused  of  Abolishing  the  Mass ;  for 
the  Mass  is  retained  on  our  part,  and  celebrated  with  the  high- 
est reverence.  All  the  usual  ceremonies  are  also  preserved,  save 
that  the  parts  sung  in  Latin  are  interspersed  here  and  there 
with  German  hymns,  which  have  been  added  to  teach  the  peo- 
ple. For  ceremonies  are  needed  to  this  end  alone,  that  the  un- 
learned be  taught.  And  not  only  has  Paul  commanded  to  use 
in  the  Church  a  language  understood  by  the  people  [1  Cor.  14 : 
2,  9] ,  but  it  has  also  been  so  ordained  by  man's  law. 

The  people  are  accustomed  to  partake  of  the  Sacrament  to- 
gether, if  any  be  fit  for  it,  and  this  also  increases  the  reverence 
and  devotion  of  public  worship.  For  none  are  admitted  ex- 
cept they  be  first  proved.  The  people  are  also  advised  con- 
cerning the  dignity  and  use  of  the  Sacrament,  how  great  conso- 
lation it  brings  anxious  consciences,  that  they  may  learn  to 
believe  God,  and  to  expect  and  ask  of  Him  all  that  is  good. 
This  worship  pleases  God ;  such  use  of  the  Sacrament  nourishes 
true  devotion  toward  God.  It  does  not,  therefore,  appear  that 
the  Mass  is  more  devoutly  celebrated  among  our  adversaries, 
than  among  us. 

But  it  is  evident  that  for  a  long  time,  it  has  been  the  public 
and  most  grievous  complaint  of  all  good  men,  that  Masses  have 
been  basely  profaned  and  applied  to  purposes  of  lucre.  For  it 
is  unknown  how  far  this  abuse  obtains  in  all  the  churches,  by 
what  manner  of  men  Masses  are  said  only  for  fees  or  stipends, 
and  how  many  celebrate  them  contrary  to  the  Canons.  But 
Paul  severely  threatens  those  who  deal  unworthily  with  the 
Eucharist,  when  he  says  [1  Cor.  11 :  27]  :  "  Whosoever  shall  eat 
this  bread,  and  drink  this  cup  of  the  Lord  unworthily,  shall  be 
guilty  of  the  body  and  blood  of  the  Lord."  When,  therefore, 
our  priests  were  admonished  concerning  this  sin,  Private  Mas- 
ses were  discontinued  among  us,  as  scarcely  any  Private  Masses 
were  celebrated  except  for  lucre's  sake. 

Neither  were  the  bishops  ignorant  of  these  abuses,  and  if  they 


304  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

had  corrected  them  in  time,  there  would  now  be  less  dissension. 
Heretofore,  by  their  own  negligence,  they  suffered  many  corrup- 
tions to  creep  into  the  Church.  Now,  when  it  is  too  late,  they 
begin  to  complain  of  the  troubles  of  the  Church,  seeing  that 
this  disturbance  has  been  occasioned  simply  by  those  abuses, 
which  were  so  manifest  that  they  could  be  borne  no  longer. 
Great  dissensions  have  arisen  concerning  the  Mass,  concerning 
the  Sacrament.  Perhaps  the  world  is  being  punished  for  such 
long-continued  profanations  of  the  Mass  as  have  been  tolerated 
in  the  churches  for  so  many  centuries,  by  the  very  men  who 
were  both  able  and  in  duty  bound  to  correct  them.  For,  in  the 
Ten  Commandments,  it  is  written  (Exodus  20),  "  The  Lord  will 
not  hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh  His  name  in  vain."  But 
since  the  world  began,  nothing  that  God  ever  ordained  seems 
to  have  been  so  abused  for  filthy  lucre  as  the  Mass. 

There  was  also  added  the  opinion  which  infinitely  increased 
Private  Masses,  namely,  that  Christ,  by  His  passion,  had  made 
satisfaction  for  original  sin,  and  instituted  the  Mass  wherein  an 
offering  should  be  made  for  daily  sins,  venial  and  mortal.  From 
this  has  arisen  the  common  opinion  that  the  Mass  taketh  away 
the  sins  of  the  living  and  the  dead,  by  the  outward  act.  Then 
they  began  to  dispute  whether  one  Mass  said  for  many  were 
worth  as  much  as  special  Masses  for  individuals,  and  this  brought 
forth  that  infinite  multitude  of  Masses.  Concerning  these 
opinions  our  teachers  have  given  warning,  that  they  depart  from 
the  Holy  Scriptures  and  diminish  the  glory  of  the  passion  of 
Christ.  For  Christ's  passion  was  an  oblation  and  satisfaction, 
not  for  original  guilt  only,  but  also  for  all  sins,  as  it  is  written 
to  the  Hebrews  (10:  10),  "  We  are  sanctified  through  the  offer- 
ing of  Jesus  Christ,  once  for  all."  Also,  10 :  14;  "  By  one  offer- 
ing he  hath  perfected  forever  them  that  are  sanctified."  Scrip- 
ture also  teaches  that  we  are  justified  before  God  through  faith 
in  Christ,  when  we  believe  that  our  sins  are  forgiven  for  Christ's 
sake.  Now  if  the  Mass  take  'away  the  sins  of  the  living  and 
the  dead  by  the  outward  act,  justification  comes  of  the  work 
of  Masses,  and  not  of  faith,  which  Scripture  does  not  allow. 

But  Christ  commands  us  [Luke  22:  19] ,  "  This  do  in  remem- 
brance of  me ;"  therefore  the  Mass  was  instituted  that  the  faith 
of  those  who  use  the  Sacrament  should  remember  what  benefits 
it  receives  through  Christ,  and  cheer  and  comfort  the  anxious 
conscience.  For,  to  remember  Christ,  is  to  remember  his  benefits, 
and  to  realize  that  they  are  truly  offered  unto  us.  Nor  is  it 
enough  only  to  remember  the  history,  for  this  the  Jew  and  the 
ungodly  also  can  remember.    Wherefore  the  Mass  is  to  be  used 


THE   AUGSBURG   CONFESSION.  805 

to  this  end,  that  there  the  Sacrament  [Communion]  may  be 
administered  to  them  that  have  need  of  consolation ;  as  Am- 
brose says :  "  Because  I  always  sin,  I  am  always  bound  to  take 
the  medicine." 

Now  forasmuch  as  the  Mass  is  such  a  giving  of  the  Sacrament, 
we  hold  one  communion  every  holyday,  and  also  other  days,  when 
any  desire  the  Sacrament  it  is  given  to  such  as  ask  for  it.  And 
this  custom  is  not  new  in  the  Church  ;  for  the  Fathers  before 
Gregory  make  no  mention  of  any  private  Mass,  but  of  the  com- 
mon Mass  [the  Communion]  they  speak  very  much.  Chrysostom 
says  that  the  priest  stands  daily  at  the  altar,  inviting  some  to  the 
Communion  and  keeping  back  others.  And  it  appears  from  the 
ancient  Canons,  that  some  one  celebrated  the  Mass  from  whom 
all  the  other  presbyters  and  deacons  received  the  Body  of  the 
Lord ;  for  thus  the  words  of  the  Nicene  Canon  say :  "Let  the  dea- 
cons, according  to  their  order,  receive  the  Holy  Communion  after 
the  presbyters,  from  the  bishop  or  from  a  presbyter."  And 
Paul  [1  Cor.  11  :  33]  commands  concerning  the  Communion  : 
"  Tarry  one  for  another,"  so  that  there  may  be  a  common  par- 
ticipation. 

Forasmuch,  therefore,  as  the  Mass  with  us  has  the  example 
of  the  Church,  taken  from  the  Scripture  and  the  Fathers,  we 
are  confident  that  it  cannot  be  disapproved,  especially  since  the 
public  ceremonies  are  retained  for  the  most  part,  like  those  hith- 
erto in  use ;  only  the  number  of  Masses  differs,  which,  because 
of  very  great  and  manifest  abuses,  doubtless  might  be  profita- 
bly reduced.  For  in  olden  times,  even  in  churches,  most  fre- 
quented, the  Mass  was  not  celebrated  every  day,  as  the  Tripar- 
tite History  (Book  9,  chapt.  33)  testifies :  "  Again  in  Alexandria, 
every  Wednesday  and  Friday,  the  Scriptures  are  read,  and  the 
doctors  expound  them,  and  all  things  are  done,  except  only  the 
celebration  of  the  Eucharist." 

Article  XXV. 

Confession  in  our  churches  is  not  abolished ;  for  it  is  not  usual 
to  give  the  Body  of  the  Lord,  except  to  them  that  have  been 
previously  examined  and  absolved.  And  the  people  are  most 
carefully  taught  concerning  the  faith  and  assurance  of  absolu- 
tion, about  which,  before  this  time,  there  was  profound  silence. 
Our  people  are  taught  that  they  should  highly  prize  the  abso- 
lution, as  being  the  voice  of  God,  and  pronounced  by  His  com- 
mand. The  power  of  the  Keys  is  commended,  and  we  show 
what  great  consolation  it  brings  to  anxious  consciences ;  that 
God  requires  faith  to  believe  such  absolution  as  a  voice  sounding 
20 


806  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

from  Heaven,  and  that  such  faith  in  Christ  truly  obtains  and 
receives  the  forgiveness  of  sins. 

Aforetime,  satisfactions  were  immoderately  extolled ;  of  faith 
and  the  merit  of  Christ,  and  the  righteousness  of  faith,  no  men- 
tion was  made ;  wherefore,  on  this  point,  our  churches  are  by 
no  means  to  be  blamed.  For  this  even  our  adversaries  must 
needs  concede  to  us,  that  the  doctrine  concerning  repentance 
has  been  most  diligently  treated  and  laid  open  by  our  teachers. 

But  of  Confession,  they  teach,  that  an  enumeration  of  sins  is 
not  necessary,  and  that  consciences  be  not  burdened  with  anx- 
iety to  enumerate  all  sins,  for  it  is  impossible  to  recount  all 
sins,  as  the  Psalm  testifies  [19 :  13]  :  "  Who  can  understand  his 
errors?"  Also  Jeremiah  [17:  9]  :  "The  heart  is  deceitful,  who 
can  know  it?"  But  if  no  sins  were  forgiven,  except  those  that 
are  recounted,  consciences  could  never  find  peace ;  for  very 
many  sins  they  neither  see,  nor  can  remember. 

The  ancient  writers  also  testify  that  an  enumeration  is  not 
necessary.  For,  in  the  Decrees,  Chrysostom  is  quoted,  wTho 
thus  says :  "  I  say  not  to  thee,  that  thou  shouldest  disclose  thyself 
in  public,  nor  that  thou  accuse  thyself  before  others,  but  I 
would  have  thee  obey  the  prophet  who  says:  'Disclose  thy 
way  before  God.'  Therefore  confess  thy  sins  before  God,  the 
true  Judge,  with  prayer.  Tell  thine  errors,  not  with  the  tongue, 
but  with  the  memory  of  thy  conscience."  And  the  Gloss  ("  Of 
Repentance,"  Distinct,  v,  Cap.  Consider  et)  admits  that  Confes- 
sion of  human  right  only.  Nevertheless,  on  account  of  the 
great  benefit  of  absolution,  and  because  it  is  otherwise  useful 
to  the  conscience,  Confession  is  retained  among  us. 

Article  XXVI. 

It  has  been  the  general  persuasion,  not  of  the  people  alone, 
but  also  of  such  as  teach  in  the  churches,  that  making  Distinc- 
tions of  Meats,  and  like  traditions  of  men,  are  works  profitable 
to  merit  grace,  and  able  to  make  satisfactions  for  sins.  And  that 
the  world  so  thought,  appears  from  this,  that  new  ceremonies, 
new  orders,  new  holy  days,  and  new  fastings  were  daily  insti- 
tuted, and  the  teachers  in  the  churches  did  exact  these  works 
as  a  service  necessary  to  merit  grace,  and  did  greatly  terrify 
men's  consciences,  if  they  should  omit  any  of  these  things. 
From  this  persuasion  concerning  traditions,  much  detriment 
has  resulted  in  the  Church. 

First,  the  doctrine  of  grace  and  of  the  righteousness  of  faith 
has  been  obscured  by  it,  which  is  the  chief  part  of  the  Gospel, 


THE    AUGSBURG    CONFESSION.  807 

and  ought  to  stand  out,  as  the  most  prominent  in  the  Church, 
that  the  merit  of  Christ  may  be  well  known,  and  that  faith, 
which  believes  that  sins  are  forgiven  for  Christ's  sake  may  be 
exalted  far  above  works.  Wherefore  Paul  also  lays  the  greatest 
stress  on  this  article,  putting  aside  the  law  and  human  tradi- 
tions, in  order  to  show  that  the  righteousness  of  the  Christian 
i.3  another  than  such  works,  to  wit,  the  faith  which  believes  that 
sins  are  freely  forgiven  for  Christ's  sake.  But  this  doctrine  of 
Paul  has  been  almost  wholly  smothered  by  traditions,  which 
have  produced  an  opinion  that,  by  making  distinctions  in  meats 
and  like  services,  we  must  merit  grace  and  righteousness.  In 
treating  of  repentance,  there  was  no  mention  made  of  faith ;  all 
that  was  done  was  to  set  forth  those  works  of  satisfaction,  and 
in  these  all  repentance  seemed  to  consist. 

Secondly,  these  traditions  have  obscured  the  commandments 
of  God ;  because  traditions  were  placed  far  above  the  command- 
ments of  God.  Christianity  was  thought  to  consist  wholly  in 
the  observance  of  certain  holydays,  fasts  and  vestures.  These 
observances  had  won  for  themselves  the  exalted  title  of  being 
the  spiritual  life  and  the  perfect  life.  Meanwhile  the  com- 
mandments of  God,  according  to  each  one's  calling,  were  with- 
out honor,  namely,  that  the  father  brought  up  his  family,  that 
the  mother  bore  children,  that  the  Prince  governed  the  Com- 
monwealth,— these  were  accounted  works  that  were  worldly 
and  imperfect,  and  far  below  those  glittering  observances. 
And  this  error  greatly  tormented  devout  consciences,  which 
grieved  that  they  were  bound  by  an  imperfect  state  of  life,  as 
in  marriage,  in  the  office  of  magistrate,  or  in  other  civil  minis- 
trations; on  the  other  hand,  they  admired  the  monks  and  such 
like,  and  falsely  imagined  that  the  observances  of  such  men 
were  more  acceptable  to  God. 

Thirdly,  traditions  brought  great  danger  to  consciences ;  for 
it  was  impossible  to  keep  all  traditions,  and  yet  men  judged 
these  observances  to  be  necessary  acts  of  worship.  Gerson 
writes  that  many  fell  into  despair,  and  that  some  even  took 
their  own  lives,  because  they  felt  that  they  were  not  able  to 
satisfy  the  traditions ;  and  meanwhile,  they  heard  not  the  con- 
solation of  the  righteousness  of  faith  and  grace. 

We  see  that  the  summists  and  theologians  gather  the  tradi- 
tions together,  and  seek  mitigations  whereby  to  ease  conscien- 
ces, and  yet  they  do  not  succeed  in  releasing  them,  but  some- 
times entangle  consciences  even  more.  And  with  the  gathering 
of  these  traditions,  the  schools  and  sermons  have  been  so  much 
occupied  that  they  have  had  no  leisure  to  touch  upon  Scripture, 


808  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

and  to  seek  the  more  profitable  doctrine  of  faith,  of  the  cross, 
of  hope,  of  the  dignity  of  civil  affairs,  of  consolation  of  sorely 
tried  consciences.  Hence  Gerson,  and  some  other  theologians, 
have  grievously  complained,  that  by  these  strivings  concerning 
traditions,  they  were  prevented  from  giving  attention  to  a  bet- 
ter kind  of  doctrine.  Augustine  also  forbids  that  men's  con- 
sciences should  be  burdened  with  such  observances,  and 
prudently  advises  Januarius,  that  he  must  know  that  they 
are  to  be  observed  as  things  indifferent;  for  these  are  his 
words. 

Wherefore  our  teachers  must  not  be  looked  upon  as  having 
taken  up  this  matter  rashly,  or  from  hatred  of  the  bishops,  as 
some  falsely  suspect.  There  was  great  need  to  warn  the  churches 
of  these  errors,  which  had  arisen  from  misunderstanding  the 
traditions.  For  the  Gospel  compels  us  to  insist  in  the  churches 
upon  the  doctrine  of  grace,  and  of  the  righteousness  of  faith ; 
which,  however,  cannot  be  understood,  if  men  think  that  they 
merit  grace  by  observances  of  their  own  choice. 

Thus,  therefore,  they  have  taught,  that  by  the  observance  of 
human  traditions  we  cannot  merit  grace,  or  be  justified ;  and 
hence  we  must  not  think  such  observances  necessary  acts  of 
worship. 

They  add  hereunto  testimonies  of  Scripture.  Christ  [Matt. 
15 :  3] ,  defends  the  Apostles  who  had  not  observed  the  usual 
tradition,  which  however,  seemed  to  pertain  to  a  matter  not 
unlawful,  but  indifferent,  and  to  have  a  certain  affinity  with 
the  purifications  of  the  law,  and  says  [9] :  "  In  vain  do  they  wor- 
ship me  with  the  commandments  of  men."  He,  therefore,  does 
not  exact  an  unprofitable  service.  Shortly  after,  he  adds  [11]  : 
"Not  that  which  goeth  into  the  mouth,  defileth  a  man."  So 
also  Paul  [Horn.  14:  17]  :  "The  Kingdom  of  God  is  not  meat 
and  drink."  [Col.  2 :  16] :  "Let  no  man  therefore  judge  you  in 
meat,  or  in  drink,  or  in  respect  of  an  holyday,  or  of  the  Sabbath 
day;"  also  [v.  20,  sq.]  :  If  ye  be  dead  with  Christ  from  the  rudi- 
ments of  the  world,  why,  as  though  living  in  the  world,  are  ye 
subject  to  ordinances,  touch  not,  taste  not,  handle  not?"  And 
Peter  says  [Acts  15:  10]  :  "Why tempt  ye  God,  to  put  a  yoke 
upon  the  neck  of  the  disciples,  which  neither  our  fathers,  nor 
we  were  able  to  bear;  but  we  believe  that  through  the  grace  of 
the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we  shall  be  saved,  even  as  they."  Here 
Peter  forbids  to  burden  the  consciences  with  many  rites,  either 
of  Moses,  or  of  others. 

And  in  1  Tim.  [4 :  1,  3] ,  Paul  calls  the  prohibition  of  meats 
a  doctrine  of  devils ;  for  it  is  against  the  Gospel  to  institute  or 


THE   AUGSBURG   CONFESSION.  309 

to  do  such  works  that  by  them  we  may  merit  grace,  or  as  though 
Christianity  could  not  exist  without  such  service  of  God. 

Here  our  adversaries  cast  up  that  our  teachers  are  opposed  to 
discipline  and  mortihcation  of  the  flesh,  as  Jovinian.  But  the 
contrary  may  be  learned  from  the  writings  of  our  teachers.  For 
they  have  always  taught  concerning  the  cross,  that  it  behooves 
Christians  to  bear  afflictions.  This  is  the  true,  earnest  and 
unfeigned  mortification,  to  wit,  to  be  exercised  with  divers 
afflictions,  and  to  be  crucified  with  Christ. 

Moreover,  they  teach,  that  every  Christian  ought  to  exercise 
and  subdue  himself  with  bodily  restraints  and  labors,  that 
neither  plenty  nor  slothfulness  tempt  him  to  sin,  but  not  that 
we  may  merit  grace  or  make  satisfaction  for  sjns  by  such  exer- 
cises. And  such  external  discipline  ought  to  be  urged  at  all  times, 
not  only  on  a  few  and  set  days.  So  Christ  commands  [Luke  21: 
34] :  "  Take  heed,  lest  your  hearts  be  overcharged  with  surfeit- 
ing; "  also  [Matt.  17:  21] :  "This  kind  goeth  not  out  but  by 
prayer  and  fasting."  Paul  also  says  [1  Cor.  9:  27]:  "I  keep 
under  my  body  and  bring  it  into  subjection."  Here  he  clearly 
shows  that  he  was  keeping  under  his  body,  not  to  merit  forgive- 
ness of  sins  by  that  discipline,  but  to  have  his  body  in  subjection 
and  fitted  for  spiritual  things,  and  for  the  discharge  of  duty  ac- 
cording to  his  calling.  Therefore,  we  do  not  condemn  fasting, 
but  the  traditions  which  prescribe  certain  days  and  certain 
meats,  with  peril  of  conscience,  as  though  works  of  such  kinds 
were  a  necessary  service. 

Nevertheless,  very  many  traditions  are  kept  on  our  part,  which 
conduce  to  good  order  in  the  Church,  as  the  Order  of  Lessons 
in  the  Mass,  and  the  chief  holydays.  But,  at  the  same  time, 
men  are  warned  that  such  observances  do  not  justify  before  God, 
and  that,  in  such  things,  it  should  not  be  made  sin,  if  they  be 
omitted  without  scandal.  Such  liberty  in  human  rites  was  not 
unknown  to  the  Fathers.  For  in  the  East  they  kept  Easter  at 
another  time  than  at  Rome,  and  when,  on  account  of  this  diver- 
sity, the  Romans  accused  the  Eastern  Church  of  schism,  they 
were  admonished  by  others  that  such  usages  need  not  be  alike 
everywhere.  And  Irenaeus  says :  "  Diversity  concerning  fasting 
does  not  destroy  the  harmony  of  faith."  As  also  Pope  Gregory 
intimates  in  Dist.  xii.,  that  such  diversity  does  not  violate  the 
unity  of  the  Church.  And  in  the  Tripartite  History,  Book  9, 
many  examples  of  dissimilar  rites  are  gathered,  and  the  follow- 
ing statement  is  made :  "  It  was  not  the  mind  of  the  Apostles  to 
enact  rules  concerning  holydays,  but  to  preach  godliness  and  a 
holy  life." 


810  THE    CONFESSIONS. 


Article  XXVII. 

What  is  taught,  on  our  part,  concerning  Monastic  Vows,  will 
be  better  understood,  if  it  be  remembered  what  has  been  the 
state  of  the  monasteries,  and  how  many  things  were  daily  done 
in  those  very  monasteries,  contrary  to  the  Canons.  In  Augus- 
tine's time,  they  were  free  associations.  Afterward,  when  dis- 
cipline was  corrupted,  vows  were  everywhere  added  for  the  pur- 
pose of  restoring  discipline,  as  in  a  carefully  planned  prison. 
Gradually,  many  other  observances  were  added  besides  vows. 
And  these  fetters  were  laid  upon  many  before  the  lawful  age, 
contrary  to  the  Canons.  Many  also  entered  into  this  kind  of  life 
through  ignorance,  being  unable  to  judge  their  own  strength, 
though  they  were  of  sufficient  age.  Being  thus  ensnared,  they 
were  compelled  to  remain,  even  though  some  could  have  been 
freed  by  the  provision  of  the  Canons.  And  this  was  more  the 
case  in  convents  of  women  than  of  monks,  although  more  con- 
sideration should  have  been  shown  the  weaker  sex.  This  rigor 
displeased  many  good  men  before  this  time,  who  saw  that  young 
men  and  maidens  were  thrown  into  convents  for  a  living,  and 
what  unfortunate  results  came  of  this  procedure,  and  what 
scandals  were  created,  what  snares  were  cast  upon  consciences! 
They  were  grieved  that  the  authority  of  the  Canons  in  so 
momentous  a  matter  was  utterly  despised  and  set  aside. 

To  these  evils,  was  added  an  opinion  concerning  vows,  which, 
it  is  well  known,  in  former  times,  displeased  even  those  monks 
who  were  more  thoughtful.  They  taught  that  vows  were  equal 
to  Baptism ;  they  taught  that,  by  this  kind  of  life,  they  merited 
forgiveness  of  sins  and  justification  before  God.  Yea,  they  added 
that  the  monastic  life  not  only  merited  righteousness  before 
God,  but  even  greater  things,  because  it  kept  not  only  the  pre- 
cepts, but  also  the  so-called  "  evangelical  counsels." 

Thus  they  made  men  believe  that  the  profession  of  monasti- 
cism  was  far  better  than  Baptism,  and  that  the  monastic  life  was 
more  meritorious  than  that  of  magistrates,  than  the  life  of  pas- 
tors and  such  like,  who  serve  their  calling  in  accordance  with 
God's  commands,  without  any  man-made  services.  None  of 
these  things  can  be  denied ;  for  they  appear  in  their  own  books. 

What  then  came  to  pass  in  the  monasteries  ?  Aforetime,  they 
were  schools  of  Theology  and  other  branches,  profitable  to  the 
Church ;  and  thence  pastors  and  bishops  were  obtained.  Now 
it  is  another  thing.  It  is  needless  to  rehearse  what  is  known  to 
all.  Aforetime  they  came  together  to  learn;  now  they  feign 
that  it  is  a  kind  of  life  instituted  to  merit  grace  and  righteous- 


THE   AUGSBURG   CONFESSION.  311 

ness ;  yea,  they  preach  that  it  is  a  state  of  perfection,  and  they 
put  it  far  above  all  other  kinds  of  life  ordained  of  God. 

These  things  we  have  rehearsed  without  odious  exaggeration, 
to  the  end  that  the  doctrine  of  our  teachers,  on  this  point,  might 
be  better  understood.  First,  concerning  such  as  contract  matri- 
mony, they  teach,  on  our  part,  that  it  is  lawful  for  all  men  who 
are  not  fitted  for  single  life  to  contract  matrimony,  because  vows 
cannot  annul  the  ordinance  and  commandment  of  God.  But  the 
commandment  of  God  is  [1  Cor.  7 :  2]  :  "  To  avoid  fornication, 
let  every  man  have  his  own  wife."  Nor  is  it  the  commandment 
only,  but  also  the  creation  and  ordinance  of  God,  which  forces 
those  to  marry  who  are  not  excepted  by  a  singular  work  of  God, 
according  to  the  text  [Gen.  2 :  18] :  "  It  is  not  good  that  the  man 
should  be  alone."  Therefore  they  do  not  sin  who  obey  this  com- 
mandment and  ordinance  of  God,  What  objection  can  be  raised 
to  this  ?  Let  men  extol  the  obligation  of  a  vow  as  much  as  they 
list,  yet  shall  they  not  bring  to  pass  that  the  vow  annuls  the 
commandment  of  God.  The  Canons  teach  that  the  right  of  the 
superior  is  excepted  in  every  vow ;  much  less,  therefore,  are  these 
vows  of  force  which  are  against  the  commandments  of  God. 

Now  if  the  obligation  of  vows  could  not  be  changed  for  any 
cause  whatever,  the  Roman  Pontiffs  could  never  have  given  dis- 
pensation ;  for  it  is  not  lawful  for  man  to  annul  an  obligation 
which  is  altogether  divine.  But  the  Roman  Pontiffs  have  pru- 
dently judged  that  leniency  is  to  be  observed  in  this  obligation, 
and  therefore  we  read  that  many  times  they  have  dispensed 
from  vows.  The  case  of  the  King  of  Aragon  who  was  called 
back  from  the  monastery  is  well  known,  and  there  are  also 
examples  in  our  own  times. 

In  the  second  place,  Why  do  our  adversaries  exaggerate  the 
obligation  or  effect  of  a  vow,  when,  at  the  same  time,  they  have 
not  a  word  to  say  of  the  nature  of  the  vow  itself,  that  it  ought  to 
be  in  a  thing  possible,  free,  and  chosen  spontaneously  and  delib- 
erately. But  it  is  not  known  to  what  extent  perpetual  chastity 
is  in  the  power  of  man.  And  how  few  are  there  who  have 
taken  the  vow  spontaneously  and  deliberately !  Young  men  and 
maidens,  before  they  are  able  to  judge,  are  persuaded,  and  some- 
times even  compelled,  to  take  the  vow.  Wherefore  it  is  not  fair 
to  insist  so  rigorously  on  the  obligation,  since  it  is  granted  by  all 
that  it  is  against  the  nature  of  a  vow  to  take  it  without  sponta- 
neous and  deliberate  action. 

Many  canonical  laws  rescind  vows  made  before  the  age  of  fif- 
teen ;  for  before  that  age,  there  does  not  seem  sufficient  judg- 
ment in  a  person  to  decide  concerning  a  perpetual  life.  Another 


312  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

Canon,  granting  even  more  liberty  to  the  weakness  of  man,  adds 
a  few  years,  and  forbids  a  vow  to  be  made  before  the  age  of 
eighteen.  But  whether  we  followed  the  one  or  the  other,  the 
most  part  have  an  excuse  for  leaving  the  monasteries,  because 
most  of  them  have  taken  the  vows  before  they  reached  these 
ages. 

But,  finally,  even  though  the  violation  of  a  vow  might  be  re- 
buked, yet  it  seems  not  forthwith  to  follow  that  the  marriages 
of  such  persons  ought  to  be  dissolved.  For  Augustine  denies 
that  they  ought  to  be  dissolved  (xxvii.  Qusest.  I.,  Cap.  Nuptia- 
rum) ;  and  his  authority  is  not  lightly  to  be  esteemed,  although 
other  men  afterwards  thought  otherwise. 

But  although  it  appears  that  God's  command  concerning  mar- 
riage delivers  many  from  their  vows,  yet  our  teachers  introduce 
also  another  argument  concerning  vows,  to  show  that  they  are 
void.  For  every  service  of  God,  ordained  and  chosen  of  men 
without  the  commandment  of  God  to  merit  justification  and 
grace,  is  wicked;  as  Christ  says  [Matt.  15:  9] :  "  In  vain  they 
do  worship  me  with  the  commandments  of  men."  And  Paul 
teaches  everywhere  that  righteousness  is  not  to  be  sought  by 
our  own  observances  and  acts  of  worship,  devised  by  men,  but 
that  it  comes  by  faith  to  those  who  believe  that  they  are  re- 
ceived by  God  into  grace  for  Christ's  sake. 

But  it  is  evident  that  monks  have  taught  that  services  of 
man's  making  satisfy  for  sins  and  merit  grace  and  justification. 
What  else  is  this  but  to  detract  from  the  glory  of  Christ  and  to 
obscure  and  deny  the  righteousness  of  faith  ?  It  follows,  there- 
fore, that  the  vows  thu3  commonly  taken,  have  been  wicked 
services,  and,  consequently,  are  void.  For  a  wicked  vow,  taken 
against  the  commandment  of  God,  is  not  valid ;  for  (as  the 
Canon  says)  no  vow  ought  to  bind  men  to  wickedness. 

Paul  says  [Gal.  5:  4]:  "Christ  is  become  of  no  effect  unto 
you,  whosoever  of  you  are  justified  by  the  law;  ye  are  fallen 
from  grace."  They,  therefore,  who  want  to  be  justified  by  their 
vows,  are  made  void  of  Christ  and  fall  from  grace.  For  such  as 
ascribe  justification  to  vows,  ascribe  to  their  own  works  that 
which  properly  belongs  to  the  glory  of  Christ.  But  it  is  -unde- 
niable that  the  monks  have  taught  that,  by  their  vows  and  ob- 
servances, they  were  justified,  and  merited  forgiveness  of  sins, 
yea,  they  invented  still  greater  absurdities,  saying  that  they 
could  give  others  a  share  in  their  works.  If  any  one  should  be 
inclined  to  enlarge  on  these  things  with  evil  intent,  how  many 
things  could  he  bring  together,  whereof  even  the  monks  are  now 
ashamed!     Over  and  above  this,  they  persuaded  men  that  ser- 


THE   AUGSBURG   CONFESSION.  313 

vices  of  man's  making  were  a  state  of  Christian  perfection. 
And  is  not  this  assigning  justification  to  works?  It  is  no  light 
offence  in  the  Church  to  set  forth  to  the  people  a  service  devised 
by  men,  without  the  commandment  of  God,  and  to  teach  that 
such  service  justifies  men.  For  the  righteousness  of  faith  in 
Christ,  which  chiefly  ought  to  be  in  the  Church,  is  obscured, 
when  this  wonderful  worshipping  of  angels,  with  its  show 
of  poverty,  humility  and  chastity,  is  cast  before  the  eyes  of 
men. 

Furthermore,  the  precepts  of  God  and  the  true  service  of  God 
are  obscured  when  men  hear  that  only  monks  are  in  a  state  of 
perfection.  For  Christian  perfection  is  to  fear  God  from  the 
heart,  again  to  conceive  great  faith,  and  to  trust  that,  for 
Christ's  sake,  we  have  a  gracious  God,  to  ask  of  God,  and  assur- 
edly to  expect  his  aid  in  all  things  that,  according  to  our  calling, 
are  to  be  borne ;  and  meanwhile,  to  be  diligent  in  outward  good 
works,  and  to  serve  our  calling.  In  these  things  consist  the  true 
perfection  and  the  true  service  of  God.  It  does  not  consist  in 
the  unmarried  life,  or  in  begging,  or  in  vile  apparel.  But  the 
people  conceive  many  pernicious  opinions  from  the  false  com- 
mendations of  monastic  life.  They  hear  unmarried  life  praised 
above  measure;  therefore  they  lead  their  married  life  with 
offence  to  their  consciences.  They  hear  that  only  beggars  are 
perfect ;  therefore  they  keep  their  possessions  and  do  business 
with  offence  to  their  consciences.  They  hear  that  it  is  an  evan- 
gelical counsel  not  to  avenge ;  therefore  some  in  private  life  are 
not  afraid  to  take  revenge,  for  they  hear  that  it  is  but  a  counsel, 
and  not  a  commandment;  while  others  judge  that  the  Christian 
cannot  properly  hold  a  civil  office,  or  be  a  magistrate. 

There  are  on  record  examples  of  men  who,  forsaking  marriage 
and  the  administration  of  the  Commonwealth,  have  hid  them- 
selves in  monasteries.  This  they  called  fleeing  from  the  world, 
and  seeking  a  kind  of  life  which  should  be  more  pleasing  to 
God.  Neither  did  they  see  that  God  ought  to  be  served  in  those 
commandments  which  he  himself  has  given,  and  not  in  com- 
mandments devised  by  men.  A  good  and  perfect  kind  of  life  is 
that  which  has  for  it  the  commandment  of  God.  It  is  necessary 
to  admonish  men  of  these  things.  And  before  these  times, 
Gerson  rebuked  this  error  concerning  perfection,  and  testified 
that,  in  his  day,  it  was  a  new  saying  that  the  monastic  life  is  a 
state  of  perfection. 

So  many  wicked  opinions  are  inherent  in  the  vows,  such  as 
that  they  justify,  that  they  constitute  Christian  perfection,  that 
they  keep  the  counsels  and  commandments,  that  they  have 


314  THE   CONFESSIONS. 

works  of  supererogation.    All  these  things,  since  they  are  false 
and  empty,  make  vows  null  and  void. 


Article  XXVIH. 

There  has  been  great  controversy  concerning  the  Power  of 
Bishops,  in  which  some  have  awkwardly  confounded  the  power 
of  the  Church  and  the  power  of  the  sword.  And  from  this  con- 
fusion very  great  wars  and  tumults  have  resulted,  while  the 
Pontiffs,  emboldened  by  the  power  of  the  Keys,  not  only  have 
instituted  new  services  and  burdened  consciences  with  reserva- 
tion of  cases,  but  have  also  undertaken  to  transfer  the  kingdoms 
of  this  world,  and  to  take  the  Empire  from  the  Emperor.  These 
wrongs  have  long  since  been  rebuked  in  the  Church  by  learned 
and  godly  men.  Therefore,  our  teachers,  for  the  comforting  of 
men's  consciences,  were  constrained  to  show  the  difference  be- 
tween the  power  of  the  Church  and  the  power  of  the  sword, 
and  taught  that  both  of  them,  because  of  God's  commandment, 
are  to  be  held  in  reverence  and  honor,  as  among  the  chief  bless- 
ings of  God  on  earth. 

But  this  is  their  opinion,  that  the  power  of  the  Keys,  or  the 
power  of  the  bishops,  according  to  the  Gospel,  is  a  power  or 
commandment  of  God,  to  preach  the  Gospel,  to  remit  and  retain 
sins,  and  to  administer  sacraments.  For  with  that  command- 
ment, Christ  sends  forth  his  Apostles  [John  20:  21  sqq.] :  "As 
my  Father  has  sent  me,  even  so  send  I  you.  Receive  ye  the 
Holy  Ghost.  Whosesoever  sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted 
unto  them ;  and  whosesoever  sins  ye  retain,  they  are  retained." 
[Mark  16:  15]:  "  Go,  preach  the  Gospel  to  every  creature." 

This  power  is  exercised  only  by  teaching  or  preaching  the 
Gospel  and  administering  the  sacraments,  according  to  the  call- 
ing, either  to  many  or  to  individuals.  For  thereby  are  granted, 
not  bodily,  but  eternal  things,  as  eternal  righteousness,  the  Holy 
Ghost,  eternal  life.  These  things  cannot  come  but  by  the  min- 
istry of  the  Word  and  the  sacraments.  As  Paul  says  [Rorn. 
1:  16]:  "The  Gospel  is  the  power  of  God  unto  salvation  to 
every  one  that  believeth."  Therefore,  since  the  power  of  the 
Church  grants  eternal  things,  and  is  exercised  only  by  the  min- 
istry of  the  Word,  it  does  not  interfere  with  civil  government; 
no  more  than  the  art  of  singing  interferes  with  civil  government. 
For  civil  government  deals  with  other  things  than  does  the 
Gospel;  the  civil  rulers  defend  not  souls,  but  bodies  and  bodily 
things  against  manifest  injuries,  and  restrain  men  with  the 


THE   AUGSBURG    CONFESSION.  815 

sword  and  bodily  punishments  in  order  to  preserve  civil  justice 
and  peace. 

Therefore  the  power  of  the  Church  and  the  civil  power  must 
not  be  confounded.  The  power  of  the  Church  has  its  own  com- 
mission, to  teach  the  Gospel  and  to  administer  the  sacraments. 
Let  it  not  break  into  the  office  of  another ;  let  it  not  transfer  the 
kingdoms  of  this  world ;  let  it  not  abrogate  the  laws  of  civil 
rulers ;  let  it  not  abolish  lawful  obedience ;  let  it  not  interfere 
with  judgments  concerning  civil  ordinances  or  contracts ;  let  it 
not  prescribe  laws  to  civil  rulers  concerning  the  form  of  the 
Commonwealth.  As  Christ  says  [John  18:  38]:  "  My  kingdom 
is  not  of  this  world;"  also  [Luke  12:  14]:  "Who  made  me  a 
judge  or  a  divider  over  you?"  Paul  also  says  [Phil.  3:  20]: 
"Our  citizenship  is  in  Heaven;"  [2  Cor.  10:  4]:  "The  weapons 
of  our  warfare  are  not  carnal ;  but  mighty  through  God  to  the 
casting  down  of  imaginations."  After  this  manner,  our  teachers 
discriminate  between  the  duties  of  both  these  powers,  and  com- 
mand that  both  be  honored  and  acknowledged  as  gifts  and  bless- 
ings of  God. 

If  bishops  have  any  power  of  the  sword,  that  power  they 
have,  not  as  bishops,  by  the  commission  of  the  Gospel,  but  by 
human  law,  having  received  it  of  Kings  and  Emperors,  for  the 
civil  administration  of  what  is  theirs.  This,  however,  is  another 
office  than  the  ministry  of  the  Gospel. 

When,  therefore,  a  question  arises  concerning  the  jurisdiction 
of  bishops,  civil  authority  must  be  distinguished  from  ecclesias- 
tical jurisdiction.  Again,  according  to  the  Gospel,  or,  as  they 
say,  according  to  Divine  Law,  to  the  bishops  as  bishops,  that  is, 
to  those  to  whom  has  been  committed  the  ministry  of  the  Word 
and  the  sacraments,  no  jurisdiction  belongs,  except  to  forgive 
sins,  to  discern  doctrine,  to  reject  doctrines  contrary  to  the  Gos- 
pel, and  to  exclude  from  the  communion  of  the  Church  wicked 
men,  whose  wickedness  is  known,  and  this  without  human  force, 
simply  by  the  Word.  Herein  the  congregations  are  bound  by 
Divine  Law  to  obey  them,  according  to  Luke  10 :  18 :  "  He  that 
heareth  you,  heareth  me." 

But  when  they  teach  or  ordain  anything  against  the  Gospel, 
then  the  congregations  have  a  commandment  of  God  prohibiting 
obedience  [Matth.  7:  15]:  "Beware  of  false  prophets;"  [Gal. 
1:8]:  "  Though  an  angel  from  heaven  preach  any  other  Gospel 
let  him  be  accursed;"  [2  Cor.  13:  8]:  "We  can  do  nothing 
against  the  truth;  but  for  the  truth."  Also  [v.  10]:  "  The  power 
which  the  Lord  hath  given  me  to  edification,  and  not  to  destruc- 
tion."   So,  also,  the  Canonical  Laws  command  (II.  Q.  vii.  Cap., 


316  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

Sacerdotes  and  Cap.  Oves).  And  Augustine  (Contra  Petiliani 
Epistolam):  "  Not  even  to  Catholic  bishops  must  we  submit,  if 
they  chance  to  err,  or  hold  anything  contrary  to  the  Canonical 
Scriptures  of  God." 

If  they  have  any  other  power  or  jurisdiction,  in  hearing  and 
judging  certain  cases,  as  of  matrimony  or  of  tithes,  they  have  it 
by  human  law.  But  where  the  ordinaries  fail,  princes  are  bound, 
even  against  their  will,  to  dispense  justice  to  their  subjects,  for 
the  maintenance  of  peace. 

Moreover,  it  is  disputed  whether  bishops  or  pastors  have  the 
right  to  introduce  ceremonies  in  the  Church,  and  to  make  laws 
concerning  meats,  holydays  and  degrees,  that  is,  orders  of  min- 
isters, etc.  They  that  claim  this  right  for  the  bishops,  refer  to 
this  testimony  [John  18:  12, 13]:  "I  have  yet  many  things  to 
say  unto  you,  but  ye  cannot  bear  them  now.— Howbeit  when  he, 
the  Spirit  of  truth  is  come,  he  will  guide  you  into  all  truth." 
They  also  refer  to  the  example  of  the  Apostles,  who  commanded 
to  abstain  from  blood  and  from  things  strangled  [Acts  15 :  29] . 
They  refer  to  the  Sabbath  Day,  as  having  been  changed  into  the 
Lord's  Day,  contrary  to  the  Decalogue,  as  it  seems.  Neither  is 
there  any  example  whereof  they  make  more  than  concerning 
the  changing  of  the  Sabbath  Day.  Great,  say  they,  is  the  power 
of  the  Church,  since  it  has  dispensed  with  one  of  the  Ten  Com- 
mandments! 

But,  concerning  this  question,  it  is  taught  on  our  part  (as  has 
been  shown  above),  that  bishops  have  no  power  to  decree  any- 
thing against  the  Gospel.  The  Canonical  laws  teach  the  same 
thing  (Dist.  ix.)  Now  it  is  against  Scripture  to  establish  or 
require  the  observance  of  any  traditions,  to  the  end  that,  by  such 
observance,  we  may  make  satisfaction  for  sins,  or  merit  grace  and 
righteousness.  For  the  glory  of  Christ's  merit  is  dishonored 
when,  by  such  observances,  we  undertake  to  merit  justification. 
But  it  is  manifest  that,  by  such  belief,  traditions  have  almost 
infinitely  multiplied  in  the  Church,  the  doctrine  concerning  faith 
and  the  righteousness  of  faith  being  meanwhile  suppressed.  For 
gradually  more  holydays  were  made,  fasts  appointed,  new  cere- 
monies and  services  in  honor  of  saints  instituted;  because  the 
authors  of  such  things  thought  that,  by  these  works,  they  were 
meriting  grace.  Thus,  in  times  past,  the  Penitential  Canons  in- 
creased, whereof  we  still  see  some  traces  in  the  satisfactions. 

Again,  the  authors  of  traditions  do  contrary  to  the  command 
of  God  when  they  find  matters  of  sin  in  foods,  in  days,  and  like 
things,  and  burden  the  Church  with  bondage  of  the  law,  as  if 
there  ought  to  be  among  Christians,  in  order  to  merit  justifica- 


THE   AUGSBURG   CONFESSION.  817 

tion,  a  service  like  the  Levitical,  the  arrangement  of  which  God 
has  committed  to  the  Apostles  and  bishops.  For  thus  some  of 
them  write ;  and  the  Pontiffs  in  some  measure  seem  to  be  misled 
by  the  example  of  the  law  of  Moses.  Hence  are  such  burdens, 
as  that  they  make  it  mortal  sin,  even  without  offence  to  others, 
to  do  manual  labor  on  holydays,  to  omit  the  Canonical  Hours, 
that  certain  foods  defile  the  conscience,  that  fastings  are  works 
which  appease  God,  that  sin  in  a  reserved  case  cannot  be  for- 
given but  by  the  authority  of  him  who  reserved  it ;  whereas  the 
Canons  themselves  speak  only  of  the  reserving  of  the  ecclesias- 
tical penalty,  and  not  of  the  reserving  of  the  guilt. 

Whence  have  the  bishops  the  right  to  lay  these  traditions 
upon  the  Church  for  the  ensnaring  of  consciences,  when  Peter 
[Acts  15 :  10]  forbids  to  put  a  yoke  upon  the  neck  of  the  disci- 
ples, and  Paul  says  [2  Cor.  13 :  10]  that  the  power  given  him 
was  to  edification,  not  to  destruction?  Why,  therefore,  do 
they  increase  sins  by  these  traditions  ? 

But  there  are  clear  testimonies  which  prohibit  the  making  of 
such  traditions,  as  though  they  merited  grace  or  were  necessary 
to  salvation.  Paul  says  [Col.  2:  16] :  "Let  no  man  judge  you 
in  meat,  or  in  drink,  or  in  respect  of  an  holyday,  or  of  the  new 
moon,  or  of  the  Sabbath  days;"  [v.  20,  23]  :  "If  ye  be  dead  with 
Christ  from  the  rudiments  of  the  world,  why,  as  though  living 
in  the  world,  are  ye  subject  to  ordinances  (touch  not;  taste  not; 
handle  not,  which  all  are  to  perish  with  the  using) ;  after  the 
commandments  and  doctrines  of  men?  which  things  have  indeed 
a  show  of  wisdom."  Also  in  Tit.  [1:  14]  he  openly  forbids  tra- 
ditions :  "  Not  giving  heed  to  Jewish  fables  and  commandments 
of  men,  that  turn  from  the  truth."  And  Christ  [Matt.  15:  14] 
says  of  those  who  require  traditions:  "Let  them  alone;  they  be 
blind  leaders  of  the  blind ; "  and  he  rebukes  such  services  [v.  13] : 
"Every  plant  which  my  Heavenly  Father  hath  not  planted, 
shall  be  plucked  up." 

If  bishops  have  the  right  to  burden  churches  with  infinite 
traditions,  and  to  ensnare  consciences,  why  does  Scripture  so 
often  prohibit  to  make  and  to  listen  to  traditions?  Why  does 
it  call  them  "  doctrines  of  devils  "  [1  Tim.  4:1]?  Did  the  Holy 
Ghost  in  vain  forewarn  of  these  things  ? 

Since,  therefore,  ordinances  instituted  as  things  necessary,  or 
with  an  opinion  of  meriting  grace,  are  contrary  to  the  Gospel, 
it  follows  that  it  is  not  lawful  for  any  bishop  to  institute  or  exact 
such  services.  For  it  is  necessary  that  the  doctrine  of  Christian 
liberty  be  preserved  in  the  churches,  namely,  that  the  bondage 
of  the  Law  is  not  necessary  to  justification,  as  it  is  written  in  the 


318  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

Epistle  to  the  Galatians  [5:1]:  "Be  not  entangled  again  with 
the  yoke  of  bondage."  It  is  necessary  that  the  chief  article  of 
the  Gospel  be  preserved,  to  wit,  that  we  obtain  grace  freely  by 
faith  in  Christ,  and  not  for  certain  observances  or  acts  of  wor- 
ship devised  by  men. 

What,  then,  are  we  to  think  of  the  Sunday  and  like  rites  in 
the  house  of  God !  To  this  we  answer,  that  it  is  lawful  for 
bishops  or  pastors  to  make  ordinances  that  things  be  done  orderly 
in  the  Church,  not  that  thereby  we  should  merit  grace  or  make 
satisfaction  for  sins,  or  that  consciences  be  bound  to  judge  them 
necessary  services,  and  to  think  that  it  is  a  sin  to  break  them 
without  offence  to  others.  So  Paul  ordains  [1  Cor.  11 :  5] ,  that 
women  should  cover  their  heads  in  the  congregation  [1  Cor.  14: 
30],  that  interpreters  of  Scripture  be  heard  in  order  in  the 
church,  etc. 

It  is  proper  that  the  churches  should  keep  such  ordinances  for 
the  sake  of  charity  and  tranquility,  so  far  that  one  do  not  offend 
another,  that  all  things  be  done  in  the  churches  in  order,  and 
without  confusion ;  but  so  that  consciences  be  not  burdened  to 
think  that  they  be  necessary  to  salvation,  or  to  judge  that  they 
sin  when  they  break  them  without  offence  to  others;  as  no  one 
will  say  that  a  woman  sins  who  goes  out  in  public  with  her  head 
uncovered,  provided  only  that  no  offence  be  given. 

Of  this  kind,  is  the  observance  of  the  Lord's  Day,  Easter, 
Pentecost,  and  like  holydays  and  rites.  For  those  who  judge 
that,  by  the  authority  of  the  Church,  the  observance  of  the 
Lord's  Day  instead  of  the  Sabbath  Day  was  ordained  as  a  thing 
necessary,  do  greatly  err.  Scripture  has  abrogated  the  Sabbath 
Day;  for  it  teaches  that,  since  the  Gospel  has  been  revealed,  all 
the  ceremonies  of  Moses  can  be  omitted.  And  yet,  because  it 
was  necessary  to  appoint  a  certain  day,  that  the  people  might 
know  when  they  ought  to  come  together,  it  appears  that  the 
Church  [the  Apostles]  designated  the  Lord's  Day  for  this  pur- 
pose ;  and  this  day  seems  to  have  been  chosen  all  the  more  for 
this  additional  reason,  that  men  might  have  an  example  of 
Christian  liberty,  and  might  know  that  the  keeping  neither  of 
the  Sabbath,  nor  of  any  other  day,  is  necessary. 

There  are  monstrous  disputations  concerning  the  changing  of 
the  law,  the  ceremonies  of  the  new  law,  the  changing  of  the 
Sabbath  Day,  which  all  have  sprung  from  the  false  belief  that 
there  must  needs  be  in  the  Church  a  service  like  to  the  Levitical, 
and  that  Christ  had  given  commission  to  the  Apostles  and  bish- 
ops to  devise  new  ceremonies  as  necessary  to  salvation.  These 
errors  crept  into  the  Church  when  the  righteousness  of  faith  was 


THE   AUGSBURG    CONFESSION.  319 

not  clearly  enough  taught.  Some  dispute  that  the  keeping  of 
the  Lord's  Day  is  not  indeed  of  divine  right ;  but  in  a  manner 
so.  They  prescribe  concerning  holydays,  how  far  it  is  lawful  to 
work.  What  else  are  such  disputations  but  snares  of  con- 
sciences ?  For  although  they  endeavor  to  modify  the  traditions, 
yet  the  equity  can  never  be  perceived  as  long  as  the  opinion  re- 
mains that  they  are  necessary,  which  must  needs  remain  where 
the  righteousness  of  faith  and  Christian  liberty  are  disregarded. 

The  Apostles  commanded  to  abstain  from  blood.  Who  doth 
now  observe  it  ?  And  yet  they  that  do  it  not,  sin  not ;  for  not 
even  the  Apostles  themselves  wanted  to  burden  consciences 
with  such  bondage ;  but  they  forbade,  it  for  a  time,  to  avoid 
offence.  For,  in  any  decree,  we  must  consider  what  is  the  per- 
petual aim  of  the  Gospel.  Scarcely  any  Canons  are  kept  with 
exactness,  and,  from  day  to  day,  many  go  out  of  use  even  with 
those  who  are  the  most  zealous  advocates  of  traditions.  Neither 
can  due  regard  be  paid  to  consciences  unless  this  equity  be  ob- 
served, that  we  know  that  the  Canons  are  kept  without  holding 
them  to  be  necessary,  and  that  no  harm  is  done  consciences, 
even  though  traditions  go  out  of  use. 

But  the  bishops  might  easily  retain  the  lawful  obedience  of 
the  people,  if  they  would  not  insist  upon  the  observance  of  such 
traditions  as  cannot  be  kept  with  a  good  conscience.  Now  they 
command  celibacy ;  they  admit  none,  unless  they  swear  that 
they  will  not  teach  the  pure  doctrine  of  the  Gospel.  The 
churches  do  not  ask  that  the  bishops  should  restore  concord  at 
the  expense  of  their  honor;  which,  nevertheless,  it  would  be 
proper  for  good  pastors  to  do.  They  ask  only  that  they  would 
release  unjust  burdens  which  are  new  and  have  been  received 
contrary  to  the  custom  of  the  Church  Catholic.  It  may  be  that 
there  were  plausible  reasons  for  some  of  these  ordinances ;  and 
yet  they  are  not  adapted  to  later  times.  It  is  also  evident  that 
some  were  adopted  through  erroneous  conceptions.  Therefore, 
it  would  be  befitting  the  clemency  of  the  Pontiffs  to  mitigate 
them  now;  because  such  a  modification  does  not  shake  the 
unity  of  the  Church.  For  many  human  traditions  have  been 
changed  in  process  of  time,  as  the  Canons  themselves  show. 
But  if  it  be  impossible  to  obtain  a  mitigation  of  such  observances 
as  cannot  be  kept  without  sin,  we  are  bound  to  follow  the  Apos- 
tolic rule  [Acts  5  :  29] ,  which  commands  us  to  obey  God  rather 
than  men.  Peter  [1  Pet.  5 :  3]  forbids  bishops  to  be  lords,  and 
to  rule  over  the  churches.  Now  it  is  not  our  design  to  wrest 
the  government  from  the  bishops,  but  this  one  thing  is  asked, 
namely,  that  they  allow  the  Gospel  to  be  purely  taught,  and 


320  THE    CONFESSIONS. 

that  they  relax  some  few  observances  which  cannot  be  kept 
without  sin.  But  if  they  make  no  concession,  it  is  for  them  to 
see  how  they  shall  give  account  to  God  for  having,  by  their 
obstinacy,  caused  a  schism. 

Conclusion. 

These  are  the  Chief  Articles  which  seem  to  be  in  controversy. 
For  although  we  might  have  spoken  of  more  Abuses,  yet  to 
avoid  undue  length,  we  have  set  forth  the  chief  points,  from 
which  the  rest  may  be  readily  judged.  There  have  been  great 
complaints  concerning  indulgences,  pilgrimages,  and  the  abuses 
of  excommunications.  The  parishes  have  been  vexed  in  many 
ways  by  the  dealers  in  indulgences.  There  were  endless  con- 
tentions between  the  pastors  and  the  monks  concerning  the 
parochial  rites,  confessions,  burials,  sermons  on  extraordinary 
occasions,  and  innumerable  other  things.  Thing's  of  this  sort 
we  have  passed  over,  so  that  the  chief  points  in  this  matter, 
having  been  briefly  set  forth,  might  be  the  most  readily  under- 
stood. Nor  has  anything  been  here  said  or  adduced  to  the  re- 
proach of  any  one.  Only  those  things  have  been  recounted, 
whereof  we  thought  that  it  was  necessary  to  speak,  so  that  it 
might  be  understood  that,  in  doctrine  and  ceremonies,  nothing 
has  been  received  on  our  part,  against  Scripture  or  the  Church 
Catholic,  since  it  is  manifest  that  we  have  taken  most  diligent 
care  that  no  new  and  ungodly  doctrine  should  creep  into  our 
churches. 

The  above  articles  we  desire  to  present  in  accordance  with 
the  edict  of  Your  Imperial  Majesty,  so  that  our  Confession 
should  therein  be  exhibited,  and  a  summary  of  the  doctrine  of 
our  teachers  might  be  discerned.  If  anything  further  be  de- 
sired, we  are  ready,  God  willing,  to  present  ampler  informa- 
tion according  to  the  Scriptures. 

John,  Duke  of  Saxony,  Elector. 
George,  Margrave  of  Brandenburg. 
Ernest,  Duke  of  Luneburg. 
Philip,  Landgrave  of  Hesse. 
John  Frederick,  Duke  of  Saxony. 
Francis,  Duke  of  Luneburg. 
Wolfgang,  Prince  of  Anhalt. 
Senate  and  Magistracy  of  Nuremberg. 
Senate  of  Reutlingen. 


HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION  OF  OUR  LORD 

AS  RECORDED  BY  THE  FOUR  EVANGELISTS. 


PART  FIRST. 


rilHEN  gathered  the  chief  priests  and  the  Pharisees 
JL  a  council,  and  said,  What  do  we  ?  for  this  man 
doeth  many  miracles.  If  we  let  him  thus  alone,  all 
men  will  believe  on  him;  and  the  Romans  shall  come 
and  take  away  both  our  place  and  nation.  And  one 
of  them,  named  Caiaphas,  being  the  high  priest  that 
same  year,  said  unto  them,  Ye  know  nothing  at  all,  nor 
consider  that  it  is  expedient  for  us  that  one  man  should 
die  for  the  people,  and  that  the  whole  nation  perish  not. 
And  this  spake  he  not  of  himself:  but  being  high  priest 
that  year,  he  prophesied  that  Jesus  should  die  for  that 
nation  ;  and  not  for  that  nation  only,  but  that  also  he 
should  gather  together  in  one  the  children  of  God  that 
were  scattered  abroad.  Then  from  that  day  forth  they 
took  counsel  together  for  to  put  him  to  death. 

And  Jesus  going  up  to  Jerusalem  took  the  twelve 
disciples  apart  in  the  way,  and  said  unto  them,  Behold, 
we  go  up  to  Jerusalem,  and  all  things  that  are  written 
by  the  prophets  concerning  the  Son  of  man  shall  be 
accomplished,  For  he  shall  be  delivered  unto  the  Gen- 
tiles, and  shall  be  mocked,  and  spitefully  entreated,  and 
spitted  on :  and  they  shall  scourge  him,  and  put  him  to 
death ;  and  the  third  day  he  shall  rise  again.  And 
21  321 


322  THE   PASSION   HISTORY. 

they  understood  none  of  these  things:  and  this  saying 
was  hid  from  them,  neither  knew  they  the  things  which 
were  spoken. 

Then  Jesus  six  days  before  the  passover  came  to 
Bethany,  where  Lazarus  was  which  had  been  dead, 
whom  he  raised  from  the  dead.  There  they  made  him 
a  supper  in  the  house  of  Simon  the  leper;  and  Mar- 
tha served :  but  Lazarus  was  one  of  them  that  sat  at 
the  table  with  him.  And  as  he  sat  at  meat,  there  came 
a  woman  having  an  alabaster  box  of  ointment  of  spike- 
nard very  precious ;  and  she  brake  the  box  and  poured 
it  on  his  head,  and  anointed  the  feet  of  Jesus,  and 
wiped  his  feet  with  her  hair ;  and  the  house,  was  filled 
with  the  odor  of  the  ointment.  Then  saith  one  of  his 
disciples,  Judas  Iscariot,  Simon's  son,  which  should  be- 
tray him,  Why  was  not  this  ointment  sold  for  three 
hundred  pence,  and  given  to  the  poor?  This  he  said, 
not  that  he  cared  for  the  poor ;  but  because  he  was  a 
thief,  and  had  the  bag,  and  bare  what  was  put  therein. 
And  Jesus  said,  Let  her  alone;  why  trouble  ye  her? 
she  hath  wrought  a  good  work  on  me.  For  ye  have 
the  poor  with  you  always,  and  whensoever  ye  will  ye 
may  do  them  good  ;  but  me  ye  have  not  always.  She 
hath  done  what  she  could :  she  is  come  aforehand  to 
anoint  my  body  to  the  burying.  Verily  I  say  unto  you; 
Wheresoever  this  gospel  shall  be  preached  throughout 
the  whole  world,  this  also  that  she  hath  done  shall  be 
spoken  of  for  a  memorial  of  her. 

On  the  next  day,  when  they  drew  nigh  unto  Jerusa- 
lem, and  were  come  to  Bethphage,  unto  the  mount  of 
Olives ,  then  sent  Jesus  two  disciples,  saying  unto  them, 
Go  into  the  village  over  against  you,  and  straightway 
ye  shall  find  an  ass  tied,  and  a  colt  with  her ;  loose 
them,  and  bring  them  unto  me.  And  if  any  man  say 
aught  unto  you,  ye  shall  say,  The  Lord  hath  need  of 
them  ;    and  straightway  he   will  send  them.     All  this 


PART   FIRST.  323 

was  done,  that  it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spoken 
by  the  prophet,  saying :  Tell  ye  the  daughter  of  Sion, 
Behold,  thy  King  cometh  unto  thee,  meek,  and  sitting 
upon  an  ass,  and  a  colt  the  foal  of  an  ass.  And  the 
disciples  went,  and  did  as  Jesus  commanded  them,  and 
brought  the  ass  and  the  colt,  and  put  on  them  their 
clothes,  and  they  set  him  thereon.  The  people  there- 
fore that  was  with  him  when  he  called  Lazarus  out-  of 
his  grave,  and  raised  him  from  the  dead,  bare  record. 
And  many  spread  their  garments  in  the  way ;  others 
cut  down  branches  from  the  trees,  and  strewed  them  in 
the  way.  And  the  multitudes  that  went  before,  and  that 
followed,  cried,  saying,  Hosanna  to  the  Son  of  David ; 
Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord ; 
Hosanna  iu  the  highest. 

And  some  of  the  Pharisees  from  among  the  multitude 
said  unto  him,  Master,  rebuke  thy  disciples.  And  he 
answered  and  said  unto  them,  I  tell  you  that,  if  these 
should  hold  their  peace,  the  stones  would  immediately 
cry  out.  And  when  he  was  come  near,  he  beheld  the 
city,  and  wept  over  it,  saying,  If  thou  hadst  known, 
even  thou,  at  least  in  this  thy  day,  the  things  which 
belong  unto  thy  peace  !  but  now  they  are  hid  from 
thine  eyes.  For  the  days  shall  come  upon  thee,  that 
thine  enemies  shall  cast  a  trench  about  thee,  and  com- 
pass thee  round,  and  keep  thee  in  on  every  side,  and 
shall  lay  thee  even  with  the  ground,  and  thy  children 
within  thee ;  and  they  shall  not  leave  in  thee  one  stone 
upon  another  :  because  thou  k  newest  not  the  time  of  thy 
visitation. 

And  when  he  was  come  into  Jerusalem,  all  the  city 
was  moved,  saying,  Who  is  this  ?  And  the  multitude 
said,  This  is  Jesus,  the  prophet  of  Nazareth  of  Galilee. 
And  Jesus  went  into  the  temple  of  God,  and  cast  out 
all  them  that  sold  and  bought  in  the  temple,  and  over- 
threw the  tables  of  the  money-changers,  and  the  seats 


324  THE    PASSION   HISTORY. 

of  them  that  sold  doves.  And  said  unto  them,  It  is 
written,  My  house  shall  be  called  the  house  of  prayer; 
but  ye  have  made  it  a  den  of  thieves.  And  it  came  to 
pass,  that  as  he  taught  the  people  in  the  temple,  and 
preached  the  gospel,  the  chief  priests  and  the  scribes 
came  upon  him  with  the  elders,  and  spake  unto  him, 
saying,  Tell  us,  by  what  authority  doest  thou  these 
things?  or  who  is  he  that  gave  thee  this  authority? 
And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  I  will  also  ask 
of  you  one  question,  and  answer  me,  and  I  will  tell  you 
by  what  authority  I  do  these  things.  The  baptism  of 
John,  was  it  from  heaven,  or  of  men  ?  And  they  rea- 
soned with  themselves,  saying,  If  we  shall  say,  From 
heaven ;  he  will  say,  Why  then  believed  ye  him  not  ? 
But  and  if  we  say,  Of  men ;  all  the  people  will  stone 
us ;  for  they  be  persuaded  that  John  was  a  prophet. 
And  they  answered  Jesus,  and  said,  We  cannot  tell. 
And  he  said  unto  them,  Neither  tell  I  you  by  what  au- 
thority I  do  these  things.  There  was  a  certain  house- 
holder, which  planted  a  vineyard,  and  hedged  it  round- 
about, and  digged  a  wine- press  in  it,  and  built  a  tower, 
and  let  it  out  to  husbandmen,  and  went  into  a  far  coun- 
try. And  when  the  time  of  the  fruit  grew  near,  he 
sent  a  servant  to  the  husbandmen,  that  they  should 
give  him  of  the  fruit  of  the  vineyard :  but  the  husband- 
men beat  him,  and  sent  him  away  empty.  And  again 
he  sent  unto  them  another  servant ;  and  at  him  they 
cast  stones,  and  wounded  him  in  the  head,  and  sent  him 
away  shamefully  handled.  And  again  he  sent  another, 
and  him  they  killed,  and  many  others ;  beating  some, 
and  killing  some.  Having  yet  therefore  one  son,  his 
well  beloved,  he  sent  him  also  last  unto  them,' saying, 
They  will  reverence  my  son.  But  when  the  husband- 
men saw  him,  they  reasoned  among  themselves,  saying, 
This  is  the  heir :  come,  let  us  kill  him,  that  the  inherit- 
ance may  be  ours.     So  they  cast  him  out  of  the  vine- 


PART    SECOND.  325 

yard,  and  killed  him.  What  therefore  shall  the  Lord 
of  the  vineyard  do  unto  those  husbandmen  ?  They  say 
unto  him,  He  will  miserably  destroy  those  wicked  men, 
and  will  let  out  his  vineyard  unto  other  husbandmen, 
which  shall  render  him  the  fruits  in  their  seasons. 
Jesus  saitli  unto  them,  Did  ye  never  read  in  the  Scrip- 
tures, The  stone  which  the  builders  rejected,  the  same 
is  become  the  head  of  the  corner ;  this  is  the  Lord's 
doing,  and  it  is  marvellous  in  our  eyes?  Therefore  say  I 
unto  you,  The  kingdom  of  God  shall  be  taken  from  you, 
and  given  to  a  nation  bringing  forth  the  fruits  thereof. 
And  whosoever  shall  fall  on  this  stone  shall  be  broken : 
but  on  whomsoever  it  shall  fall,  it  will  grind  him  to 
powder.  O  Jerusalem,  Jerusalem,  thou  that  killest  the 
prophets,  and  stonest  them  which  are  sent  unto  thee, 
how  often  would  I  have  gathered  thy  children  together, 
even  as  a  hen  gathereth  her  chickens  under  her  wings, 
and  ye  would  not !  Behold,  your  house  is  left  unto  you 
desolate.  For  I  say  unto  you,  Ye  shall  not  see  me 
henceforth,  till  ye  shall  say,  Blessed  is  He  that  cometh 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

And  when  the  chief  priests  and  Pharisees  had  heard 
bis  parables,  they  perceived  that  he  spake  of  them. 
And  when  they  sought  to  lay  hands  on  him,  they  feared 
the  multitude,  because  they  took  him  for  a  prophet ;  and 
they  left  him,  and  went  their  way. 


PART  SECOND. 

nnHEN  came  the  day  of  unleavened  bread,  when  the 
JL  passover  must  be  killed.  And  he  sent  Peter  and 
John,  saying,  Go  and  prepare  us  the  passover,  that  we 
may  eat.  And  they  said  unto  him,  Where  wilt  thou 
that  we  prepare?  And  he  said  unto  them,  Behold, 
when  ye  are  entered  into  the  city,  there  shall  a  man 
meet  you,  bearing  a  pitcher  of  water ;   follow  him  into 


326  THE    PASSION   HISTORY. 

the  house  where  he  entereth  in.  And  ye  shall  say  unto 
the  goodman  of  the  house,  The  Master  saith  unto  thee, 
My  time  is  at  hand ;  I  will  keep  the  passover  at  thy 
house  with  my  disciples.  And  he  shall  show  you  a 
large  upper  room  furnished :  there  make  ready.  And 
his  disciples  went  forth,  aud  came  into  the  city,  and 
found  as  he  had  said  unto  them  :  and  they  made  ready 
the  passover. 

Now  when  the  even  was  come  lie  sat  down  with  the 
twelve.  And  he  said  unto  them,  With  desire  I  have 
desired  to  eat  this  passover  with  you  before  I  suffer : 
For  I  say  unto  you,  I  will  not  any  more  eat  thereof, 
until  it  be  fulfilled  in  the  kingdom  of  God.  And  he 
took  the  cup  and  gave  thanks,  and  said,  Take  this,  and 
divide  it  among  yourselves :  for  I  say  unto  you,  I  will 
not  drink  of  the  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  that  day  when 
I  drink  it  new  with  you  in  my  Father's  kingdom. 

And  there  was  also  a  strife  among  them,  which  of 
them  should  be  accounted  the  greatest.  And  he  said 
unto  them,  The  kings  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  lordship 
over  them  ;  and  they  that  exercise  authority  upon  them 
are  called  benefactors.  But  ye  shall  not  be  so :  but  he 
that  is  greatest  among  you,  let  him  be  as  the  younger ; 
and  he  that  is  chief,  as  he  that  doth  serve.  For  whether 
is  greater,  he  that  sitteth  at  meat,  or  he  that  serveth  ? 
is  not  he  that  sitteth  at  meat?  but  I  am  among  you 
as  he  that  serveth.  Ye  are  they  which  have  continued 
with  me  in  my  temptations.  And  I  appoint  unto  you 
a  kingdom,  as  my  Father  hath  appointed  unto  me ; 
that  ye  may  eat  and  drink  at  my  table  in  my  kingdom, 
and  sit  on  thrones  judging  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel. 

And  supper  being  ended,  the  devil  having  now  put 
into  the  heart  of  Judas  Iscariot,  Simon's  son,  to  betray 
him;  Jesus  knowing  that  the  Father  had  given  all 
things  unto  his  hands,  and  that  he  was  come  from  God, 
and  went  to  God  ;    he  riseth  from  supper,  and  laid  aside 


PART    SECOND.  327 

his  garments  ;  and  took  a  towel,  and  girded  himself. 
After  that  he  poureth  water  into  a  basin,  and  began  to 
wash  the  disciples'  feet,  and  to  wipe  them  with  the  towel 
wherewith  he  was  girded.  Then  cometh  he  to  Simon 
Peter :  and  Peter  saith  unto  him,  Lord,  dost  thou  wash 
my  feet  ?  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him,  What  I 
do  thou  knowest  not  now ;  but  thou  shalt  know  here- 
after. Peter  saith  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  never  wash  my 
feet.  Jesus  answered  him,  If  I  wash  thee  not,  thou 
hast  no  part  with  me.  Simon  Peter  saith  unto  him, 
Lord,  not  my  feet  only,  but  also  my  hands  and  my 
head.  Jesus  saith  to  him,  He  that  is  washed  needeth 
not  save  to  wash  his  feet,  but  is  clean  every  whit :  and 
ye  are  clean,  but  not  all.  For  he  knew  who  should  be- 
tray him ;  therefore  said  he,  Ye  are  not  all  clean.  So 
after  he  had  washed  their  feet,  and  had  taken  his  gar- 
ments, and  was  set  down  again,  he  sa'd  unto  them, 
Know  ye  what  I  have  done  to  you  ?  Ye  call  me  Master 
and  Lord :  and  ye  say,  well ;  for  so  I  am.  If  I  then, 
your  Lord  and  Master,  have  washed  your  feet ;  ye  also 
ought  to  wash  one  another's  feet.  For  I  have  given 
you  an  example,  that  ye  should  do  as  I  have  done  to 
you.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  The  servant  is  not 
greater  than  his  lord ;  neither  he  that  is  sent  greater 
than  he  that  sent  him.  If  ye  know  these  things,  happy 
are  ye  if  ye  do  them. 

When  Jesus  had  thus  said,  he  was  troubled  in  spirit, 
and  testified,  and  said,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you, 
that  one  of  you  shall  betray  me.  Then  the  disciples 
looked  one  on  another,  doubting  of  whom  he  spake. 
Then  Judas,  which  betrayed  him,  answered  and  said, 
Master,  is  it  J?  He  said  unto  him,  Thou  hast  said. 
Now  there  was  leaning  on  Jesus'  bosom  one  of  his  dis- 
ciples, whom  Jesus  loved.  Simon  Peter  therefore  beck- 
oned to  him,  that  he  should  ask  who  it  should  be  of 
whom  he  spake.     He  then  lying  on.  Jesus'  breast  saith 


328  THE    PASSION   HISTORY. 

unto  him,  Lord,  who  is  it?  Jesus  answered,  He  it  is,  to 
whom  I  shall  give  a  sop,  when  I  have  dipped  it.  And 
when  he  had  dipped  the  sop,  he  gave  it  to  Judas  Iscar- 
iot,  the  son  of  Simon.  And  after  the  sop  Satan  entered 
into  him.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  That  thou  doest,  do 
quickly.  Now  no  man  at  the  table  knew  for  what  intent 
he  spake  this  unto  him.  For  some  of  them  thought, 
because  Judas  had  the  bag,  that  Jesus  had  said  unto 
him,  Buy  those  things  that  we  have  need  of  against  the 
feast ;  or,  that  he  should  give  something  to  the  poor. 
He  then,  having  received  the  sop,  went  immediately 
out;  and  it  was  night.  And  the  Lord,  said,  Simon, 
Simon,  behold,  Satan  hath  desired  to  have  you,  that  he 
may  sift  you  as  wheat;  but  I  have  prayed  for  thee, 
that  thy  faith  fail  not:  and  when  thou  art  converted, 
strengthen  thy  brethren.  And  he  said  unto  him,  Lord, 
I  am  ready  to  go  with  thee,  both  into  prison,  and  to 
death.  And  he  said,  I  tell  thee,  Peter,  the  cock  shall 
not  crow  this  day,  before  that  thou  shalt  thrice  deny 
that  thou  knowest  me. 

And  as  they  did  eat,  Jesus  took  bread,  and  blessed, 
and  brake  it,  and  gave  to  the  disciples,  and  said,  Take, 
eat ;  this  is  my  body,  which  is  given  for  you  :  this  do  in 
remembrance  of  me.  After  the  same  manner  also  he 
took  the  cup,  when  he  had  supped,  and  gave  thanks, 
and  gave  it  to  them,  saying,  Drink  ye  all  of  it.  This 
cup  is  the  New  Testament  in  my  blood,  which  is  shed 
for  you  and  for  many  for  the  remission  of  sins :  this  do 
ye,  as  oft  as  you  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me ;  and 
they  all  drank  of  it.  And  when  they  had  sung  a  hymn 
they  went  out  into  the  mount  of  Olives. 


PART  THIRD. 


A 


ND  Jesus  lifted  up  his  eyes  to  heaven,  and  said, 
Father,  the  hour  is  come ;  glorify  thy  Son,  that 


PART    THIRD.  329 

thy  Son  also  may  glorify  thee  :  as  thou  hast  given   him 
power  over  all  flesh,  that  he  should  give  eternal  life  to 
as  many  as  thou  hast  given  him.     And  this  is  life  eter- 
nal, that  they  might  know  thee  the  only  true  God,  and 
Jesus  Christ,  whom  thou  hast  sent.     I   have   glorified 
thee  on  the  earth  :  I  have  finished  the  work  which  thou 
gavest  me  to  do.     And  now,  O  Father,  glorify  thou  me 
with  thine  own  self,  with  the  glory  which  I  had  with 
thee  before  the  world  was.     I  have  manifested  thy  name 
unto  the  men  which  thou  gavest  me  out  of  the  world  : 
thine  they  were,  and  thou  gavest  them   me;  and  they 
have  kept  thy  word.     Now  they  have  known  that  all 
things  whatsoever  thou  hast  given  me  are  of  thee.     For 
I  have  given  unto  them  the  words  which  thou  gavest 
me ;   and   they  have  received   them,  and  have   known 
surely  that  I  came  out  from  thee,  and  they  have  be- 
lieved that  thou  didst  send  me.     I  pray  for  them :    I 
pray  not  for  the  world,  but  for  them  which  thou  hast 
given  me ;  for  they  are  thine.     And  all  mine  are  thine, 
and  thine  are  mine ;  and  I  am  glorified  in  them.     And 
now  I  am  no  more  in  the  world,  but  these  are  in  the 
world,  and  I  come  to  thee.     Holy  Father,  keep  through 
thine  own  name  those  whom  thou  hast  given  me,  that 
they  may  be  one,  as  we  are.     While  I  was  with  them  in 
the  world,  I  kept  them  in  thy  name :   those  that  thou 
gavest  me  I  have  kept,  and  none  of  them  is  lost,  but  the 
son  of  perdition ;  that  the  Scripture  might  be  fulfilled. 
And  now  come  I  to  thee ;  and  these  things  I  speak  in 
the  world,  that  they  might  have   my  joy  fulfilled   in 
themselves.     I   have   given   them   thy   word ;   and   the 
world  hath  hated  them,   because  they  are  not  of  the 
world,  even  as  I  am  not  of  the  world.     I  pray  not  that 
thou  shouldest  take  them  out  of  the  world,  but  that 
thou  shouldest  keep  them  from  the  evil.     They  are  not 
of  the  world,  even  as  I  am  not  of  the  world.     Sanctify 
them  through  thy  truth :  thy  word  is  truth.     As  thou 


330  THE    PASSION   HISTORY. 

hast  sent  me  into  the  world,  even  so  have  I  also  sent 
them  into  the  world.  And  for  their  sakes  I  sanctify 
myself,  that  they  also  might  be  sanctified  through  the 
truth.  Neither  pray  I  for  these  alone,  but  for  them 
also  which  shall  believe  on  me  through  their  word; 
that  they  all  maybe  one;  as  thou,  Father,  art  in  me, 
and  I  in  thee,  that  they  also  may  be  one  in  us ;  that  the 
world  may  believe  that  thou  hast  sent  me.  And  the 
glory  which  thou  gavest  me  I  have  given  them;  that 
they  may  be  one,  even  as  we  are  one:  I  in  them,  and 
thou  in  me,  that  they  may  be  made  perfect  in  one ;  and 
that  the  world  may  know  that  thou  hast  sent  me,  and 
hast  loved  them,  as  thou  hast  loved  me.  Father,  I  will 
that  they  also,  whom  thou  hast  given  me,  be  with  me 
where  I  am ;  that  they  may  behold  my  glory,  which 
thou  hast  given  me:  for  thou  lovedst  me  before  the 
foundation  of  the  world.  O  righteous  Father,  the  world 
hath  not  known  thee :  but  I  have  known  thee,  and  these 
have  known  that  thou  hast  sent  me.  And  I  have  de- 
clared unto  them  thy  name,  and  will  declare  it ;  that 
the  love  wherewith  thou  hast  loved  me  may  be  in  them, 
and  I  in  them. 

When  Jesus  had  spoken  these  words,  he  went  forth 
with  his  disciples  over  the  brook  Cedron,  where  was  a 
garden,  which  was  named  Gethsemane :  into  which  he 
entered,  and  saith  unto  the  disciples,  Sit  ye  here,  while 
I  go  and  pray  yonder.  And  he  took  with  him  Peter 
and  the  two  sons  of  Zebedee,  and  began  to  be  sorrowful 
and  very  heavy.  Then  saith  he  unto  them,  My  soul  is 
exceeding  sorrowful,  even  unto  death :  tarry  ye  here, 
and  watch  with  me.  And  he  was  withdrawn  from  them 
about  a  stone's  cast,  and  kneeled  down,  and  pray<d. 
And  he  went  a  little  iurther,  and  fell  on  his  face,  and 
prayed,  saying,  O  my  Father,  if  it  be  possible,  let  this 
cup  pass  from  me:  nevertheless,  not  as  I  will,  but  as 
thou  wilt.     And  he  cometh  unto  the  disciples,  and  find- 


PART   THIRD.  331 

eth  them  asleep,  and  saith  unto  Peter,  What,  could  ye 
not  watch  with  me  one  hour?  Watch  and  pray,  that 
ye  enter  not  into  temptation :  the  spirit  indeed  is  will- 
ing, but  the  flesh  is  weak.  He  went  away  again  the 
second  time,  and  prayed,  saying,  O  my  Father,  if  this 
cup  may  not  pass  away  from  me,  except  I  drink  it,  thy 
will  be  done.  And  he  came  and  found  them  asleep 
again:  for  their  eyes  were  heavy,  neither  wist  they 
what  to  answer  him.  And  lie  left  them,  and  went  away 
again,  and  prayed  the  third  time,  saying  the  same 
words,  Father,  if  thou  be  willing,  remove  this  cup  from 
me:  nevertheless,  not  my  will,  but  thine,  be  done. 
And  there  appeared  an  angel  unto  him  from  heaven, 
strengthening  him.  And  being  in  an  agony  he  prayed 
more  earnestly :  and  his  sweat  was  as  it  were  great 
drops  of  blood  falling  down  to  the  ground.  And  when 
he  rose  up  from  prayer,  and  was  come  to  his  disciples, 
he  found  them  sleeping  for  sorrow,  and  said  unto  thern, 
Why  sl^ep  ye?  rise  and  pray,  lest  ye  enter  into  tempta- 
tion. Sleep  on  now,  and  take  your  rest :  behold,  the 
hour  is  at  hand,  and  the  Son  of  man  is  betrayed  into 
the  hands  of  sinners.  Rise,  let  us  be  going  :  behold,  he 
is  at  hand  that  doth  betray  me. 

And  while  he  yet  spake,  lo,  Judas,  one  of  the  twelve, 
came,  and  with  him  a  great  multitude  with  swords  and 
staves,  from  the  chief  priests  and  elders  of  the  people. 
Now  he  that  betrayed  him  gave  them  a  sign,  saying, 
Whomsoever  I  shall  kiss,  that  same  is  he ;  hold  him 
fast.  Jesus  therefore,  knowing  all  things  that  should 
come  upon  him,  went  forth,  and  said  unto  them,  Whom 
seek  ye?  They  answered  him,  Jesus  of  Nazareth. 
Jesus  said  unto  them,  I  am  he.  And  Judas  also,  which 
betrayed  him,  stood  with  them.  As  soon  as  he  had  said 
unto  them,  I  am  he,  they  went  backward  and  fell  to  the 
ground.  Then  asked  he  them  again,  Whom  seek  ye? 
And  they  said  Jesus  of  Nazareth.     Jesus  answered,  I 


332  THE    PASSION    HISTOHY. 

have  told  you  that  I  am  he :  if  therefore  ye  seek  me, 
let  these  go  their  way :  that  the  saying  might  be  fulfilled, 
which  he  spake,  Of  them  which  thou  gavest  me  have  I 
lost  none.  And  forthwith  Judas  came  to  Jesus,  and 
said,  Hail,  Master;  and  kissed  him.  And  Jesus  said 
unto  him,  Judas,  betrayest  thou  the  Son  of  man  with  a 
kiss?  When  they  which  were  about  him  saw  what 
would  follow,  they  said  unto  him,  Lord,  shall  we  smite 
with  the  sword  ?  And  one  of  them,  Simon  Peter,  hav- 
ing a  sword,  smote  the  high  priest's  servant,  and  cut 
off  his  right  ear.  And  Jesus  said,  Suffer  ye  thus  far. 
And  he  touched  his  ear,  and  healed  him.  Then  said 
Jesus  unto  Peter,  Put  up  again  thy  sword  into  his 
place:  for  all  they  that  take  the  sword  shall  perish 
with  the  sword.  Thinkest  thou  that  I  cannot  now 
pray  to  my  Father,  and  he  shall  presently  give  me 
more  than  twelve  legions  of  angels?  But  how  then 
shall  the  Scriptures  be  fulfilled,  that  thus  it  must  be? 
In  that  same  hour  said  Jesus  to  the  multitudes,  Are  ye 
come  out  as  against  a  thief  with  swords  and  staves  for 
to  take  me?  I  sat  daily  with  you  teaching  in  the  tem- 
ple, and  ye  laid  no  hold  on  me,  but  this  is  your  hour, 
and  the  power  of  darkness.  But  all  this  was  done,  that 
the  Scriptures  of  the  prophets  might  be  fulfilled.  Then 
all  the  disciples  forsook  him,  and  fled.  And  they  that 
had  laid  hold  on  Jesus  led  him  away  to  Caiaphas  the 
high  priest,  where  the  scribes  and  the  elders  were  as- 
sembled. But  Peter  followed  him  afar  off  unto  the 
high  priest's  palace. 

PART  FOURTH. 

THEN  the  band  and  the  captain  and  officers  of  the 
Jews  took  Jesus,  and  bound  him,  and  led  him  away 
to  Annas  first;  for  he  was  father-in-law  to  Caiaphas, 
which  was  the  high  priest  that  same  year.     Now  Caia- 


PART   FOURTH.  333 

phas  was  he  which  gave  counsel  to  the  Jews,  that  it  was 
expedient  that  one  man  should  die  for  the  people.  Now 
Annas  had  sent  Jesus  bound  unto  Caiaphas  the  high 
priest,  where  all  the  chief  priests  and  the  scribes  and 
the  elders  were  assembled.  The  high  priest  then  asked 
Jesus  of  his  disciples,  and  of  his  doctrine.  Jesus  an- 
swered him,  I  spake  openly  to  the  world ;  I  ever  taught 
in  the  synagogue,  and  in  the  temple,  whither  the  Jews 
always  resort ;  and  in  secret  have  I  said  nothing.  Why 
askest  thou  me  ?  ask  them  which  heard  me,  what  I  have 
said  unto  them  :  behold,  they  know  what  I  said.  And 
when,  he  had  thus  spoken,  one  of  the  officers  which 
stood  by  struck  Jesus  with  the  palm  of  his  hand,  say- 
ing, Answerest  thou  the  high  priest  so  ?  Jesus  answered 
him,  If  I  have  spoken  evil,  bear  witness  of  the  evil : 
but  if  well,  why  smitest  thou  me  ? 

Now  the  chief  priests,  and  elders,  and  all  the  council, 
sought  false  witness  against  Jesus,  to  put  him  to  death  : 
but  found  none.  For  many  bare  false  witness  against 
him,  but  their  witness  agreed  not  together.  At  the  last 
came  two  false  witnesses,  and  said,  This  fellow  said,  I 
am  able  to  destroy  the  temple  of  God,  and  to  build  it 
in  three  days.  And  the  high  priest  stood  up  in  the 
midst  and  asked  Jesus,  saying,  Answerest  thou  nothing  ? 
what  is  it  which  these  witness  against  thee?  But 
Jesus  held  his  peace.  Again  the  high  priest  asked 
him,  and  said  unto  him,  Art  thou  the  Christ,  the  Son 
of  the  Blessed  ?  I  adjure  thee  by  the  living  God  that 
thou  tell  us  whether  thou  be  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  God. 
Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  hast  said :  I  am ;  neverthe- 
less I  say  unto  you,  Hereafter  shall  ye  see  the  Son  of 
man  sitting  on  the  right  hand  of  power,  and  coming  in 
the  clouds  of  heaven.  Then  the  high  priest  rent  his 
clothes,  saying,  He  hath  spoken  blasphemy ;  what  fur- 
ther need  have  we  of  witnesses?  behold,  now  ye  have 
heard  his  blasphemy      What  think  ye  ?     They  answered 


334  THE    PASSION   HISTORY. 

and  said,  He  is  guilty  of  death.  Then  did  they  spit  in 
his  face,  and  buffeted  him ;  and  others  smote  him  with 
the  palms  of  their  hands,  saying,  Prophesy  unto  us, 
thou  Christ :  Who  is  he  that  smote  thee? 

But  Peter  stood  at  the  door  without.  Then  went  out 
that  other  disciple,  which  was  known  unto  the  high 
priest,  and  spake  unto  her  that  kept  the  door,  and 
brought  in  Peter.  Then  saith  the  damsel  that  kept  the 
door  unto  Peter,  Art  not  thou  also  one  of  this  man's 
disciples?  He  saith,  I  am  not,  and  went  in,  and  sat 
with  the  servants  to  see  the  end.  And  the  servants 
and  officers  stood  there,  who  had  made  a  lire  of  coals, 
for  it  was  cold ;  and  they  warmed  themselves :  and 
Peter  stood  with  them,  and  warmed  himself.  There 
cometh  one  of  the  maids  of  the  high  priest ;  and  when 
she  saw  Peter  warming  himself,  she  looked  upon  him 
and  said,  Thou  also  wast  with  Jesus  of  Nazareth.  But 
he  denied  before  them  all,  saying,  I  know  not,  neither 
understand  I  what  thou  sayest.  And  he  went  out  into 
the  porch ;  and  the  cock  crew.  And  about  the  space 
of  one  hour  after,  another  confidently  affirmed,  saying, 
Of  a  truth  this  fellow  also  was  with  him ;  for  he  is  a 
Galilean.  One  of  the  servants  of  the  high  priest,  being 
his  kinsman  whose  ear  Peter  cut  off,  saith,  Did  I  not 
see  thee  in  the  garden  with  him?  And  after  awhile 
came  unto  him  they  that  stood  by,  and  said  to  Peter, 
Surely  thou  also  art  one  of  them ;  for  thy  speech  be- 
tray eth  thee.  Then  began  he  to  curse  and  to  swear, 
saying,  I  know  not  the  man,  of  whom  ye  speak.  And 
immediately,  while  he  yet  spake,  the  cock  crew  the 
second  time.  And  the  Lord  turned  and  looked  upon 
Peter.  And  Peter  called  to  mind  the  word  that  Jesus 
said  unto  him,  Before  the  cock  crow  twice,  thou  shalt 
deny  me  thrice.  And  Peter  went  out,  and  wept  bit- 
terly. 

When  the  morn-ing  was  come,  the  whole  multitude 


PART    FIFTH.  335 

of  them  arose,  bound  Jesus,  and  carried  him  away  from 
Caiaphas  unto  the  hall  of  judgment,  and  delivered  him 
to  Pontius  Pilate  the  governor.  And  they  themselves 
went  not  into  the  judgment  hall,  lest  they  should  be  de- 
filed, but  that  they  might  eat  the  passover. 

Then  Judas,  which  had  betrayed  him,  when  he  saw 
that  he  was  condemned,  repented  himself,  and  brought 
again  the  thirty  pieces  of  silver  to  the  chief  priests  and 
elders,  saying,  I  have  sinned  in  that  I  have  betrayed 
the  innocent  blood.  And  they  said,  What  is  that  to  us? 
see  thou  to  that.  And  he  cast  down  the  pieces  of  silver 
in  the  temple,  and  departed,  and  wrent  and  hanged  him- 
self. And  the  chief  priests  took  the  silver  pieces,  and 
said,  It  is  not  lawful  for  to  put  them  into  the  treasury, 
because  it  is  the  price  of  blood.  And  they  took  coun- 
sel, and  bought  with  them  the  potter's  field,  to  bury 
strangers  in.  Wherefore  that  field  was  called,  The  field 
of  blood,  unto  this  day.  Then  was  fulfilled  that  which 
was  spoken  by  Jeremy  the  prophet,  saying,  And  they 
took  the  thirty  pieces  of  silver,  the  price  of  him  that 
was  valued,  whom  they  of  the  children  <  f  Israel  did 
value ;  and  gave  them  for  the  potter's  field,  as  the  Lord 
appointed  me. 

PART  FIFTH. 

PILATE  then  went  out  unto  them,  and  said,  What 
accusation  bring  ye  against  this  man  ?  They  an- 
swered and  said  unto  him,  If  he  were  not  a  malefactor, 
we  would  not  have  delivered  him  unto  thee.  Then  said 
Pilate  unto  them,  Take  ye  him,  and  judge  him  accord- 
ing to  your  law.  The  Jews  therefore  said  unto  him,  It 
is  not  lawful  for  us  to  put  any  man  to  death :  that  the 
saying  of  Jesus  might  be  fulfilled,  which  he  spake,  sig- 
nifying what  death  he  should  die. 

And  they  began  to  accuse  him,  saying,  We  found  this 


336  THE    PASSION    HISTORY. 

fellow  perverting  the  nation,  and  forbidding  to  give 
tribute  to  Caesar,  saying  that  he  himself  is  Christ  a 
king.  Then  Pilate  entered  into  the  judgment  hall 
again,  and  called  Jesus,  and  said  unto  him,  Art  thou 
the  King  of  the  Jews?  Jesus  answered  him,  Sayest 
thou  this  thing  of  thyself,  or  did  others  tell  it  thee  of 
me?  Pilate  answered,  Am  I  a  Jew?  Thine  own  na- 
tion, and  the  chief  priests,  have  delivered  thee  unto  me. 
What  hast  thou  done?  Jesus  answered,  My  kingdom 
is  not  of  this  world.  If  my  kingdom  were  of  this 
world,  then  would  my  servants  fight,  that  I  should  not 
be  delivered  to  the  Jews  :  but  now  is  my  kingdom  not 
from  hence.  Pilate  therefore  said  unto  him,  Art  thou 
a  king  then?  Jesus  answered,  Thou  sayest  that  I  am  a 
king.  To  this  end  was  I  born,  and  for  this  cause  came 
I  into  the  world,  that  I  should  bear  witness  unto  the 
truth.  Every  one  that  is  of  the  truth  heareth  my  voice. 
Pilate  saith  unto  him,  What  is  truth  ?  And  when  he 
had  said  this,  he  went  out  again  unto  the  Jews,  and 
saith  unto  them,  I  find  in  him  no  fault  at  all. 

And  when  he  was  accused  of  the  chief  priests  and 
elders,  he  answered  nothing.  Then  said  Pilate  unto 
him,  Hearest  thou  not  how  many  things  they  witness 
against  thee  ?  And  he  answered  him  to  never  a  word ; 
insomuch  that  the  governor  marvelled  greatly.  And 
they  were  the  more  fierce,  saying,  He  stirreth  up  the 
people,  teaching  throughout  all  Jewry,  beginning  from 
Galilee  to  this  place.  When  Pilate  heard  of  Galilee, 
he  asked  whether  the  man  were  a  Galilean.  And  as 
soon  as  he  knew  that  he  belonged  unto  Herod's  juris- 
diction he  sent  him  to  Herod,  who  himself  also  was  at 
Jerusalem  at  that  time.  And  when  Herod  saw  Jesus 
he  was  exceeding  glad  :  for  he  was  desirous  to  see  him 
of  a  long  season,  because  he  had  heard  many  things  of 
him;  and  he  hoped  to  have  seen  some  miracle  done  by 
him.     Then  he  questioned  with  him  in  many  words: 


PART    FIFTH.  33T 

but  he  answered  him  nothing.  And  the  chief  priests  and 
scribes  stood,  and  vehemently  accused  him.  And  Herod 
with  his  men  of  war  set  him  at  naught,  and  mocked 
him,  and  arrayed  him  in  a  gorgeous  robe,  and  sent  him 
again  to  Pilate.  And  the  same  day  Pilate  and  Herod 
were  made  friends  together:  for  before  they  were  at 
enmity  between  themselves. 

And  Pilate,  when  he  had  called  together  the  chief 
priests,  and  the  rulers,  and  the  people,  said  unto  them, 
Ye  have  brought  this  man  unto  me,  as  one  that  per- 
verteth  the  people  :  and,  behold,  I,  having  examined 
him  before  you,  have  found  no  fault  in  this  man  touch- 
ing those  things  whereof  ye  accuse  him ;  no,  nor  yet 
Herod :  for  I  sent  you  to  him  ;  and,  lo,  nothing  worthy 
of  death  is  done  unto  him  :  I  will  therefore  chastise 
him,  and  release  him. 

Now  at  that  feast  the  governor  was  wont  to  release 
unto  the  people  a  prisoner,  whom  they  would.  And 
they  had  then  a  notable  prisoner,  called  Barabbas,  that 
for  sedition  and  murder  was  cast  into  prison,  whom  they 
had  desired  ;  and  the  multitude  crying  aloud  began  to 
desire  him  to  do  as  he  had  ever  clone  unto  them.  But 
Pilate  answered  them,  saying,  Will  ye  that  I  release 
unto  you  the  King  of  the  Jews?  Whom  will  ye 
that  I  release  unto  you  ?  Barabbas,  or  Jesus  which 
is  called  Christ?  For  he  knew  that  for  envy  the 
chief  priests  had  delivered  him.  When  he  was  set 
down  on  the  judgment  seat,  his  wife  sent  unto  him,  say- 
ing, Have  thou  nothing  to  do  with  that  just  man  :  for 
I  have  suffered  many  things  this  day  in  a  dream  be- 
cause of  him.  But  the  chief  priests  moved  the  people, 
that  he  should  rather  release  Barabbas  unto  them. 
And  Pilate  answered  and  said  again  unto  them,  What 
will  ye  then  that  I  shall  do  unto  him  whom  ye  call 
the  King  of  the  Jews  ?  But  they  cried,  saying,  Crucify 
him,  crucify  him.  And  he  said  unto  them  the  third 
22      • 


338  THE    PASSION    HISTORY. 

time,  Why,  what  evil  hath  he  done  ?  I  have  found  no 
cause  of  death  in  him :  I  will  therefore  chastise  him, 
and  let  him  go.  And  they  cried  out  the  more  exceed- 
ingly, Crucify  him.  And  they  were  instant  with  loud 
voices,  requiring  that  he  might  be  crucified :  and  the 
voices  of  them  and  of  the  chief  priests  prevailed. 

Then  Pilate  therefore  took  Jesus,  and  scourged  him. 
Pilate  therefore  went  forth  again,  and  saith  unto  them, 
Behold,  I  bring  him  forth  to  you,  that  ye  may  know 
that  I  find  no  fault  in  him.  Then  came  Jesus  forth, 
wearing  the  crown  of  thorns,  and  the  purple  robe. 
And  Pilate  saith  unto  them,  Behold  the  man.  When 
the  chief  priests  therefore  and  officers  saw  him,  they 
cried  out,  saying,  Crucify  him,  crucify  him.  Pilate 
saith  unto  them,  Take  ye  him,  and  crucify  him :  for  I 
find  no  fault  in  him.  The  Jews  answered  him,  We 
have  a  law,  and  by  our  law  he  ought  to  die,  because  he 
made  himself  the  Son  of  God.  When  Pilate  therefore 
heard  that  saying,  he  was  the  more  afraid;  and  went 
again  into  the  judgment  hall,  and  saith  unto  Jesus, 
Whence  art  thou?  But  Jesus  gave  him  no  answer. 
Then  saith  Pilate  unto  him,  Speakest  thou  not  unto  me? 
knowest  thou  not  that  I  have  power  to  crucify  thee,  and 
have  power  to  release  thee?  Jesus  answered,  Thou 
couldst  have  no  power  at  all  against  me,  except  it  were 
given  thee  from  above :  therefore  he  that  delivered  me 
unto  thee  hath  the  greater  sin.  And  from  thenceforth 
Pilate  sought  to  release  him :  but  the  Jews  cried  out, 
saying,  If  thou  let  this  man  go,  thou  art  not  Csesar's 
friend :  whosoever  maketh  himself  a  king  speaketh 
against  Caesar.  When  Pilate  therefore  heard  that  say- 
ing, he  brought  Jesus  forth,  and  sat  down  in  the  judg- 
ment seat  in  a  place  that  is  called  the  Pavement,  but  in 
the  Hebrew,  Gabbatha.  And  it  was  the  preparation  of 
the  passover,  and  about  the  sixth  hour:  and  he  said 
unto  the  Jews,  Behold  your  King!     But  they  cried  out, 


PART   SIXTH-  839 

Away  with  him,  away  with  him,  crucify  him.  Pilate 
saith  unto  them,  Shall  I  crucify  your  King  ?  The  chief 
priests  answered,  We  have  no  king  but  Gsesar.  When 
Pilate  saw  that  he  could  prevail  nothing,  but  that  rather 
a  tumult  was  made,  he  took  water,  and  washed  his  hands 
before  the  multitude,  saying,  I  am  innocent  of  the  blood 
of  this  just  person  ;  see  ye  to  it.  Then  answered  all  the 
people,  and  said,  His  blood  be  on  us,  and  on  our  chil- 
dren. Then  released  he  Barabbas  unto  them:  and 
when  he  had  scourged  Jesus,  he  delivered  him  to  be 
crucified. 

PART  SIXTH. 

THEN  "the  soldiers  of  the  governor  took  Jesus  'into 
the  common  hall,  and  gathered  unto  him  the  whole 
band  of  soldiers.  And  they  stripped  him,  and  put  on 
him  a  scarlet  robe.  And  when  they  had  platted  a 
crown  of  thorns,  they  put  it  upon  his  head,  and  a  reed 
in  his  right  hand  :  and  they  bowed  the  knee  before 
him,  and  mocked  him,  saying,  Hail,  King  of  the  Jews ! 
And  they  spit  upon  him,  and  took  the  reed?  and  smote 
him  on  the  head.  And  after  that  they  had  mocked 
him  they  took  the  robe  off  from  him,  and  put  his  own 
raiment  on  him,  and  led  him  away  to  crucify  him. 
And  there  were  also  two  others,  malefactors,  led  with 
him  to  be  put  to  death. 

And  he  bearing  his  cross  went  forth  :  and  as  they 
came  out  they  found  a  man  of  Cyrene,  Simon  by  name, 
coming  out  of  the  country,  and  on  him  they  laid  the 
cross,  that  he  might  bear  it  after  Jesus.  And  there 
followed  him  a  great  company  of  people,  and  of  women, 
which  also  bewailed  and  lamented  him.  But  Jesus 
turning  unto  them  said,  Daughters  of  Jerusalem,  weep 
not  for  me,  but  weep  for  yourselves,  and  for  your  chil- 
dren. For,  behold,  the  days  are  coming,  in  the  which 
they  shall  say,  Blessed  are  the  barren,  and  the  wombs 


340  THE    PASSION    HISTORY. 

that  never  bare,  and  the  paps  which  never  gave  suck. 
Then  shall  they  begin  to  say  to  the  mountains,  Fall  on 
us ;  and  to  the  hills,  Cover  us.  For  if  they  do  these 
things  in  a  green  tree,  what  shall  be  done  in  the  dry? 

And  when  they  were  come  unto  a  place  called  Gol- 
gotha, that  is  to  say,  a  place  of  a  skull,  they  gave  him  to 
drink  wine  mingled  with  myrrh  :  but  he  received  it  not. 
There  they  crucified  him.  Then  said  Jesus,  Father, 
forgive  them  ;  for  they  know  not  what  they  do.  And 
it  was  the  third  hour.  And  Pilate  wrote  a  title,  and 
put  it  on  the  cross.  And  the  writing  was,  JESUS  OF 
NAZARETH,  THE  KING  OF  THE  JEWS.  This 
title  then  read  many  of  the  Jews ;  for  the  place  where 
Jesus  was  crucified  was  nigh  to  the  city  :  and  it  was 
written  in  Hebrew,  and  Greek,  and  Latin.  Then  said 
the  chief  priests  of  the  Jews  to  Pilate,  Write  not.  The 
King  of  the  Jews;  but  that  he  said,  I  am  King  of  the 
Jews.  Pilate  answered,  What  I  have  written  I  have 
written. 

Then  the  soldiers,  when  they  had  crucified  Jesus, 
took  his  garments,  and  made  four  parts,  to  every  soldier 
a  part ;  and  also  his  coat :  now  the  coat  was  without 
seam,  woven  from  the  top  throughout.  They  said 
therefore  among  themselves,  Let  us  not  rend  it,  but 
cast  lots  for  it,  whose  it  shall  be :  that  the  Scripture 
might  be  fulfilled,  which  saith,  They  parted  my  raiment 
among  them,  and  for  my  vesture  they  did  cast  lots. 
These  things  therefore  the  soldiers  did.  And  sitting 
down  they  watched  him  there.  And  the  people  stood 
beholding.  And  the  rulers  also  with  them  derided  him, 
saying,  He  saved  others ;  let  him  save  himself,  if  he  be 
Christ  the  chosen  of  God. 

Now  there  stood  by  the  cross  of  Jesus  his  mother, 
and  his  mother's  sister,  Mary  the  wife  of  Cleopas,  and 
Mary  Magdalene.  When  Jesus,  therefore,  saw  his 
mother,  and  the  disciple  standing  bv,  whom  he  loved, 


PART    SIXTH.  341 

he  saith  unto  his  mother,  Woman,  behold  thy  son ! 
Then  saith  he  to  the  disciple,  Behold  thy  mother !  and 
from  that  hour  that  disciple  took  her  unto  his  own 
home. 

And  they  that  passed  by  reviled  him,  wagging  their 
heads,  and  saying,  Ah  thou  that  destroyest  the  temple, 
and  bulkiest  it  in  three  days,  save  thyself.  If  thou  be 
the  Son  of  God,  come  down  from  the  cross.  Likewise 
also  the  chief  priests  mocking  him,  with  the  scribes  and 
elders,  said,  He  saved  others;  himself  he  cannot  save. 
If  he  be  the  King  of  Israel,  let  him  now  come  down 
from  the  cross,  and  we  will  believe  him.  He  trusted  in 
God;  let  him  deliver  him  now,  if  he  will  have  him: 
for  he  said,  I  am  the  Son  of  God.  The  thieves  also, 
which  were  crucified  with  him,  cast  the  same  in  his 
teeth.  And  one  of  the  malefactors  which  were  hanged 
railed  on  him,  saying,  If  thou  be  Christ  save  thyself 
and  us.  But  the  other  answering,  rebuked  him,  say- 
ing, Dost  not  thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou  art  in  the  same 
condemnation  ?  And  we  indeed  justly ;  for  we  receive 
the  due  reward  of  our  deeds :  but  this  man  hath  done 
nothing  amiss.  And  he  said  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  remem- 
ber me  when  thou  comest  into  thy  kingdom.  And  Jesus 
said  unto  him,  Verily  I  say  unto  thee,  To-day  shalt  thou 
be  with  me  in  paradise. 

And  it  was  about  the  sixth  hour,  and  there  was  a 
darkness  over  all  the  earth  until  the  ninth  hour.  And 
the  sun  was  darkened.  And  about  the  ninth  hour 
Jesus  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying,  Eli,  Eli,  lama 
sabachthani  ?  that  is  to  say,  My  God,  my  God,  why 
hast  thou  forsaken  me  ?  And  some  of  them  that  stood 
by,  when  they  heard  it,  said,  Behold,  he  calleth  Elias. 
After  this,  Jesus  knowing  that  all  things  were  now  ac- 
complished, that  the  Scripture  might  be  fulfilled,  saith, 
I  thirst.  Now  there  was  set  a  vessel  full  of  vinegar. 
And  straightway  one  of  them  ran,  and  took  a  sponge, 


342  THE    PASSION   HISTORY. 

and  filled  it  with  vinegar,  and  put  it  on  a  reed,  and 
gave  liim  to  drink.  The  rest  said,  Let  be,  let  us  see 
whether  Elias  will  come  to  save  hirn.  When  Jesus 
therefore  had  received  the  vinegar,  he  said,  It  is  fin- 
ished :  and  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  Father,  into  thy 
hands  I  commend  my  spirit :  and  having  said  thus,  he 
bowed  his  head  and  gave  up  the  ghost.  And,  behold, 
the  veil  of  the  temple  was  rent  in  twain  from  the  top 
to  the  bottom ;  and  the  earth  did  quake,  and  the  rocks 
rent ;  and  the  graves  were  opened ;  and  many  bodies 
of  the  saints  which  slept  arose,  and  came  out  of  the 
graves  after  his  resurrection,  and  went  into  the  holy 
city,  and  appeared  unto  many.  Now  when  the  centu- 
rion, and  they  that  were  with  him  watching  Jesus,  saw 
the  earthquake  and  those  things  that  were  done,  they 
feared  greatly,  saying,  Certainly  this  was  a  righteous 
man.  Truly  this  was  the  Son  of  God.  And  all  the 
people  that  came"  together  to  that  sight,  beholding  the 
things  •which  were  done,  smote  their  breasts  and  re- 
turned. 

PART  SEVENTH. 

AND  all  his  acquaintance  and  the  women  that  fol- 
lowed him  from  Galilee  stood  afar  off,  beholding 
these  things.  Among  which  was  Mary  Magdalene,  and 
Mary  the  mother  of  James  the  Less,  and  of  Joses,  and 
Salome  the  mother  of  Zebedee's  children.  Who  also, 
when  he  was  in  Galilee,  followed  him,  and  ministered 
unto  him  ;  and  many  other  women  which  came  up  with 
him  unto  Jerusalem.         * 

The  Jews  therefore,  because  it  was  the  preparation, 
that  the  bodies  should  not  remain  upon  the  cross  on  the 
Sabbath  day  (for  that  Sabbath  day  was  a  high  day), 
besought  Pilate  that  their  legs  might  be  broken,  and 
that  they  might  be  taken  away.     Then  came  the  sol- 


PART    SEVENTH.  343 

diers,  and  break  the  legs  of  the  first  and  of  the  other 
which  was  crucified  with  him.  But  when  they  came  to 
Jesus,  and  saw  that  he  was  dead  already,  they  brake 
not  his  legs  :  but  one  of  the  soldiers  with  a  spear  pierced 
his  side,  and  forthwith  came  thereout  blood  and  water. 
And  he  that  saw  it  bare  record,  and  his  record  is  true; 
and  he  knoweth  that  he  saith  true,  that  ye  might  be- 
lieve. For  these  things  were  done  that  the  Scripture 
should  be  fulfilled,  A  bone  of  him  shall  not  be  broken. 
And  again  another  Scripture  saith,  They  shall  look  on 
him  whom  they  pierced. 

When  the  even  was  come,  a  rich  man  of  Arimathea 
named  Joseph,  an  honorable  counsellor,  which  also 
waited  for  the  kingdom  of  God,  a  good  man  and  a  just; 
(the  same  had  not  consented  to  the  counsel  and  the 
deed  of  them :)  being  a  disciple  of  Jesus,  but  secretly 
for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came  and  went  in  boldly  unto 
Pilate,  and  craved  the  body  of  Jesus.  And  Pilate 
marvelled  if  he  were  already  dead :  and  calling  unto 
him  the  centurion,  he  asked  him  whether  he  had  been 
any  while  dead.  And  when  he  knew  it  of  the  centu- 
rion, he  gave  the  body  to  Joseph. 

And  Joseph  bought  fine  linen,  and  took  him  down. 
And  there  came  also  Nicodemus  (which  at  the  first 
came  to  Jesus  by  night),  and  brought  a  mixture  of 
myrrh  and  aloes,  about  a  hundred  pound  weight.  Then 
took  they  the  body  of  Jesus,  and  wound  it  in  linen 
clothes  with  the  spices,  as  the  manner  of  the  Jews  is  to 
bury. 

Now  in  the  place  where  he  was  crucified  there  was  a 
garden  ;  and  in  the  garden  a  new  sepulchre,  hewn  out 
in  the  rock  :  wherein  never  before  was  man  laid.  There 
laid  they  Jesus  therefore,  because  of  the  Jews'  prepara- 
tion day;  for  the  sepulchre  was  nigh  at  hand.  And 
Joseph  rolled  a  great  stone  to  the  door  of  the  sepulchre, 
and  departed. 


344  THE    PASSION    HISTORY. 

And  there  was  Mary  Magdalene  and  the  other  Mary 
sitting  over  against  the  sepulchre.  And  the  women 
also  which  came  with  him  from  Galilee  followed  after, 
and  beheld  the  sepulchre  and  how  his  body  was  laid. 
And  they  returned  and  prepared  spices  and  ointments, 
and  rested  the  Sabbath  day,  according  to  the  command- 
ment. 

Now  the  next  day  that  followed  the  day  of  prep- 
aration, the  chief  priests  and  Pharisees  came  together 
unto  Pilate,  saying,  Sir,  Ave  remember  that  that  deceiver 
said  while  he  was  yet  alive,  After  three  days  I  will  rise 
again.  Command  therefore  that  the  sepulchre  be  made 
sure  until  the  third  day,  lest  his  disciples  come  by  night, 
and  steal  him  away,  and  say  unto  the  people,  He  is 
risen  from  the  dead  :  so  the  last  error  shall  be  worse 
than  the  first.  Pilate  said  unto  them,  Ye  have  a  watch  ; 
go  your  way,  make  it  as  sure  as  ye  can.  So  they  went 
and  made  the  sepulchre  sure,  sealing  the  stone  and  sek 
ting  a  watch. 


OEDEES  FOE  MINISTEEIAL  ACTS. 


HOLY   BAPTISM. 

^f  Holy  Baptism  is  the  Sacrament  of  Regeneration,  through 
which  we  are  planted  in  Christ  our  Lord,  buried  into  His  death, 
and  made  children  and  heirs  of  God  with  Him.  God  therein 
maketh  Covenant  with  us,  to  be  to  us  a  gracious  and  loving 
Father,  to  accept  us  as  His  Children,  and  out  of  unspeakable 
love  giveth  us  His  Son  Jesus  Christ  with  all  His  merit,  suffer- 
ings, and  death,  and  in  and  through  Him  forgiveness  of  sins 
and  deliverance  from  death,  the  devil,  and  all  condemnation. 
Therefore  we  are  not  to  esteem  such  treasure  lightly,  nor  to 
treat  it  with  indifference ;  for  holy  Baptism  is  our  consola- 
tion and  way  of  entrance  to  all  the  blessings  of  the  Kingdom 
of  God. 

%  The  Holy  Scriptures  clearly  teach,  that  it  is  the  will  and  inten- 
tion of  God  that  little  children  also  should  be  baptized ;  for 
Baptism  is  the  New  Testament  sign  of  the  Covenant,  as  was 
Circumcision  under  the  Old  Testament.  Christian  parents 
should  therefore  desire,  first  of  all,  that  their  little  ones  be 
baptized,  just  as  children  at  eight  days  old,  by  command  of 
God,  were  circumcised.  Jesus  says,  Whoso  is  not  born  again 
of  water  and  of  the  Spirit,  cannot  enter  into  the  Kingdom  of 
God ;  and  if  children  are  to  come  into  the  Kingdom  of  God 
they  must,  however  recently  born,  be  born  again.  It  is  also 
to  be  believed  that  the  Apostles  baptized  infants,  inasmuch  as 
they  baptized  whole  households.  Certainly  the  contrary  can- 
not be  shown  from  the  Holy  Scriptures. 

^  The  Baptism  of  children  should  be  administered  at  the  earliest 
time  possible  after  birth.  It  should  be  done  at  a  public  ser- 
vice, where  a  number  of  Christians  are  present,  that  the  entire 
congregation  may  not  only  bo  reminded  of  the  necessity  and 
use  of  Baptism,  but  also  admonished  and  moved  to  invoke  the 
Name  of  God  over  the  child,  by  which  through  holy  Baptism 
it  is  planted  in  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  received  into  the 
community  of  His  Church. 

*"[[  If  Baptism  be  administered  in  connection  with  the  regular 
service,  it  may  be  done  after  the  Creed,  or  after  the  General 
Prayer ;  at  Matins  or  Vespers,  after  the  Lesson  or  Address. 


346  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

%  There  also  may  be  a  special  service  for  the  administration  of 
Baptism,  which  should  be  publicly  announced,  and  the  con- 
gregation should  be  invited  to  be  present. 

f  If,  by  reason  of  the  weakness  of  the  child,  or  ther  unavoid- 
able hindrance,  its  Baptism  cannot  take  place  in  the  church, 
it  should  be  baptized  at  whatever  time  and  place  may  be 
suitable ;  for  the  Word'of  God  does  not  limit  Baptism  to  any 
particular  time  or  place. 

Of  Sponsors  in  Baptism. 

%  From  very  ancient  times  the  Church  has  held  it  to  be  right 
and  proper  to  have  Sponsors  in  Baptism :  First,  that  they  may 
be  witnesses  that  the  child  is  baptized.  Second,  that,  along 
with  the  parents,  they  may  bring  the  child  to  the  Lord  Jesus, 
in  its  stead  renounce  the  devil  and  the  world,  confess  the 
Christian  faith,  and  promise  that  what  they  have  solemnly 
spoken  for  it  shall  be  faithfally  kept.  Third,  that,  together 
with  the  parents,  they  may  remind  the  child  of  what  they 
promised  for  it  in  its  Baptism,  giving  diligence  to  have  it  ful- 
fill the  same,  and  learn  the  Ten  Commandments,  the  Creed, 
and  the  Lord's  Prayer.  And  especially  that  in  case  of  the 
early  death  of  its  parents,  they  may  use  their  best,  endeavors, 
in  the  stead  of  those  parents,  to  have  this  accomplished.  From 
all  of  which  it  is  manifest  that  only  God-fearing  persons 
should  be  taken  for  this  high  and  holy  office,  and  that  no  un- 
believers, errorists,  or  persons  not  in  communion  with  the 
Church  are  to  be  accepted  as  Sponsors. 

Of  Baptism  of  Children  in  Danger  of  Death. 

^  When  a  new-born  child  is  in  danger  of  death,  the  Minister 
should  be  promptly  called  to  baptize  it.  In  such  case  he  shall 
use  so  much  of  the  common  Order  for  Baptism  as  the  circum- 
stances allow.  But  where  the  danger  is  very  great,  and  no 
Minister  is  within  reach,  the  father  of  the  child,  or  some  other 
Christian  man  or  woman,  may  baptize  it.  But  they  shall  not 
do  so  except  in  extreme  necessity,  and  then  they  must  be  duly 
careful  to  do  it  in  a  proper  Christian  way,  to  wit :  They  shall 
first  call  upon  God,  praying  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  then  shall 
baptize  the  child  with  water,  saying,  N.,  I  baptize  thee  in  the 
Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
This  being  done,  it  is  not  to  be  doubted  that  the  child  is  truly 
baptized. 


ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS.  347 

«j[  Such  Baptism,  whether  the  child  live  or  die,  is  to  be  reported 
to  the  Minister,  who  shall  inquire  whether  the  child  was  prop- 
erly baptized  with  water,  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  Son,  and 
Holy  Ghost,  which  are  the  two  main  things  to  constitute  a 
proper  Christian  Baptism,  and  if  he  so  find,  he  shall  approve 
it  a3  a  true  Christian  Baptism,  and  enter  the  same  in  the 
records  of  the  Church. 

f  If  the  child  continue  to  live,  it  is  to  be  brought  to  the  Church, 
that  the  minister  may  receive  it  into  the  membership  and  con- 
gregation of  Christians  through  prayer  to  Almighty  God. 

Confirmation  of  Lay-Baptism. 

^f  The  public  confirmation  of  Baptism  administered  by  laymen 
under  necessity  is  of  weighty  importance:  First,  that  the 
parents  may  be  assured  by  the  public  testimony  of  the  Min- 
ister that  their  child  is  properly  baptized,  and  thereby  accept- 
ed and  taken  up  into  the  number  of  God's  flock.  Second, 
that  the  child  itself  in  after  time  may  have  the  more  certain 
testimony  of  its  Baptism,  and  be  able  the  more  surely  to  com- 
fort itself  thereby  in  all  temptations  and  anxieties.  Third, 
that  the  Church  by  such  public  confirmation,  may  be  re- 
minded that  the  holy  Sacraments  must  be  carefully  adminis- 
tered according  to  the  Institution  of  Christ,  and  that,  where 
they  are  so  administered,  they  are  of  full  force  and  virtue, 
since  they  are  not  bound  to  any  mere  outward  circumstances, 
but  rest  entirely  on  the  appointment  of  Christ  and  the  divine 
command  and  promise. 
Tf  At  such  public  confirmation  of  lay-Baptism,  those  who  were 
present  at  its  administration,  and  especially  the  person  who 
administered  it,  should  come  with  the  child  to  the  Church,  as 
in  other  cases  for  Baptism  itself. 
T[  The  child  having  been  presented,  the  Minister  shall  say:  Be- 
loved in  the  Lord!  I  ask  you  in  the  presence  of  God,  Has 
this  child  been  baptized  ?    Answer.  Yes. 

By  whom  was  it  baptized,  and  who  were  present  at  the  time? 
Ans.  N.  and  N.  were  present,  and  N.  baptized  the  child. 

With  what  was  it  baptized?    Ans.  With  water. 

With  what  words  was  it  baptized?  Ans.  The  words:  "I 
baptize  thee  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost." 

Are  you  sure  that  the  words  were  used  according  to  Christ's 
command ;    Ans.  Yes,  v/e  are  sure. 


348  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS. 

Forasmuch,  then,  as  you  have  done  this  in  the  Name  and 
upon  the  command  of  our  Lord,  you  have  done  what  was  meet 
and  right ;  for  little  children  need  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  Who  also  graciously  encouraged  the  bringing  of  them 
to  Him,  as  we  are  comfortably  assured  in  the  Gospel,  where 
it  saith : 

"And  they  brought  young  children  to  Him,  that  He  should 
touch  them:  and  His  disciples  rebuked  those  that  brought 
them.  But  when  Jesus  saw  it,  He  was  much  displeased,  and 
said  unto  them,  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  Me,  and 
forbid  them  not ;  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God.  Verily 
I  say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall  not  receive  the  kingdom  of 
God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein."  (Mark  10: 
13-15. ) 

From  these  words  of  the  Lord  Jesus  we  may  be  confident 
that  this  child  also  hath  been  received  into  the  kingdom  of 
grace.  Let  us  therefore  pray  that  it  may  be  kept  steadfast  in 
the  same  unto  eternal  salvation. 
^  The  Minister,  laying  his  hand  upon  the  head  of  the  child, 
shall  then  say :  Our  Father  Who  art  in  heaven  ;  Hallowed  be 
Thy  Name;  Thy  kingdom  conn  ;  etc.  The  Almighty  God, 
The  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Who  hath  begotten  thee 
again  of  water  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  hath  forgiven  thee  all 
thy  sin,  strengthen  thee  with  His  grace  unto  everlasting  life. 
Amen.  Peace  be  with  thee. 
^  But  if  the  Minister  be  uncertain  whether  the  child  has  been 
baptized,  he  shall  baptize  it  according  to  the  common  Order. 

I.  ORDER   FOR  THE   BAPTISM   OF   INFANTS. 

•]  A  Baptismal  Hymn  may  be  sung,  after  which  the  Minister  shall 
say  to  those  presenting  the  child  or  children  for  Baptism : 

DEAELY  Beloved:  We  learn  from  the  Word  of 
God,  and  know  from  our  own  experience,  that  all 
men  are  conceived  and  born  in  sin,  and  so  are  under 
the  wrath  of  God,  and  would  be  lost  for  ever,  unless  de- 
livered by  our  Loi  d  Jesus  Christ. 

This  child,  then,  is  also  by  nature  sinful  and  corrupt, 
and  in  like  manner  under  the  wrath  of  God ;  but  the 
Father  of  all  mercy  and  grace  hath  promised  and  sent 
His  Son  Jesus  Christ,  Who  hath  borne  the  sins  of  the 


THE    BAPTISM    OF    INFANTS.  349 

whole  world,  and  redeemed  and  saved  little  children, 
no  less  than  others,  from  sin,  death,  and  everlasting 
condemnation.  He  also  commanded  that  little  children 
should  be  brought  to  Him,  and  graciously  received  and 
blessed  them. 

Wherefore  I  beseech  you,  out  of  Christian  love,  to 
Intercede  for  this  child,  to  bring  it  to  the  Lord  Jesus, 
and  to  implore  for  it  the  forgiveness  of  sin,  and  the  grace 
and  salvation  of  His  kingdom ;  not  doubting  that  He 
favorably  regardeth  such  work  of  love,  and  certainly 
heareth  our  prayers. 

And  forasmuch  as  our  Lord  hath  enjoined  and  com- 
manded Baptism,  saying  to  His  disciples :  "  Go  ye 
therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the 
Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost ;  "  and  also  hath  given  promise  :  "  He  that  be- 
lieveth  and  is  baptized  shall  be  saved  ;  "  it  is  meet  and 
right  that,  in  obedience  to  His  command,  and  trusting 
in  His  promise,  you  should  bring  this  child  to  be  bap- 
tized into  His  N&me. 

^  Where  the  ancient  usage  of  signing  with  the  cross  is  still  ob- 
served, or  when  it  is  desired  by  those  presenting  the  child,  the 
Minister  may  make  the  sign  of  the  cross  on  the  child'' s  forehead 
and  breast,  in  token  that  it  is  redeemed  by  Christ  crucified,  say- 
ing ;  Receive  the  sign  of  the  Holy  Cross. 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Immortal  God,  the  Aid  of  all  that 
need,  the  Helper  of  all  that  nee  to  Thee  for  succor, 
the  Life  of  them  that  believe,  and  the  Resurrection  of 
the  dead ;  We  call  upon  Thee  for  this  child  which 
seeketh  the  gift  of  Thy  Baptism  and  Thine  everlasting 
grace  through  regeneration  by  the  Holy  Ghost.  Re- 
ceive him,  O  Lord,  according  to  Thy  Word  and  promise, 
Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you  ;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find  ; 
knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you.     Give  now  to 


350  ORDERS   FOR    MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

him  that  asketh ;  let  him  that  seekelh,  find  ;  and  open 
to  him  that  knocketh,  that  he  may  enjoy  the  everlasting 
benediction  of  Thy  heavenly  washing,  and  come  to  the 
eternal  kingdom  which  Thou  hast  promised ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

f  To  this  the  Minister  may  add : 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  of  Thy 
righteous  judgment  didst  destroy  the  unbelieving 
world  by  the  waters  of  the  flood,  when  of  Thy  great 
mercy  Thou  didst  save  faithful  Noah  and  his  family  ; 
Who  didst  drown  wicked  Pharoah,  with  all  his  army, 
in  the  Eed  Sea,  yet  didst  lead  Thy  people  Israel  safely 
through  the  midst  thereof,  prefiguring  thereby  the 
washing  of  Thy  Holy  Baptism ;  and  Who,  by  the 
Baptism  of  Thy  well-beloved  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  didst 
sanctify  and  appoint  Jordan  and  all  wTaters  to  a  saving 
flood,  and  the  abundant  washing  away  of  sin ;  We  be- 
seech Thee,  of  Thine  infinite  mercy,  to  look  graciously 
upon  this  child,  and  to  bless  it  in  spirit  with  true  faith, 
that,  by  this  salutary  flood,  whatsoever  of  the  old  Adam 
is  inborn  and  worketh  in  it  may  be  washed  away,  and 
that,  being  delivered  out  of  the  number  of  the  unbeliev- 
ing, it  may  be  savingly  kept  in  the  holy  Ark  of  the 
Church,  serve  Thee  in  fervency  of  spirit  and  joyful  hope, 
and  finally,  with  all  believers,  be  accounted  worthy  to 
obtain  Thy  promise  of  everlasting  life  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

%  The  Minister  shall  then  read  the  Gospel  as  herefolloweth,  saying: 

HEAR  the  Holy  Gospel,  which  saith  :  "  They  brought 
young  children  to  Him,  that  He  should  touch 
them :  and  His  disciples  rebuked  those  that  brought 
them.  But  when  Jesus  saw  it,  He  was  much  displeased, 
and  said  unto  them  :  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come 
unto  Me,  and  forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the  king- 


THE    BAPTISM    OF    INFANTS.  351 

dom  of  God.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  whosoever  shall 
not  receive  the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  little  child,  he 
shall  not  enter  therein.  And  He  took  them  up  in  His 
arms,  put  His  hands  upon  them,  and  blessed  them. 
(Mark  10:  13-16.) 

%  Then  the  Minister,  laying  his  right  hand  upon  the  head  of  the 
child,  shall  say,  and  the  Sponsors  and  all  present  shall  say  with 
hint : 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil  ;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

Minister. 

The  Lord  preserve  thy  coming  in  and  thy  going  out, 
from  this  time  forth  even  forevermore. 

^  The  Minister  shall  then  say  to  the  Sponsors: 

Dear  friends :  Inasmuch  as,  out  of  Christian  love, 
you  intercede  for  this  child,  and  stand  in  its  place  in 
this  solemn  act,  I  now  ask  you  to  answer  the  questions, 
which  I  address  to  this  child. 

Dost  thou  renounce  the  devil,  and  all  his  works,  and 

all  his  ways  ? 

Answer.     Yes,  I  renounce. 

Dost  thou  believe  in  God,  the  Father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  ? 

Answer.     Yes,  I  believe. 

Dost  th|)u  believe  in  Jesus  Christ,  His  only  Son,  our 
Lord;    Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born 


352  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS. 

of  the  Virgin  Mary;  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate, 
Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried ;  Descended  into  hell ; 
The  third  day  rose  again  from  the  dead  ;  Ascended  into 
heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father 
Almighty  ;  Whence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick 
and  the  dead  ? 

Answer.     Yes,  I  believe. 

Dost  thou  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  Holy 
Christian  Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints  ;  The  for- 
giveness of  sins ;  The  resurrection  of  the  body ;  and 
the  Life  everlasting? 

Answer.     Yes,  I  believe, 
Wilt  thou  be  baptized  into  this  Christian  faith  ? 

Answer.     Yes,  I  will. 

f  The  Minister  may  then  ask :  How  shall  this  child  be  named? 
and  then  shall  baptize  it  by  applying  the  water  three  times  upon 
thechiWs  heady  as  he  pronounces  each  of  the  three  Holy  Names, 
as  follows: 

N.,  I  baptize  thee  in  the  Name  of  the  Father, — and 
of  the  Son, — and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. — Amen. 

%  Then  laying  his  right  hand  upon  the  head  of  the  child,  heshallsay: 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  Who  hath  begotten  thee  again  of  water  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  and  hath  forgiven  thee  all  thy  sin, 
strengthen  thee  with  His  grace  unto  life  everlasting. 
Amen. 

Peace  be  with  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY   and  most  merciful  God  and  Father; 
We   thank   Thee   that  Thou   dost  graciously  pre- 
serve and  extend  Thy  Church,  and  hast  granted  to  this 


THE    BAPTISM    OF    ADULTS,  353 

child  the  new  birth  in  Holy  Baptism,  planted  it  in  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  and  made  it  Thy  child, 
and  heir  to  Thy  heavenly  kingdom.  And  as  this  child 
hath  now  become  Thine  own,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee 
to  defend  and  keep  it  in  this  grace,  that,  according  to 
all  Thy  good  pleasure,  it  may  be  faithfully  and  savingly 
brought  up  to  the  praise  and  honor  of  Thy  holy  Name, 
and  finally,  with  all  Thy  saints,  receive  the  promised 
inheritance  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

^f  The  Minister  shall  then  exhort  those  who  present  the  child  for 
Baptism,  saying  : 

I  NOW  admonish  you  who  have  done  so  charitable  a 
work  to  this  child  in  its  Baptism,  that  ye  diligently 
and  faithfully  teach  it,  or  have  it  taught,  the  Ten  Com- 
mandments, that  thereby  it  may  learn  to  know  the  will 
of  God;  also  the  Christian  Faith,  set  forth  in  the  Creed, 
whereby  we  obtain  grace,  the  forgiveness  of  sins,  and 
the  Holy  Ghost ;  and  likewise  the  Lord's  Prayer,  that 
it  may  call  upon  God,  and  find  help  to  withstand  the 
devil,  and  lead  a  Christian  life,  till  God  shall  perfect 
that  which  He  hath  now  begun  in  it,  and  bring  it  to 
life  everlasting. 
f[  The  service  may  then  be  closed  with  a  Hymn  and  the  Benediction.. 

II.   ORDER  FOR  THE  BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS. 

1  Baptism  is  not  to  be  administered  to  Adults  except  to  such  as 
have,  through  the  teachings  of  God's  Word,  come  to  true  re- 
pentance and  faith,  are  prepared  to  confess  Christ  for  them- 
selves, and  desire  to  be  admitted  to  the  Lord's  Supper,  as 
members  of  His  Church. 

\  Such  Baptism  must  be  preceded  by  careful  instruction  and 
examination  in  saving  knowledge,  on  the  basis  of  the  Small 
Catechism,  the  same  as  is  demanded  of  candidates  for  Confir- 
mation. 

1  Except  in  cases  of  sickness  or  urgent  necessity,  Adult  Baptism 
shall  always  be  administered  in  the  Church,  in  the  presence 
of  the  congregation. 
23 


354  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS. 

Tf  Adult  Baptism  may  be  administered  at  a  separate  service,  or 
in  connection  with  Confirmation.  If  administered  at  a  sepa- 
rate service,  it  shall  be  in  the  following  manner. 

^f  The  person  or  persons  to  be  baptized  shall  present  themselves, 
and  the  Minister  shall  say : 

DEARLY  Beloved  :  We  learn  from  the  Word  of 
God,  and  know  from  our  own  experience,  that  all 
men  are  conceived  and  born  in  sin,  and  so  are  under 
the  wrath  of  God,  and  would  be  lost  for  ever,  unless  de- 
livered by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

This  person,  then  is  also  by  nature  sinful  and  corrupt, 
and  in  like  manner  under  the  wrath  of  God ;  but  the 
Father  of  all  mercy  and  grace  hath  promised  and  sent 
His  Son  Jesus  Christ,  Who  also  hath  borne  the  sins  of 
the  whole  world,  and  redeemed  and  saved  us  from  sin, 
death,  and  everlasting  condemnation ;  Wherefore  I 
beseech  you  to  intercede  earnestly  for  this  person,  im- 
ploring our  heavenly  Father  to  grant  him  the  forgive- 
ness of  sins,  and  the  grace  and  salvation  of  His  king- 
dom ;  not  doubting  that  He  favorably  regardeth  such 
work  of  love,  and  certainly  heareth  our  prayers. 


Let 


pray. 


ALMIGHTY  and  Immortal  God,  the  Aid  of  all  that 
need,  the  Helper  of  ail  that  flee  to  Thee  for  succor, 
the  Life  of  them  that  believe,  and  the  Resurrection  of 
the  dead ;  We  call  upon  Thee  for  this  Thy  servant  who 
seeketh  the  gift  of  Thy  Baptism  and  Thine  everlasting 
grace  through  regeneration  by  the  Holy  Ghost.  Re- 
ceive him,  O  Lord,  according  to  Thy  Word  and  prom- 
ise :  "  Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you ;  seek,  and  ye 
shall  find ;  knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you." 
So  give  now  Thy  heavenly  good  to  him  that  asketh;  let 
him  that  seeketh,  find ;  and  open  the  gate  to  him  that 
knocketli ;  that  he  may  have  the  everlasting  benediction 
of  Thy  heavenly    washing,   and   receive   the   promised 


THE    BAPTISM    OP    ADULTS.  355 

"kingdom  of  Thy  grace  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

f  To  this  the  Minister  may  add : 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  Who  of  Thy 
righteous  judgment  didst  destroy  the  unbelieving 
world  by  the  waters  of  the  flood,  when  of  Thy  great 
mercy  Thou  didst  save  faithful  Noah  and  his  family  ; 
Who  didst  drown  wicked  Pharaoh,  with  all  his  army, 
in  the  Red  Sea,  yet  didst  lead  Thy  people  Israel  safely 
through  the  midst  thereof,  prefiguring  thereby  the 
washing  of  Thy  Holy  Baptism  ;  And  Who,  by  the 
Baptism  of  Thy  well-beloved  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  didst  sanctify  and  appoint  Jordan  and  all  waters 
to  a  saving  flood,  and  to  the  abundant  washing  away 
of  sins:  We  beseech  Thee,  of  Thine  infinite  mercy, 
graciously  to  look  upon  this  Thy  servant,  and  endow 
him  with  true  faith  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  by  this 
salutary  flood,  whatsoever  of  the  old  Adam  is  inborn 
and  worketh  in  him,  may  be  washed  away,  and  that, 
being  delivered  out  of  the  number  of  the  unbelieving, 
he  may  be  kept  safe  in  the  holy  Ark  of  the  Church, 
serve  Thee  in  fervency  of  spirit  and  joyful  hope,  and 
finally,  with  all  believers,  be  accounted  worthy  to  attain 
to  everlasting  life;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

HEAR  the  words  of  the  Holy  Gospel,  which  saith : 
"All  power  is  given  unto  Me  in  heaven  and  in 
earth.  Go  ye  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing 
them  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.  He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized 
shall  be  saved.  And,  lo,  I  am  with  you  alway,  even 
unto  the  end  of  the  world." 

^[  Then  may  the  Minister  lay  his  right  hand  upon  the  head  of  the 
person  to  be  baptised,  and  shall  say,  and  all  the  people  present 
shall  say  with  him  : 


356  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS. 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven  :  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  And  forgive  us  oar  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

Minister. 

The  Lord  preserve  thy  coming  in  and  thy  going  out, 
from  this  time  forth  even  for  evermore. 

%  The  Minister  shall  then  demand  of  the  person  to  be  baptized : 

Dost  thou  renounce  the  devil,  and  all  his  works,  and 
all  his  ways  ? 

Ansiver.     Yes,  I  renounce. 

Dost  thou  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  ? 

Ansiver.     Yes,  I  believe. 

Dost  thou  believe  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our 
Lord  ;  Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary ;  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate ; 
Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried ;  Descended  into  hell ; 
The  third  day  rose  again  from  the  dead  ;  Ascended  into 
heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father 
Almighty ;  Whence  Pie  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick 
and  the  dead  ? 

Answer.     Yes,  I  believe. 

Dost  thou  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  Holy 
Christian  Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints ;  The  For- 
giveness of  sins ;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body  ;  And 
the  Life  everlasting  ? 


THE    BAPTISM    OF   ADULTS.  357 

Answer.    Yes,  I  believe. 

Wilt  thou  be  baptized  in  this  Christian  faith  ? 

Answer.     Yes,  I  will. 

Wilt  thou  continue  steadfast  in  the  true  Christian 
Belief,  as  it  is  confessed  by  our  Evangelical  Lutheran 
Church,  and  serve  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  by  a  godly 
life,  even  unto  the  end  ? 

Answer.     Yes,  I  will,  by  the  help  of  God. 

^  The  person  to  be  baptized  shall  then  kneel,  and  tlie  Minister 
shall  baptize  him  with  water,  using  it  three  times  as  each  of 
the  three  Holy  Names  is  said,  as  follows : 

N.,  I  baptize  thee  in  the  Name  of  the  Father, — and 
of  the  Son, — and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. — Amen. 

<§  Then  the  Minister,  laying  his  right  hand  on  the  head  of  the 
person  baptized,  shall  say : 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  Who  hath  begotten  thee  again  of  Avater  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  hath  forgiven  thee  all  thy  sins, 
strengthen  thee  with  His  grace  unto  everlasting  life. 
Amen. 

Peace  be  with  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God  and  Father; 
We  thank  Thee  that  Thou  dost  graciously  preserve 
and  extend  Thy  Church,  and  hast  granted  to  this  Thy 
servant  the  grace  of  the  new  birth  in  Holy  Baptism, 
planted  him  in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  and 
made  him  Thy  child,  and  heir  to  Thy  heavenly  kingdom. 
And  as  he  hath  now  become  Thine  own,  we  humbly 
beseech  Thee  to  defend  and  keep  him  steadfast  in  this 
grace,  that  according  to  all  Thy  good  pleasure  he  may 


358  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS, 

walk  in  Thy  ways  to  the  praise  and  honor  of  Thy  holy 
Name,  and  finally,  with  all  Thy  saints,  receive  the 
promised  inheritance;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

%  The  service  may  be  closed  with  a  Hymn  and  the  Benediction. 

ORDER  FOR  CONFIRMATION. 

*|j  Confirmation  is  not  a  Sacrament  instituted  by  Christ,  like  Bap- 
tism and  the  Lord's  Supper,  but  a  worthy  appointment  of  the 
Church,  very  useful  and  salutary  in  the  planting  and  conserva- 
tion of  pure  Christian  doctrine,  the  furtherance  of  true  con- 
secration to  God,  and  the  maintenance  of  the  proprieties  of 
Christian  life  in  both  young  and  old. 

%  Persons  to  be  confirmed  must  be  thoroughly  instructed  in  the 
truths  of  the  Christian  Religion,  as  contained  in  the  Catechism ; 
for  no  one  is  to  be  admitted  to  the  L  ord's  Table  who  does  not 
know  the  Ten  Commandments,  the  Creed,  and  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  or  is  not  in  condition  to  examine  himself,  as  St.  Paul 
exhorteth,  1  Cor.  11 :  28. 

%  Candidates  for  Confirmation  should  be  examined  in  the  pres- 
ence of  the  congregation,  or  of  the  Church  Council,  before 
being  admitted  to  the  Communion  of  the  Church. 

^Asa  general  rule,  no  one  is  to  be  admitted  to  Confirmation  at 
an  earlier  age  than  the  fourteenth  year,  or  without  due  under- 
standing of  the  meaning  of  the  act. 

%  The  Seasons  of  Easter  and  Pentecost  have  been  regarded  by 
the  Church,  from  ancient  times,  as  the  most  fitting  for  the  ad- 
ministration of  Confirmation,  though  it  may  be  administered 
at  any  other  time. 

*1  Confirmation  is  to  be  administered  publicly  before  the  assem- 
bled congregation,  except  in  cases  of  serious  sickness  or  other 
pressing  necessity. 

f  Confirmation  shall  be  as  here  followeth.  If  any  of  the  cate- 
chumens have  not  been  baptized,  Baptism  may  be  adminis- 
tered to  them  in  connection  with  Confirmation. 

f  The  Minister  may  begin  the  service  of  Confirmation  vnth  an  Ad- 
dress to  the  congregation,  as  follows.  If  the  Address  be  omitted, 
the  service  shall  begin  with  the  Hymn. 


CONFIRMATION.  359 

BELOVED  in  the  Lord:  This  comfort  Christians 
have,  that  their  children  also  belong  to  the  king- 
dom of  Christ;  for  in  Baptism  God  giveth  them  His 
Holy  Spirit,  by  which  they  are  made  temples  of  God, 
and  faitli  is  wrought  in  them  according  to  their  measure. 

As  the  Lord  Jesus  thus  doeth  such  great  things  for 
children,  it  lieth  upon  us  Pastors  and  Teachers,  Parents 
and  Sponsors,  and  the  whole  Congregation,  as  a  solemn 
duty,  to  receive  and  care  for  the  children,  as  Christ 
hath  said:  Whoso  receiveth  a  little  child  in  My  Name, 
receiveth  Me.  By  this  is  meant  that  we  should  dili- 
gently and  faithfully  instruct  our  children  in  Christian 
truth,  bring  them  up  in  the  nurture  and  admonition  of 
the  Lord,  and  thus,  by  teaching  and  discipline,  lead 
them  to  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  He  that  so  receiveth 
children,  receiveth  Christ  Himself,  planteth  seed  for 
heaven,  buildeth  up  the  kingdom  of  Christ,  and  bringeth 
many  souls  to  God. 

To  this  end  Christian  Confirmation  is  maintained  in 
the  Church,  that  the  young  may  be  taught  the  Chris- 
tian faith,  examined  as  to  their  knowledge  of  the  same, 
and  not  be  admitted  to  the  Lord's  Supper  without 
proper  understanding,  to  their  injury  and  the  offence 
of  others;  and  that,  when  they  have  duly  profited  in 
these  things,  the  whole  Congregation  may  offer  prayers 
for  them,  and  God's  blessing  be  invoked  upon  them 
with  the  laying  on  of  hands  ;  to  the  end  that  they  may 
be  established  in  their  Christian  profession  and  char- 
acter, receive  witness  of  their  Baptism,  find  comfort 
therein  against  the  devil,  and  be  mindful  to  wralk  before 
God  as  becometh  them,  in  true  faith,  holiness  and  right- 
eousness. 

And  inasmuch  as  a  number  of  persons  here  present 
have  been  thus  instructed  and  examined  in  sacred 
knowledge,  we  would  bring  them  before  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  and  heartily  beseech  Him  to  stablish  and  keep 


360  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS. 

them  by  His  Holy  Spirit  in  His  truth,  that  they  may 
he  steadfast  and  unmovable  in  their  profession,  and  he- 
come  fruitful  in  every  good  work.  So  then  let  us  all 
devoutly  pray. 

tf  Then  shall  the  Minister  and  the  Congregation  together  say 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

f  A  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost  shall  then  be  sung,  at 
the  close  of  which  the  Catechumens  shall  present  themselves  before 
tlie  Altar,  and  if  none  are  to  be  baptized,  the  Minister  shall  say : 

DEAR  Friends :  You  have  already,  through  your 
Sponsors  in  Holy  Baptism,  renounced  the  devil 
and  his  works,  and  made  confession  of  your  faith  in 
God  the  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost.  You  are  now 
to  confirm  and  ratify  with  your  own  lips  what  was  then 
done  in  your  name,  and  before  the  assembled  congrega- 
tion to  make  solemn  promise  to  your  Lord  and  Saviour, 
that  you  will  be  His,  and  continue  steadfast  in  the  com- 
munion of  His  Church. 

*\  But  if  any  of  the  Catechumens  are  to  be,  baptized,  the  Address 
shall  be: 

DEAR  Friends  :  Some  of  you  have  already,  through 
your  Sponsors  in  Holy  Baptism,  renounced  the 
devil  and  his  works,  and  made  confession  of  your  faith 
in  God  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ;  and  are  here 
now  to  confirm  and  ratify  with  your  own  lips  what  was 
then  done  in  your  name,  and  before  the  assembled  con- 
gregation to  make  solemn  promise  to  your  Lord  and 
Saviour  that  you  will  be  His,  and  continue  steadfast  in 
the  communion  of  His  Church.  Others  of  you  are 
here  now  for  the  first  time  to  make  this  renunciation, 
confession  and  promise,  and  to  receive  the  holy  Sacra- 
ment of  Baptism,  whereby  we  are  planted  in  Christ  our 
Saviour. 


CONFIRMATION.  361 

I  therefore  ask  you,  each  and  all  alike,  Do  you  re- 
nounce the  devil,  and  all  his  works  and  all  his  ways? 

Answer.     Yes,  I  renounce. 
Do  you  believe  in  God  the  Father  ? 

Answer.  Yes,  I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth. 

Do  you  believe  in  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  ? 

Answer.  Yes,  I  believe  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son, 
our  Lord;  Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary ;  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pi- 
late, Was  crucified,  dead  and  buried ;  He  descended 
into  hell ;  The  third  day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead  ; 
He  ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand 
of  God  the  Father  Almighty ;  From  thence  He  shall 
come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

Do  you  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost  ? 

Answer.  Yes,  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  Tho 
Holy  Christian  Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints ;  The 
Forgiveness  of  sins ;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body ; 
And  the  Life  everlasting. 

Will  you  continue  steadfast  in  the  true  Christian  Be- 
lief, as  confessed  by  our  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church, 
and  serve  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  by  a  godly  life,  even 
unto  the  end  ? 

Answer.     Yes,  I  will,  by  the  help  of  God. 

^f  Then,  if  any  are  to  be  baptized,  they  shall  kneel,  and  the  Minis- 
ter shall  say : 

THUEj  saith  the  Lord  Jesus :  All  power  is  given  unto 
Me  in  heaven  and  in  earth.     Go  ye  therefore,  and 


362  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  Name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  He 
that  believeth  and  is  baptized  shall  be  saved.  And  lo, 
I  am  with  you  alway,  even  unto  the  end  of  the  world. 

^f  Then  shall  he  baptize  each  of  the  candidates  for  Baptism,  by 
applying  water  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
as  provided  in  the  Order  for  Baptism. 

f  Then,  all  the  Catechumens  kneeling,  he  shall  say ; 
Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Ever-living  God  :  As  these  Thy  ser- 
vants have  been  brought  to  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
in  holy  Baptism,  cleansed  by  His  blood  and  buried 
with  Him  by  Baptism  into  His  death  ;  we  beseech  Thee, 
'of  Thy  great  Goodness,  to  renew  in  them  the  gift  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  that  their  hearts  may  be  filled  with 
the  light  of  Thy  Gospel.  Increase  in  them  pure 
knowledge  and  true  faith,  that  they  may  firmly  believe 
in  Thee  the  only  true  God,  and  in  Jesus  Christ  Whom 
Thou  hast  sent,  and  ever  cleave  to  Thee  with  steadfast 
confidence.  Deliver  them  from  the  power  of  darkness, 
and  establish  them  in  the  kingdom  of  Thy  Son,  wherein 
we  have  redemption  and  the  forgiveness  of  sins.  Fill 
their  hearts  and  minds  with  the  peace  of  Christ,  the  joy  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  and  love  to  God  and  to  all  mankind. 
Endow  them  plenteously  with  the  gifts  of  Thy  heavenly 
grace,  that  they  may  be  led  into  all  truth,  mortify  the 
deeds  of  the  flesh,  overcome  the  assaults  and  tempta- 
tions of  the  devil,  and  serve  Thee  in  Thy  Church  in 
holiness  and  righteousness  all  their  days ;  and  that, 
together  with  all  true  believers,  they  may  with  joyful 
hearts  and  watchful  prayer,  and  in  soberness  and  godly 
living,  hope  and  w-ait  for  the  coming  of  the  Saviour,  to 
the  honor  of  Thy  holy  Name ;  Who  livest  and  reignest 
with  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  in  power  and  oneness  wTith 
the  Holv  Ghost,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


CONFIRMATION.  363 

^Then  shall  the  Minister!  lay  his  hand  upon  the  head  of  each,  one 
after  the  other,  saying  : 

THE  Father  in  Heaven,  for  Jesus'  sake,  renew  and 
increase  in  thee  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  to  thy 
strengthening  in  faith,  to  thy  growth  in  grace,  to  thy 
patience  in  suffering,  and  to  the  blessed  hope  of  ever- 
lasting life.     Amen. 

^This  having  been  done,  the  Catechumens  shall  rise,  and  the  Min- 
ister shall  say  to  them  : 

HAVING  then,  dear  friends,  been  baptized  and  in- 
structed in  the  Christian  faith,  and  having  con- 
fessed the  Lord  Jesus  before  men,  the  whole  Congrega- 
tion praying  that  you  may  be  faithful  and  strong  in  the 
profession  which  you  have  taken  upon  you,  I  now  de- 
clare you  admitted  to  the  Lord's  Supper,  authorized  to 
stand  as  Sponsors  in  Baptism,  and  given  part  in  all  that 
pertaineth  to  membership  in  this  Congregation. 

f  Then  shall  he  also  say  to  the  Congregation: 

ND  now  it  behooveth  you,  the  members  of  this 
Church,  to  acknowledge  and  receive  these  persons 
as  God's  children,  your  brethren  in  Christ,  and  joint 
heirs  with  you  and  the  Lord  Jesus.  Deem  it  your  duty 
to  care  tenderly  for  them,  and  cheerfully  render  them 
all  Christian  service  to  soul  and  body,  as  members  to- 
gether in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

^  Then  may  the  Minister  add  the  following  prayer,  saying: 
Let  us  pray. 

LORD  God,  heavenly  Father,  we  thank  Thee  for  Thy 
great  goodness  in  bringing  these  Thy  servants  to 
the  knowledge  of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  truth 
of  the  Gospel  revealed  through  Him,  so  as  not  only 
from  the  heart  to  believe,  but  also  with  the  mouth  to 


364  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS. 

confess  the  same.  We  also  pray  Thee  evermore  to  en- 
lighten and  strengthen  them  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,- that 
they  may  daily  increase  in  living  faith,  in  godly  fear, 
and  in  all  things  profitable  to  their  everlasting  salva- 
tion'; that,  bringing  forth  the  fruits  of  faith  and  love, 
they  may  continue  steadfast  and  victorious  unto  the 
day,  when  all  who  have  fought  the  good  fight  of  faith 
shall  receive  the  crown  of  righteousness  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

J  Then  shall  be  sung  a  closing  Hymn,  followed  by  the  Benediction. 


CONFESSION  AND  ABSOLUTION. 

%  It  is  the  right  and  duty  of  those  in  charge  of  congregations 
to  make  such  examinations  as  maybe  necessary  to  determine 
the  scriptural  fitness,  in  doctrine  and  life,  of  persons  applying 
for  admission  to  the  Communion.  This  should  always  be  done 
when  persons  are  admitted  for  the  first  time,  and  afterward 
whenever  deemed  necessary ;  so  that  it  may  be  affirmed  now 
as  at  the  beginning :  "  None  are  admitted  except  they  be  first 
proved."    Augs.  Conf.,  Art.  xxiv.  8. 

f  Before  the  service  for  Confession  and  Absolution  the  name  of 
each  one  wishing  to  receive  the  Sacrament  of  the  Supper 
should  be  given  to  the  Minister,  that  only  such  as  are  qualified 
may  be  admitted  to  the  Table  of  the  Lord,  and  prepared  to 
receive  its  full  benefit. 

«[  The  service  for  Confession  and  Absolution  should  be  held  on 
the  day  preceding  the  administration  of  the  Lord's  Supper,  and 
all  who  propose  to  partake  of  the  Sacrament  should  attend  this 
service,  in  conformity  to  the  usage  of  the  Church,  and  as  set 
forth  in  Article  xxv.  Sec.  1-3  of  the  Augsburg  Confession. 

Private  Confession. 
%  It  is  of  great  importance  that  the  Minister  should  have  per- 
sonal knowledge  of  those  whom  he  admits  to  the  Lord's  Sup- 


CONFESSION   AND    ABSOLUTION.  365 

per,  and  to  this  end  should  inquire  into  the  spiritual  condition 
especially  of  the  young  and  inexperienced,  that  he  may  in- 
struct and  encourage  them  as  need  may  be.  Christian  people 
also,  for  their  growth  in  knowledge  and  grace,  should  use  their 
privilege  to  confer  personally  with  those  appointed  to  watch 
for  their  souls,  in  order  to  have  the  instructions  and  consola- 
tions of  the  Word  of  God  ministered  to  them  individually. 

U  Private  Confession  and  Absolution  is  a  service  which  has  been 
used  by  the  Church  for  such  personal  ministrations.  It  is  not 
to  be  regarded  as  necessary,  nor  to  be  exacted  of  any  one ;  but 
it  is  provided  and  recommended  for  such  as  are  particularly 
distressed  and  burdened  in  conscience  on  account  of  sin. 

^f  The  enumeration  of  sins  in  Private  Confession  is  entirely 
free ;  and  the  Minister  should  not  curiously  inquire  into  special 
forms  of  transgression,  or  otherwise  burden  penitents  by  ques- 
tions about  what  is  not  voluntarily  confessed ;  for  the  ministry 
of  divine  Absolution  is  not  appointed  to  investigate  secret 
sins,  neither  is  such  investigation  necessary  to  then-  forgive- 
ness. But  penitents  should  be  encouraged  to  confess  the  sins 
which  specially  burden  then'  souls,  that  proper  direction  and 
consolation  may  be  given  them. 

f  Absolution  is  to  be  given  only  to  such  persons  as  are  truly 
penitent,  and  sincerely  determined  to  amend  their  ways ;  for 
without  genuine  repentance  there  is  no  forgiveness. 

^f  The  person  making  Confession  may  use  his  or  her  own  words, 
or  the  words  here  given,  or  any  other  suitable  words. 


I,  ORDER  FOR  PRIVATE  CONFESSION  AND 
ABSOLUTION. 

^f  The  person  making  Confession  in  the  presence  of  the  Minister 
may  say : 

T  CONFESS  before  you,  and  before  Almighty  God, 
1  that  I  have  greatly  sinned  against  His  holy  com- 
mandments, in  thoughts,  words  and  deeds,  and  that  I 
am  by  nature  sinful  and  unclean,  and  deserve  ever- 
lasting condemnation.  On  this  account  my  heart  is 
troubled.  I  sincerely  lament  that  I  have  offended  the 
Lord  my  God,  and  earnestly  pray  Him  for  Christ's  sake 


366  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTSo 

graciously  to  forgive  me,  and  by  His  Holy  Spirit  to 
create  in  me  a  new  heart,  according  as  I  believe  and 
trust  in  His  Word. 

And  inasmuch  as  you  have  command  from  the  Lord 
Jesus,  as  a  Minister  of  the  Church,  to  absolve  all  that 
are  truly  penitent,  I  entreat  of  you  to  instruct  and  com- 
fort me  out  of  God's  Word,  to  declare  unto  me  in  the 
Name  of  Jesus  Christ  the  forgiveness  of  my  sins,  and  to 
admit  me  to  the  Sacrament  of  His  Body  and  Blood  for 
the  strengthening  of  my  faith,  as  I  purpose,  with  the 
help  of  God,  to  amend  and  better  my  sinful  life. 

Or  this : 

I  CONFESS  before  God,  my  Maker  and  Eedeemer, 
that  I  was  conceived  and  born  in  sin,  and  that  I 
have  grievously  sinned,  in  thoughts,  words  and  deeds. 
But  I  flee  for  refuge  to  His  infinite  mercy,  seeking  and 
imploring  pardon  for  Christ's  sake.  God  be  merciful  to 
me !     By  His  help  I  will  live  a  better  life. 

Tf  The  Minister  shall  then  give  the  Absolution,  saying  : 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  is  merciful 
and  gracious,  and  ready  to  forgive  thee  all  thy  sins, 
for  the  sake  of  His  Son  Jesus  Christ,  Who  suffered  and 
died  for  thee ;  therefore,  in  His  Name,  in  obedience  to 
His  command,  and  by  virtue  of  His  words :  "  Whose 
soever  sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted  unto  them,"  I 
declare  thee,  being  penitent,  absolved  and  free  from  all 
thy  sins.  They  are  forgiven,  as  abundantly  and  com- 
pletely as  Jesus  Christ  hath  merited  by  His  sufferings 
and  death,  and  commanded  to  be  preached  by  the  Gos- 
pel throughout  the  world.  Take  to  thyself,  then,  for 
thy  comfort  and  peace,  the  assurance  which  I  now  give 
thee  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  and  believe  with- 
out doubt  that  thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee,  in  the  Name 


CONFESSION   AND    ABSOLUTION.  367 

of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Amen. 

The  peace  of  the  Lord  be  with  thee. 


II.    ORDER   FOR   PUBLIC   CONFESSION  AND 
ABSOLUTION. 

Tf  The  service  of  Public  Confession  and  Absolution  may  include 
the  singing  of  a  Hymn,  the  reading  of  a  Scripture  Lesson,  a 
Collect,  a  second  Hymn,  and  an  Address  or  Sermon,  or  the  fol- 
lowing Exhortation.  Or,  after  the  singing  of  a  Hymn,  the  fol- 
lowing Exhortation  may  be  given : 

B  EARLY  BELOVED :  For  as  much  as  you  purpose 
to  come  to  the  Holy  Supper  of  our  Lord,  and  desire 
to  draw  near  with  a  true  heart,  in  full  assurance  of  faith, 
it  hehooveth  you  to  examine  yourselves,  as  the  Apostle 
Paul  exhorteth,  and  to  seek  the  forgiveness  which  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  hath  commanded  His  Church  to  min- 
ister to  all  penitent  and  believing  souls.  Hear,  therefore, 
what  manner  of  persons  they  be  whom  God  absolveth,  and 
who  receive  the  Holy  Sacrament  unto  their  salvation. 

First,  You  need  to  be  heartily  sorry  for  all  the  sins 
you  have  in  anywise  committed  against  God's  holy  Law, 
whether  by  evil  lust  and  purposes,  by  words  or  deeds, 
inwardly  before  God  and  your  own  consciences,  or 
openly  before  men  and  against  your  fellow-man ;  by 
which  sins,  according  to  God's  Word,  you  have  deserved 
His  wrath  and  condemnation,  and  must  needs  perish 
unless  forgiven  through  the  merit  of  our  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 

Secondly,  You  must  heartily  desire  God's  mercy  and 
forgiveness ;  for  to  them  that  hunger  the  promise  is, 
they  shall  be  filled.  And  if  any  one  find  not  in  himself 
such    true    sorrow  for    sin,  and  such  desire  to    be  for- 


368  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS. 

given,  the  more  hatli  he  need  of  God's  grace  and  the 
more  should  he  seek  it ;  and  then  Christ  will  not  break 
the  bruised  reed  nor  quench  the  smoking  flax. 

Thirdly,  You  must  firmly  believe  that  in  no  other 
way  can  your  sins  be  forgiven,  than  only  through  the 
merit  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  died  for  us  on  the 
crosSj  shed  His  precious  blood  for  the  remission  of  our 
sins,  and  thus  obtained  eternal  redemption  for  all  be- 
lievers. Those  who  believe  not  have  no  such  consola- 
tion; "He  that  believeth  not  the  Son  shall  not  see  life, 
but  the  wrath  of  God  abideth  on  him.''  And  that  we 
may  the  more  confidently  believe  that  Christ's  satisfac- 
tion for  sin  also  avails  for  us,  our  Lord  hath  given 
authority  and  command  to  His  Church  on  earth,  in  His 
Name  to  forgive  sins,  saying:  "Receive  ye  the  Holy 
Ghost;  whose  soever  sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted 
unto  them ;  and  whose  soever  sins  ye  retain,  they  are 
retained."  This  power  the  Christian  Church  exerciseth 
through  those  called  to  be  its  Ministers.  When,  there- 
fore, a  Minister  of  the  Church,  according  to  Christ's 
Word,  absolveth  any  one,  he  should  confidently  believe 
that  Christ  hath  forgiven  him ;  for  it  is  Christ  Himself 
speaking  through  the  mouth  of  His  servant.  And  still 
more  to  strengthen  our  assurance  of  forgiveness  through 
Him,  Christ  hath  ordained  the  Testament  of  His  holy 
Supper.  You  should  therefore  believe  without  doubt, 
that,  of  His  great  love,  He  hath  given  His  Body  unto 
death  for  you,  and  shed  His  Blood  for  the  remission  of 
your  sins;  for  as  a  pledge  hereof  He  giveth  you  His 
Body  and  His  Blood  in  the  holy  Sacrament. 

Fourthly,  If  any  one  believe  that  his  innumerable 
faults  and  sins  are  forgiven  him  through  Christ,  he 
must  also  forgive  those  who  offend  against  him ;  and  if 
he  have  wronged  any  one,  he  must  seek  reconciliation, 
und  not  retain  malice  or  bitterness  in  his  heart  against 


CONFESSION   AND   ABSOLUTION.  369 

a  fellow-man ;  for  if  he  forgive  not  from  the  heart,  it  is 
proof  that  he  understandeth  not  his  own  sins  against 
God,  and  despiseth  the  riches  of  the  grace  and  forgive- 
ness of  Christ,  purchased  at  so  great  a  cost,  and  there- 
fore hath  not  true  faith. 

Finally,  You  must  also  have  an  earnest  purpose,  by 
the  grace  of  God,  to  better  your  lives  from  day  to  day, 
and  shun  whatever  is  contrary  to  the  love  of  God 
and  your  neighbor.  For  the  exceeding  grace  and  good- 
ness of  God  toward  us  through  Christ  must  constrain 
every  one  to  love  and  praise  Him  in  return,  to  trust 
Him  gladly,  to  walk  in  His  fear,  to  honor  His  Word, 
and  to  serve  our  neighbor  in  brctherly  love,  even  as 
Christ  also  hath  served  us.  In  short,  every  one  must 
give  himself  diligently  to  the  duties  of  the  station  in 
which  God  hath  placed  him,  and  patiently  bear  his 
cross  and  trials  after  the  example  of  the  Lord  Jesus. 

%  Then  shall  be  said  and  sung  the  51st  Psalm,  as  here  followeth, 
the  Congregation  standing ;  or  Psalm,  32d  may  be  used  in  the 
same  manner, 

VEESICLE. 

Make  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me : 
Make  haste  to  help  me,  0  Lord. 

THE    PSALM. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O   God,  according  to  Thy 
loving  kindness. 

According  muo  the  multitude  of  Thy  tender  mercies, 
blot  out  my  transgressions. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity : 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin, 
For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions : 
And  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 
24 


370  ORDERS    FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

Against  Thee,  Thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  done 
this  evil  in  Thy  sight : 

That  Thou  mightest  be  justified  when  Thou  speakest, 
and  be  clear  when  Thou  judged. 
Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity : 

And  in  sin  did  my  mother  conceive  me. 
Behold,  Thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts : 

And  in  the  hidden  part  Ihou  shalt  make  me  to  know 
wisdom. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean : 

Wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  white?*  than  snow. 
Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness : 

That  the  bones  which  Thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 
Hide  Thy  face  from  my  sins : 

And  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 
Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God : 

And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 
Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence : 

And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 
Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation  : 

And  uphold  me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 
Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  Thy  ways : 

And  sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  Thee. 
Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  O  God,  Thou  God 
of  my  salvation : 

And  my  tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  Thy  righteous- 
ness. 

O  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips: 

And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  praise. 
For  Thou  desirest  not  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it : 

Thou  delightest  not  in  burnt-ojferiwj. 
The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit : 

A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  0  God,  Thou  wilt  not 


Do  good  in  Thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion 
Build  Thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 


CONFESSION   AND   ABSOLUTION.  371 

Then  shalt  Thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifices  of 
righteousness,  with  burnt-offering  and  whole  burnt- 
offering  : 

Then  shall  they  offer  bullocks  upon  Thine  altar. 

f  Then  shall  the  Minister  ask  the  Questions  herefollowing ,  the  Con- 
gregation standing,  and  giving  distinct  answers  to  each  Question. 

DEARLY  beloved :   I  ask  you  in   the   presence   of 
Almighty  God,  Who  searcheth  the  heart : 

DO  you  truly  acknowledge,  confess,  and  lament  that 
you  are  by  nature  sinful  and  unclean,  and  that,  by 
omitting  to  do  good,  and  the  doing  of  evil,  you  have  in 
many  ways,  both  inwardly  and  outwardly,  grieved  and 
offended  your  God  and  Saviour,  and  thereby  deserved 
His  condemnation  and  banishment  from  His  presence? 
If  this  be  the  sincere  confession  of  your  hearts,  make 
it  manifest  by  saying,  Yes. 

Answer.     Yes. 

DO  you  truly  believe  that  Jesus  Christ  came  into  the 
world  to  save  sinners,  and  that  all  who  believe  on 
His  Name  do  receive  forgiveness  ?  Is  it  therefore  your 
earnest  desire  to  be  delivered  through  Him  from  all 
your  sins,  and  are  you  confident  that  your  heavenly 
Father  is  ready  to  be  gracious  to  you  for  Christ's  sake, 
to  forgive  your  sins,  and  to  cleanse  you  from  all  un- 
righteousness ? 

If  so,  declare  the  same  by  saying,  Yes. 

Answer.     Yes. 

DO  you  also  desire  of  us,  Ministers  of  the  Church,  to 
declare  to  you  God's  forgiveness  in  Christ's  Name, 
believing  that  this  forgiveness  avails  for  you  in  heaven  ? 
And  are  you  resolved  henceforth  to  be  obedient  to  the 
Holy  Spirit,  so  as  to  hate  and  forsake  all  manner  of 


372  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

sin,  to  walk  as  in  God's  presence,  and  to  strive  daily  to 
grow  in  holiness  of  heart  and  life? 

If  so,  announce  it  before  God  and  each  other  by  say- 
ing, Yes. 

Answer.     Yes. 

Let  us  humbly  kneel,  and  make  confession  unto  God, 
imploring   His   forgiveness   through    Jesus    Christ   our 
Lord. 
*[T7ie  Congregation  shall  then  kneel,  and  unite  together  in  saying: 

"1TTE  confess  unto  Thee,  O  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 
VV  that  we  have  grievously  sinned  against  Thee  in 
many  ways,  not  only  by  outward  wrong-doing,  but  much 
more  by  inward  blindness,  unbelief,  doubt,  selfishness, 
fleshly  lust,  pride,  impatience,  un charitableness,  evil 
passions,  covetous  desires,  and  many  other  sins  and 
faults,  which  we  cannot  fully  understand,  but  which  are 
all  naked  and  open  in  Thy  sight.  We  do  earnestly 
repent,  and  are  heartily  sorry  for  these  our  offences: 
and  we  beseech  Thee,  of  Thy  great  goodness,  to  have 
mercy  upon  us.  O  God,  the  Father  in  heaven,  for  the 
sake  of  Thy  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  and  Sa- 
viour, forgive  our  sins,  and  graciously  help  our  in- 
firmities.    Amen. 

J  Then  shall  the  Minister  stand  up,  and  pronounce  The  Absolu- 
tion, as  here  follow eth  ;  the  Congregation  still  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  hath  had 
mercy  upon  us,  and  for  the  sake  of  the  sufferings, 
death  and  resurrection  of  His  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  forgiveth  us  all  our  sins.  And,  as  a  Minister 
of  the  Church  of  Christ,  and  by  His  authority,  I  de- 
clare unto  you  who  do  truly  repent  and  believe  in  Him, 
the  entire  forgiveness  of  all  your  sins :  In  the  Name 
of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Amen. 


CONFESSION   AND    ABSOLUTION.  373 

On  the  other  hand,  by  the  same  authority,  I  declare 
to  all  who  are  impenitent  and  unbelieving,  that,  so 
long  as  they  continue  in  their  impenitence,  God  hath 
not  forgiven  their  sins,  and  will  assuredly  visit  their 
iniquities  upon  them,  if  they  turn  not  from  their  evil 
ways,  and  come  to  true  repentance  and  faith  in  Christ, 
ere  the  day  of  grace  be  ended.     Amen. 

Tf  Then  shall  all  say  together : 

lUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done, on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us :  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

*|  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  for  Peace,  as  here  followeth: 
THE   VER3ICLE. 

The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  His  people. 
The  Lord  will  bless  His  people  with  peace. 

OGOD,  from  Whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  coun- 
sels, and  all  just  works  do  proceed ;  Give  unto  Thy 
servants  that  peace  which  the  world  cannot  give;  that 
our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  Thy  commandments,  and 
also  that  by  Thee,  we,  being  defended  from  the  fear  of 
our  enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and  quietness ; 
through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  Love 
of  God,  and  the  Communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  you  all.     Amen. 


374  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

THE  SOLEMNIZATION   OF  MARRIAGE. 

\  When  it  is  the  custom,  or  it  is  desired,  the  Minister  may  pub- 
lish the  Banns  of  Marriage  in  the  Church,  one  or  more  Sun- 
days before  the  day  appointed  for  the  Marriage,  saying : 

N.  N.  and  N.  N.  purpose  to  enter  into  the  holy  estate  of 
Matrimony,  according  to  God's  ordinance.  They  desire  that 
prayer  may  be  made  for  them,  that  they  may  enter  into  this 
union  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  and  be  prospered  in  it.  If 
any  one  can  show  just  cause  why  they  may  not  be  joined  to- 
gether, let  him  now  speak,  or  else  hereafter  forever  hold  his 
peace.    The  blessing  of  God  abide  with  them.    Amen. 

!J  Marriage  should  be  solemnized  in  the  Church,  but  may  be 
solemnized  in  any  other  suitable  place. 

%  The  Seasons  of  Advent  and  Lent,  from  of  old,  have  been  re- 
garded by  the  Church  as  unsuitable  times  for  Marriages. 

§  Before  solemnizing  a  Marriage  the  Minister  shall  be  fully  as- 
sured and  certified  concerning  the  following  things:  1.  That 
the  persons  to  be  joined  in  Marriage  have  freely#given  their 
consent  thereto.  2.  That  their  parents  or  guardians  have 
given  their  consent,  especially  if  the  parties  be  not  of  legal  age. 

3.  That  the  laws  of  the  State  have  in  all  respects  been  observed. 

4.  That  the  persons  to  be  married  be  not  related  to  each  other 
in  ways  rendering  their  marriage  contrary  to  God's  ordinance, 
or  to  what  is  forbidden  in  the  Holy  Scriptures.  5.  That  there 
be  no  hindrance  by  previous  Marriage  which  has  not  been 
dissolved  for  reasons  approved  by  God's  Word. 

^  When  Marriage  is  solemnized  in  the  Church,  a  Hymn  of  In- 
vocation of  the  Holy  Ghost  may  be  sung,  and  Psalm  127,  or 
128,  may  be  sung  or  said,  ending  with  the  Gloria  Patri.  An 
Address  may  then  be  made,  and  the  Marriage  solemnized  in 
the  following  manner : 

^  The  persons  to  be  married  shall  present  themselves  before  the 
Altar  and  the  Minister  shall  say : 


DEARLY  Beloved !  Forasmuch  as  Marriage  is  a  holy 
estate,  instituted  of  God,  and  to  be  held  in  honor 
by  all,  it  becometh  those  who  purpose  to  enter  therein, 


THE    SOLEMNIZATION   OF    MARRIAGE.  375 

duly  to  weigh   what  the  Word  of  God  teacheth   con- 
cerning it.     Know  ye  therefore, 

That  Marriage  was  ordained  by  God  Himself,  when 
He  said :  "It  is  not  good  that  the  man  should  be  alone  ; 
I  will  make  him  an  help  meet  for  him.  Therefore  shall 
a  man  leave  his  father  and  his  mother,  and  shall  cleave 
unto  his  wife,  and  they  shall  be  one  flesh." 

Hear  also  what  God  hath  commanded  concerning 
this  estate :  "  Husbands,  love  your  wives,  even  as  Christ 
also  loved  the  Church.  He  that  loveth  his  wife,  loveth 
himself;  for  no  man  ever  yet  hated  his  own  ilesh,  but 
nourisheth  and  cherisheth  it,  even  as  the  Lord  the 
Church."  "  Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  own 
husbands,  as  unto  the  Lord ;  for  the  husband  is  the  head 
of  the  wife,  even  as  Christ  is  the  Head  of  the  Church." 

Hear  also  the  cross  which  God  hath  laid  upon  this 
estate:  "Unto  the  woman  He  said,  I  will  greatly  mul- 
tiply thy  sorrow;"  and  unto  the  man,  "In  sorrow,  and 
in  the  sweat  of  thy  face,  shalt  thou  eat  bread  till  thou 
return  unto  the  ground." 

Nevertheless,  Marriage  is  well  pleasing  to  God,  and 
hath  His  blessing;  as  it  is  written:  "God  created  man 
in  His  own  image ;  male  and  female  created  He  them. 
And  God  blessed  them,  and  said  unto  them,  Be  fruitful 
and  multiply,  and  replenish  the  earth  And  God  saw 
everything  that  He  had  made,  and,  behold,  it  was  very 
good."  Therefore,  "  Whoso  flndeth  a  wife,  findeth  a 
good  thing,  and  obtaineth  favor  from  the  Lord." 

Into  this  holy  estate  these  two  persons  now  come  to 
be  united.  If  any  one,  therefore,  can  show  just  cause 
why  they  may  not  be  joined  together,  let  him  now 
speak,  or  else  hereafter  for  ever  hold  his  peace. 

Forasmuch,  then,  as  nothing  hath  been  shown  to 
hinder  this  Marriage,  I  ask, 


376  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS. 

"VT  DOST  thou  take  N.  here  present  to  be  thy  wedded 
AS  .  wife,  and  forsaking  all  others,  to  keep  thee  only 
unto  her  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live  ?  If  so,  declare 
it  before  God  and  these  witnesses  by  saying,  I  do. 

Answer.     I  do. 

"VT  DOST  thou  take  N.  here  present  to  be  thy  wedded 
J3i  .  husband,  and  forsaking  all  others,  to  keep  thee 
only  unto  him  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live  ?  If  so,  de- 
clare it  before  God  and  these  witnesses  by  saying,  I  do. 

Answer.     I  do. 

%  If  the  wedding  ring  be  used,  the  Minister  shall  now  ask  for  it, 
and,  taking  it,  he  shall  deliver  it  to  the  man  to  be  put  on  th& 
fourth  finger  of  the  woman's  left  hand,  and  the  Minister  shall 
say,  and  the  man  may  say  after  him : 

Receive  this  ring  as  a  pledge  and  token  of  wedded 
love  and  troth. 

%  If  two  rings  be  used,  the  Minister  shall  say  : 

Exchange  rings  as  a  pledge  and  token  of  wedded 
love  and  troth. 

K  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  : 

Join  your  right  hands. 

\  Here,  if  desired,  the  Minister  may  direct  the  man  to  say  after 

him  : 

I,  N.,  in  the  presence  of  God  and  this  assembly,  take 
thee,  N.,  to  be  my  wedded  wife,  and  plight  thee  my 
troth  in  every  duty,  not  to  part  from  thee  till  death  U3 
do  part. 

%In  like  manner  shall  the  woman  also  say  after  the  Minister: 

I,  N.,  in  the  presence  of  God  and  this  assembly,  take 
thee,  N.,  to  be  my  wedded  husband,  and  plight  thee  my 
troth  in  every  duty,  not  to  part  from  thee  till  death  us 
do  part. 


THE    SOLEMNIZATION    OF    MARRIAGE.  377 

^  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  : 

WHAT  God  hath  joined  together,  let  no  man  put 
asunder.  And  forasmuch  as  N.  and  N.  have  con- 
sented together  in  holy  wedlock,  and  have  witnessed  the 
same  before  God  and  this  assembly,  I  pronounce  them 
man  and  wife,  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

^  The  persons  married  may  then  kneel  for  prayer,  and  the  Minis- 
ter shall  say: 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  didst  create  man  and  wo- 
man, and  didst  join  them  together  in  Marriage, 
making  them  fruitful  by  Thy  blessing,  thereby  signify- 
ing the  mystery  of  the  union  betwixt  Thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  and  His  Bride  the  Church :  We  beseech  Thine 
infinite  Goodness,  let  not  this  Thy  blessed  work  and 
ordinance  be  set  aside,  or  brought  to  naught,  but  gra- 
ciously protect  and  preserve  it;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us :  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

THE  Lord  bless  you  and  keep  you. 
The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  you,  and  be 
gracious  unto  you. 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  you,  and  give 
you  peace.     Amen. 

^f  The  Te  Deum  may  then  be  sung. 


378  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

f  When  a  Church-member  is  taken  sick,  notice  thereof  shall  he 
given  to  the  Minister,  that  he  may  aid  the  sick  person  with 
the  Word  and  Sacrament,  as  the  case  may  require.  This 
should  not  be  delayed  to  the  last  extremity,  but  the  Minister 
should  be  called  in  time,  that  the  sick  person  maybe  exam- 
ined, instructed  and  comforted  while  able  fully  to  understand 
what  is  done. 

%  The  Minister  shall  instruct  the  sick,  as  the  need  may  be,  how 
a  Christian  is  to  look  upon  his  sickness,  why  it  is  sent  upon 
him,  what  God  intends  thereby,  and  how  to  bear  it  in  a  Chris- 
tian way.  He  should  endeavor  to  give  comfort,  not  only 
against  bodily  pains  and  weakness,  but  also  against  all  man- 
ner of  spiritual  conflicts,  that  those  in  suffering  may  learn  that 
God  means  it  well  with  them,  and  become  the  more  peace- 
fully and  patiently  reconciled  to  their  afflictions. 

*[  In  these  ministrations  the  Minister  cannot  be  confined  to  any 
fixed  form  to  be  used  under  all  circumstances,  but  must  care- 
fully adapt  himself  to  each  case. 

I.  ORDER  FOR  THE  VISITATIOX  OF  THE  SICK. 

%  The  Minister,  coming  into  the  presence  of  the  sick  person,  may 
say : 

Peace-be  to  this  house,  and  to  all  that  dwell  herein. 

f  Then  may  he  and  those  present  offer  prayers  as  follows: 

Lord,  have  mercy.     Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy.     Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy.     Lord,  have  mercy. 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name  ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation. 

But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
O  Lord,  save  Thy  servant ; 


VISITATION    OF    THE    SICK.  379 

Who  putteth  his  trust  in  Thee. 
O  Lord,  send  him  help  from  the  Sanctuary ; 

And  strengthen  him  out  of  Zion. 
Let  the  enemy  have  no  advantage  of  him ; 

Nor  the  ivicked  approach  to  hurt  him. 
O  Lord,  strengthen  him; 

Upon  the  bed  of  languishing. 
O  Lord,  hear  our  prayer ; 

And  let  our  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  to  whom  mercy  belongeth,  and 
Whose  delight  it  is  at  all  times  to  spare  and  save : 
Accept,  we  beseech  Thee,  our  humble  prayer,  and  set 
free  Thy  servants  that  lie  under  the  bondage  of  sin, 
according  to  Thy  merciful  goodness;  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

\  Then  may  the  Minister,  at  his  discretion,  say  the  Exhortation 
here  following ,  or  any  other  suitable  words  of  instruction,  com- 
fort, or  admonition. 

DEAR  Friend  :  Since  it  hath  pleased  God  to  visit 
thee  with  bodily  ailment  and  suffering ;  in  order 
that  thou  mayest  bear  it  in  submission  to  His  will, 
know, 

1.  That  our  bodily  afflictions  are  from  the  hand  of 
God,  and  come  to  us  only  by  reason  of  sin  ;  and  that  it 
is  the  corrupt  nature  inherited  from  Adam  that  bringeth 
with  it  death  and  whatsoever  belongeth  to  the  reign  of 
death,  including  also  our  infirmities,  diseases,  and  mis- 
eries. For,  if  we  had  no  sin,  neither  death,  nor  any 
other  ills,  could  have  power  over  us. 

2.  In  order  that  we  may  not  despair  amid  our  sins, 
sickness,  and  manifold  afflictions,  or  even  in  the  ag- 
onies of  death,  the  holy  Gospel  teacheth  us  that  Jesus 
Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  is  ready  to  free  us  from  all  sin, 
if  we  believe  in  His  gracious  promise.  And  this  is  ac- 
complished, first,  by  the  cleansing   of  our  hearts  and 


880  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS. 

conscience  here  on  earth  through  the  Word  and  Sacra 
merits;  and  then,  being  thus  reconciled  to  God  through 
faith,  sin  must  be  rooted  out  of  our  whole  nature  and 
condition,  that  we  may  live  unto  God  in  righteousness 
and  holiness  for  ever. 

3.  Our  blessed  Lord  sendeth  upon  us  sickness,  yea, 
even  death,  not  because  He  is  angry  with  us,  and  would 
destroy  us  in  His  wrath,  but  in  great  mercy,  that  He 
may  thereby  move  us  to  true  repentance  and  faith,  and 
finally  set  us  free  from  all  remaining  sin,  and  from  all 
manner  of  evil,  whether  of  body  or  soul ;  as  the  holy 
Scriptures  abundantly  assure  us.  For  St.  Paul  saith 
(1  Cor.  11),  "When  we  are  judged,  we  are  chastened 
of  the  Lord,  that  we  should  not  be  condemned  with  the 
world."  Again  (Kom.  8),  "All  things  work  together 
for  good  to  them  that  love  God ;  and  nothing  shall  be 
able  to  separate  us  from  the  love  of  God  which  is  in 
Christ  Jesus  our  Lord,  whether  it  be  tribulation  or  dis- 
tress, death  or  life." 

4.  Being  thus  assured  by  the  Gospel,  and  knowing 
of  a  certainty,  that  all  thy  sins  are  taken  from  thee  and 
laid  on  Christ,  and  by  Him  put  away  and  abolished  for 
ever,  so  that  there  is  no  more  condemnation  to  them 
that  believe,  but  only  grace,  comfort,  life  and  salvation  ; 
know  that  God  regardeth  thee,  not  as  a  wicked  and 
condemned  sinner  of  Adam  born,  but  as  a  righteous, 
holy  and  beloved  child  in  Christ.  In  the  righteousness 
and  life  of  Christ  thou  shalt  live  forever  as  surely  as 
He  hath  borne  the  wrath  of  God  and  died,  not  for 
His  own  sins,  but  for  thine.  Behold,  then,  and  comfort 
thyself  in  this  grace,  knowing  that  sin,  judgment,  death 
and  hell  concern  thee  no  more,  since  Christ  the  Lamb 
of  God  hath  Himself  borne  and  overcome  them  for 
ever.  Therefore,  in  and  through  thy  Lord  Jesus,  be 
assured  of  all  grace,  comfort  and  salvation  from  God 
the  Father,  and   in  this  confidence  submit   thyself  to 


VISITATION    OF    THE    SICK.  381 

His  gracious  will,  sayings  'b'The  Lord  is  my  Light  and 
my  Salvation ;  whom  shall  I  fear  ?"  "  Father,  Thy 
will  be  done."  "Into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my 
spirit." 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  examine  whether  the  sick  person  be  in 
true  penitence,  and  in  charity  with  his  fellow-men,  and  have 

?<ood  hope  through  arace  of  eternal  life.   The  questions  here  fol- 
owing  may  be  used,  or  such  others  as  may  be  suited  to  the  case. 

\  When  these  inquiries  are  made,  the  Minister  may  ask  all  others 
to  withdraw,  if  he  see  cause,  especially  if  the  sick  person  desire 
to  unburden  his  mind  of  any  matter  weighing  upon  his  con- 
science. 

DEAR  Friend:  Art  thou  heartily  sorry  that  thou 
hast  so  often  grieved  and  offended  thy  gracious 
God  and  loving  Father,  sincerely  desiring  that  these 
thy  sins  be  forgiven  thee  ? 

Believest  thou  that  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God, 
suffered  for  thee  the  painful  death  of  the  Cross,  and 
hath  redeemed  thee  with  His  precious  blood? 

Believest  thou  that  thou  canst  not  be  saved  by  thine 
own  merits  or  good  works,  but  only  through  the  bitter 
sufferings  and  death  of  thy  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ? 

^f  It  is  meet  and  salutary  that,  after  stich  examination,  Private 
Confession  and  Absolution  should  follow. 

*([  The  Minister  may,  at  his  discretion,  read  some  suitable  portions 
of  Scripture,  as  indicated  below. 

^f  After  the  reading,  he  shall  offer  Prayer,  selected  from  the 
Prayers  here  following,  or  some  other  suitable  Prayer ;  and  at 
the  end  of  the  Prayer  he  shall  say : 

The  peace  of  the  Lord  be  with  you  alway. 


382  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 


LESSONS  AND  PRAYERS  FOR  THE  SICK. 
I.    AFFLICTIONS   AND   THEIR   USES. 

Psalms :  xxx,  lxxiii. 

Lessons. 

James  5:  14-16;  Jerem.  29:  11-14;  Lament.  3: 
18-33  ;  Matt.  8  :  1-13  ;  John  5  :  1-14;  James  1 :  2-12 ; 
1  Pet.  1:3-25;  4:1-19. 

Sentences. 

BEHOLD,  happy  is  the  man  whom  God  correcteth ; 
therefore  despise  not  thou  the  chastening  of  the 
Almighty  (Job  5  :  17). 

For  whom  the  Lord  loveth  He  correcteth;  even  as 
the  father  the  son  in  whom  he  delighteth  (Prov.  3  :  12). 

Lord,  in  trouble  have  they  visited  Thee,  they  poured 
out  a  prayer  when  Thy  chastening  was  upon  them  (Isa. 
26:  16). 

Behold,  I  have  refined  thee :  I  have  chosen  thee  in 
the  furnace  of  affliction  (Isa.  48 :  10). 

My  thoughts  are  not  your  thoughts,  neither  are  your 
ways  my  ways,  saith  the  Lord.  For  as  the  heavens  are 
higher  than  the  earth,  so  are  my  ways  higher  than  your 
ways,  and  my  thoughts  than  your  thoughts  (Isa.  55 :  8, 9). 

I  have  loved  thee  with  an  everlasting  love;  therefore 
with  lovingkindness  have  I  drawn  thee  (Jerem.  31  :  3). 

For  our  light  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a  moment, 
worketh  for  us  a  far  more  exceeding  and  eternal  weight 
of  glory ;  while  we  look  not  at  the  things  which  are 
seen,  but  at  the  things  which  are  not  seen  (2  Cor.  4: 
17,  18). 

As  many  as  I  love,  I  rebuke  and  chasten  :  be  zealous 
therefore,  and  repent  (Rev,  3  :  19). 


LESSONS    AND    PRAYERS    FOR    THE    SICK.         383 

Prayers. 

I. 

A  Litany  for  the  Sick. 

LORD  God,  the  Father  in  heaven, 
Have  mercy  upon  him. 
Lord  God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world, 

Have  mercy  upon  him. 

Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Have  mercy  upon  him. 

Be  gracious  to  him. 

Spare  him,  good  Lord. 
Be  gracious  to  him. 

Help  him,  good  Lord. 
From  all  sin, 
Good  Lord,  deliver  him. 
From  all  unbelief  and  doubt, 
From  Thy  just  and  dreadful  wrath, 
From  the  crafts  and  assaults  of  the  devil, 
From  the  fear  of  eternal  death, 
From  the  anguish  and  pains  of  hell, 
And  from  all  evil, 

Defend  him,  good  Lord. 

By  Thy  holy  Nativity, 

By  Thine  Agony  and  Bloody  Sweat, 

By  Thy  Cross  and  Passion, 

By  Thy  glorious  Resurrection  and  Ascension, 

Help  him,  0  Lord  God. 
In  the  hour  of  death, 
And  in  the  day  of  Judgment, 

Help  him,  good  Lord. 

We  poor  sinners  beseech  Thee 
To  hear  us,  0  Lord  God. 
That  Thou  wouldest  give  him  health  of  body  and  soul. 


884  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

That  he  may  confidently  look  to  Thy  fatherly  good- 
ness for  whatsoever  is  needful. 

That  he  may  be  enabled  to  call  upon  Thee  in  true 
faith. 

That  Thy   good  angel  may  defend,  direct  and  con- 
duct him  in  all  his  ways. 

That,  in  steadfast  faith,  he  may  withstand  and  over- 
come all  temptation. 

That   he  may  resign  himself,  body  and  soul,  to  Thy 
will. 

That  he  may  truly  know  and  heartily  repent  of  all 
his  sins. 

That  he  may  find  comfort  in  Thy  goodness  and  mercy. 

That    he  may  willingly  forgive  all   his  enemies  and 
persecutors. 

That  he  may  turn  away  from  all  lusts  and  pleasures 
of  the  world. 

That  his  desire  may  be  unto  Thee  and  the  treasures  of 
Thy  heavenly  kingdom. 

That  he  may  await  his  last  hour  in  patience. 

That  he  may  commit  his  spirit  into  Thy  hands. 

That  his  departure  may  be  in  peace. 

That  he  may  have  part  in  the  resurrection  unto  life. 

That  he  may  meet  his  Lord  with  joy. 

That  he  may  live  for  ever  in  Thy  kingdom. 
Hear  us,  good  Lord. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Son  of  God ; 

Have  mercy  upon  him. 
O  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin  of  the  world ; 

Have  mercy  upon  him. 
O  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin  of  the  world  ; 

Have  mercy  upon  him. 
O  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin  of  the  world ; 

Grant  him  Thy  peace. 

Amen, 


LESSONS   AND    PRAYERS   FOR   THE    SICK.        385 
II. 

EVERLASTING  God,  merciful  Father,  Who  ten- 
derly carest  for  us  in  our  need  and  sorrow,  and 
gavest  thy  Son  to  be  tempted  in  all  points  like  as  we 
are,  yet  without  sin,  that  we  might  have  a  faithful  High 
Priest  Who  can  be  touched  with  the  feeling  of  our  in- 
firmities :  We  Thy  children  beseech  Thee  for  our  af- 
flicted brother,  who  lieth  under  Thy  mighty  hand,  that 
Thou  wouldest  not  enter  into  judgment  with  him  for 
his  sins,  but  strengthen  and  comfort  him  by  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  in  faith  and  patience,  that  his  sickness  may  be  to 
Thy  glory  and  the  salvation  of  his  soul ;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  the  heavenly  Physician,  our  Brother  and  Lord. 
Amen. 

in. 

LORD  God,  heavenly  Father;  if  it  please  Thee  to 
visit  me  with  bodily  infirmities,  here  I  am.  I  know 
Thou  art  too  kind  and  gracious  to  suffer  anything  to 
come  upon  me  except  for  my  good  and  blessing.  Grant 
that  I  may  rightly  receive  Thy  visitation,  and  that  my 
sickness  may  be  to  Thine  honor  and  glory ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  my  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

IV. 

OLORD  Jesus,  Who  hast  made  it  my  lot  to  bear 
the  cross;  give  me  also  an  obedient  and  submis- 
sive heart,  that  I  may  joyfully  take  Thy  yoke  upon  me, 
and  willingly  follow  Thee  in  every  affliction.     Amen. 

II.    KNOWLEDGE    OF   SIN   AND    REPENTANCE. 

Psalms :  vi,  xxxi,  xxxviii,  li,  cii,  cxxx,  cxliii,  lxxxviii, 
cxxxix. 

Lessons. 

Jerem.    30:    12-15,    17;   Lamen.    3:    37-44,  55-58; 
25 


386  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

Ezek.  18  :  19-24  ;  Dan.  9  :  4-19  ;  Luke  13  :  1-9  ;  Rev. 
2:  1-17;  3:  1-6. 

Sentences. 

KEEP  back  Thy  servant  from  presumptuous  sins  ;  let 
them  not  have  dominion  over  me :  then  shall  I  be 
upright,  and  I  shall  be  innocent  from  the  great  trans- 
gression (Ps,  19 :  13). 

Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  He  may  be  found,  call  upon  • 
Him  while  He  is  near.  Let  the  wicked  forsake  his 
way,  and  tlie  unrighteous  man  his  thoughts;  and  let 
him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and  He  will  have  mercy 
upon  him,  and  to  our  God,  for  He  will  abundantly  par- 
don (Isa.  55  :  6,  7). 

Your  iniquities  have  separated  between  you  and  your 
God,  and  vour  sins  have  hid  His  face  from  vou  (Isa. 
59:2). 

We  are  all  as  an  unclean  thing,  and  all  our  righteous- 
nesses are  as  filthy  rags;  and  we  all  do  fade  as  the  leaf; 
and  our  iniquities,  like  the  wind,  have  taken  us  away. 
Be  not  wroth  very  sore,  O  Lord,  neither  remember  in- 
iquity for  ever  (Isa.  64 :  6,  9). 

Know  therefore  and  see  that  it  is  an  evil  thiug  and 
bitter,  that  thou  hast  forsaken  the  Lord  thy  God,  and 
that  My  fear  is  not  in  thee,  saith  the  Lord  God  of  hosts 
(Jerem.  2:19). 

Return,  thou  backsliding  Israel,  saith  the  Lord,  and 
I  will  not  cause  Mine  anger  to  fall  upon  you ;  for  I  am 
merciful,  saith  the  Lord,  and  I  will  not  keep  anger  for 
ever.  Only  acknowledge  thine  iniquity,  that  thou  hast 
transgressed  against  the  Lord  thy  God  (Jerem.  3 :  12, 
13). 

O  Lord,  our  backslidings  are  many ;  we  have  sinned 
against  Thee  (Jerem.  14:  7). 

Say  unto  them,  As  I  live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  I  have 
no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  the  wicked;  but  that  the 
wicked  turn  from  his  way  and  live  (Ezek.  33:  11). 


LESSONS   AND    PRAYERS    FOR    THE    SICK.         387 

Therefore  also  now,  saith  the  Lord,  turn  ye  even  to 
Me  with  all  your  heart,  and  with  fasting,  and  with  weep- 
ing, and  with  mourning ;  and  rend  your  heart,  and  not 
your  garments,  and  turn  unto  the  Lord  your  God :  for 
He  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of  great 
kindness,  and  repenteth  Him  of  the  evil  (Joel  2  :  12, 13). 

Prayers. 
I. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  and  Father: 
,  Through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  and  grant  and  increase  in  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
we  may  rightly  know  and  lament  our  sins,  and  with 
true  faith  emhrace  and  receive  Thy  grace  and  forgive- 
ness through  Christ ;  to  the  end  that  we  may  more  and 
more  die  unto  sin,  live  to  Thee  in  newness  of  life,  and 
ever  serve  and  please  Thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

ii. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  my  own  and  best  Physician : 
I  come  to  Thee  in  this  my  sickness,  and  call  upon 
Thee  in  mine  affliction.  Remember  me  graciously,  O 
Christ,  and  forgive  the  sins  by  which  I  have  merited 
this  chastisement.  Enter  not  into  judgment  with  me  as 
I  have  deserved.  Turn  away  Thine  anger  from  me, 
and  through  the  power  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  I  will  keep 
myself  from  sin,  and  amend  my  life.     Amen. 

in. 

HOLY  and  merciful  God  ;  with  stricken  and  contrite 
heart  I  confess  to  Thee,  that  by  my  sins  I  have  well 
dtserved  this  sickness ;  but  I  am  deeply  grieved  that  I 
have  offended  Thy  Divine  Majesty,  and  brought  this 
trouble  upon  myself.  Look  upon  mine  affliction  and 
my  pain,  and  heal  my  broken  heart.     Mercifully  for- 


388  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS. 

give  me  all  my  sins,  and   cleanse  me  from  all  unright- 
eousness ;  through  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord.     Amen. 

III.     ASSURANCE     OF     FORGIVENESS    THROUGH    FAITH   IN 
CHRIST. 

Psalms  :  xxv,  xl,  lxxvii. 

Lessons. 

Matt.  9:  1-8;  Luke  7:  36-50;  15:  1-10,  11-32; 
John  chapters  14,  15,  16,  17;  Rom.  3:  23-28;  10: 
9-13. 

Sentences. 

I  HAVE  blotted  out,  as  a  thick  cloud,  thy  transgres- 
sions, and,  as  a  cloud,  thy  sins :  return  unto  Me,  for 
I  have  redeemed  thee  (Isa.  44 :  22). 

Surely  He  hath  borne  our  griefs,  and  carried  our  sor- 
rows. He  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions,  He  was 
bruised  for  our  iniquities :  the  chastisement  of  our  peace 
was  upon  Him,  and  with  His  stripes  we  are  healed. 
All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray,  and  the  Lord  hath 
laid  on  Him  the  iniquity  of  us  all  (Isa.  53 :  4-6). 

For  a  small  moment  have  I  forsaken  thee  ;  but  with 
great  mercies  will  I  gather  thee.  In  a  little  wrath  I 
hid  My  face  from  thee  for  a  moment ;  but  with  everlast- 
ing kindness  will  I  have  mercy  on  thee,  saith  the  Lord 
thy  Redeemer  (Isa.  54 :  7,  8). 

Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  that  inhabiteth 
eternity,  Whose  Name  is  Holy,  I  dwell  with  him  also 
that  is  of  a  contrite  and  humble  spirit,  to  revive  the 
spirit  of  the  humble,  and  to  revive  the  heart  of  the 
contrite  ones.  For  I  will  not  contend  for  ever,  neither 
will  I  be  always  wroth  (Isa.  57:  15,  16). 

I  will  greatly  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  my  soul  shall  be 
joyful  in  my  God;  for  He  hath  clothed  me  with  the 
garments  of  salvation,  He  hath  covered  me  with  the  robe 
of  righteousness  (Isa.  61 :  10). 


LESSONS    AND    PRAYERS   FOR    THE    SICK.         389 

Is  Ephraim  My  dear  son  ?  Since  I  spake  against  him, 
I  do  earnestly  remember  him  still;  I  will  surely  have 
mercy  upon  him,  saith  the  Lord.  For  I  have  satiated 
the  weary  soul,  and  I  have  replenished  every  sorrowful 
soul  (Jerem.  31 :  20,  25). 

The  just  shall  live  by  his  faith  (Hab.  2  :  4). 

Jesus  said  unto  them,  They  that  be  whole  need  not  a 
physician,  but  they  that  are  sick.  Learn  what  that 
meaneth,  I  will  have  mercy,  and  not  sacrifice :  for  I  am 
not  come  to  call  the  righteous,  but  sinners  to  repentance 
(Matt.  9:  12,13). 

Come  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  heavy  laden, 
and  I  will  give  you  rest.  Take  My  yoke  upon  you,  and 
learn  of  Me;  for  I  am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart;  and 
ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls.  For  My  yoke  is  easy, 
and  My  burden  is  light  (Matt.  11 :  28-30). 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  which  taketh  away  the  sin 
of  the  world  (John  1:29). 

God  so  loved  the  world,  that  He  gave  His  only-be- 
gotten Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  Him  should  not 
perish,  but  have  everlasting  life  (John  3  :  16). 

Jesus  said  unto  them,  I  am  the  Bread  of  life :  he  that 
cometh  to  Me  shall  never  hunger ;  and  he  that  believeth 
on  Me  shall  never  thirst.  Him  that  cometh  to  Me  I 
will  in  no  wise  cast  out.  This  is  the  will  of  Him  that 
sent  Me,  that  every  one  which  seeth  the  Son,  and  be- 
lieveth on  Him,  may  have  everlasting  life  :  and  I  will 
raise  him  up  at  the  last  day.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto 
you,  He  that  believeth  on  Me  hath  everlasting  life 
(John  6 :  35,  37,  40,  47), 

I  am  the  Light  of  the  world :  he  that  folio weth  Me 
shall  not  walk  in  darkness,  but  shall  have  the  light 
of  life.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  If  a  man 
keep  My  saying,  he  shall  never  see  death  (John  8 : 
12,  51). 

This  is  life  eternal,  that  they  might  know  Thee  the 


390  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS. 

only  true  God,  and  Jesus  Christ,  whom  Thou  hast  sent 
(John  17 :  3). 

Neither  is  there  salvation  in  any  other :  for  there  is 
none  other  name  under  heaven  given  among  men, 
whereby  we  must  be  saved  (Acts  4 :  12). 

God  commendeth  His  love  toward  us,  in  that,  while 
we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for  us.  Where  sin 
abounded,  grace  did  much  more  abound  (Rom.  5  :  8, 20). 

We  pray  you  in  Christ's  stead,  be  ye  reconciled  to 
God.  For  He  hath  made  Him  to  be  sin  for  us,  who 
knew  no  sin,  that  we  might  be  made  the  righteousness 
of  God  in  Him  (2  Cor.  5 ;  20,  21). 

In  Whom  we  have  redemption  through  His  blood,  the 
forgiveness  of  sins,  according  to  the  riches  of  His  grace 
(Eph.l:7). 

This  is  a  faithful  saying,  and  worthy  of  all  accepta- 
tion, that  Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world  to  save  sin- 
ners (1  Tim.  1 :  15). 

The  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  cleanseth  us  from  all  sin 
(1  John  1  :  7). 

Behold,  what  manner  of  love  the  Father  hath  be- 
stowed upon  us,  that  we  should  be  called  the  sons  of 
God.  And  it  doth  not  yet  appear  what  we  shall  be: 
but  we  know  that,  when  He  shall  appear,  we  shall  be  like 
Him ;  for  we  shall  see  Him  as  He  is  (1  John  3 :  1,  2). 

In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  toward  us,  be- 
cause that  God  sent  His  only-begotten  Son  into  the  world, 
that  we  might  live  through  Him.  Herein  is  love,  not 
that  we  loved  God,  but  that  He  loved  us,  and  sent  His 
Son  to  be  the  propitiation  for  our  sins  (1  John  4 :  9, 10). 

As  the  children  are  partakers  of  flesh  and  blood,  He 
also  Himself  likewise  took  part  of  the  same ;  that 
through  death  He  might  destroy  him  that  had  the 
power  of  death,  that  is,  the  devil;  and  deliver  them 
who  through  fear  of  death  were  all  their  lifetime  sub- 
ject to  bondage  (Heb.  2:  14,  15). 


LESSONS    AND    PRAYERS    FOR    THE    SICK.         391 

Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door  and  knock :  if  any  man 
hear  my  voice  and  open  the  door,  I  will  come  in  to  him, 
and  will  sup  with  him,  and  he  with  me  (Rev.  3  :  20). 

Prayers. 


OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Thyself  hast  said,  Come 
unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  heavy  laden,  and 
I  will  give  you  rest.  We  therefore  come  to  Thee  in  our 
supplications  for  our  afflicted  brother.  O  Lord  Jesus, 
have  mercy  upon  him,  and  take  from  him  first  of  all  the 
heavy  burden  of  sin;  for  Thou  art  the  Lamb  of  God 
Who  hast  borne  and  takest  away  the  sin  of  the  whole 
world.  Put  Thy  sufferings,  cross  and  death  between 
his  sins  and  the  righteous  wrath  of  God,  that  where  sin 
hath  abounded  grace  may  much  more  abound.  Deal 
not  with  him  as  he  hath  deserved,  but  make  intercession 
for  him  as  Thou  hast  bought  him  with  a  price,  and  let 
him  graciously  find  through  Thee  the  Avay  to  the  Father, 
and  thus  obtain  everlasting  life.     Amen. 

ii. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  have  mercy  upon  me.  Help  me, 
O  Lord.  Deliver  my  soul,  and  save  me.  I  trust 
and  hope  in  Thee,  let  me  not  be  ashamed.  Enter  not 
into  judgment  with  me,  but  look  upon  me  with  the  eyes 
of  Thy  mercy.  Accept  me,  O  Lord,  and  acknowledge 
me  as  the  creature  of  Thy  hand  whom  Thou  hast  pur- 
chased with  Thy  precious  blood.  Be  merciful  unto  me, 
and  help  me,  O  God  my  salvation,  for  Thy  Name's  sake. 
Amen. 

IV-    PATIENCE    UNDER    SUFFERING,  AND    TRUST  IN  GOD'S 
HELP. 

Psalms:  xiii,  xvii,  xxiii,  xxvii,  xxxiv,  xlii,  lxii,  lxiii: 
2-9,  lxxi,  xci,  cxxi. 


392  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS. 

Lessons. 

Luke  11 :  1-13  ;  18  :  1-8  ;  Acts  3  :  1-10  ;  Eom.  5  : 
1-5;  8:  18-27;  Rom.  8:  28-39;  14:  7-9;  2  Cor.  1: 
3-7  ;  4 :  7-18  ;  Jas.  5:7-11. 

Sentences. 

LORD,  Thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  humble : 
Thou  wilt  prepare  their  heart,  Thou  wilt  cause 
Thine  ear  to  hear  (Ps.  10 :  17). 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord ;  trust  also  in  Him ; 
and  He  shall  bring  it  to  pass  (Ps.  37 :  5). 

Call  upon  Me  in  the  day  of  trouble :  I  will  deliver 
thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  Me  (Ps.  50 :  15). 

He  that  is  our  God  is  the  God  of  salvation  ;  and  unto 
God  the  Lord  belong  the  issues  from  death.  God  shall 
wound  the  head  of  His  enemies  (Ps.  68  :  20,  21). 

Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  Thou  wilt 
revive  me  :  Thou  shalt  stretch  forth  Thine  hand  against 
the  wrath  of  mine  enemies,  and  Thy  right  hand  shall 
save  me :  The  Lord  will  perfect  that  which  concerneth 
me :  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever  (Ps.  138  : 
1,  8). 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  the  Holy  One  of  Israel ; 
In  returning  and  rest  shall  ye  be  saved ;  in  quietness 
and  in  confidence  shall  be  your  strength  (Isa.  30  :  15). 

He  giveth  power  to  the  faint,  and  to  them  that  have 
no  might  He  increaseth  strength.  They  that  wait  upon 
the  Lord  shall  renew  their  strength  (Isa.  40  :  29,  31). 

Fear  thou  not ;  for  I  am  with  thee :  be  not  dismayed  ; 
for  I  am  thy  God :  I  will  strengthen  thee :  yea,  I  will 
help  thee ;  yea,  I  will  uphold  thee  with  the  right  hand 
of  My  righteousness  (Isa.  41 :  10). 

A  bruised  reed  shall  He  not  break,  and  the  smoking 
flax  shall  He  not  quench  (Isa.  42 :  3). 

Fear  not ;  for  I  have  redeemed  thee,  I  have  called 
thee  by  thy  name ;  thou  art  Mine.     When  thou  passest 


LESSONS   AND    PRAYERS    FOR    THE    SICK.        393 

through  the  waters,  I  will  be  with  thee ;  and  through 
the  rivers,  they  shall  not  overflow  thee ;  for  I  am  the 
Lord  thy  God,  the  Holy  One  of  Israel,  thy  Saviour 
(Isa.  43  :  1-3). 

The  Lord  hath  comforted  His  people,  and  will  have 
mercy  upon  His  afflicted.  Zion  said,  The  Lord  hath 
forsaken  me,  and  my  Lord  hath  forgotten  me.  Can  a 
woman  forget  her  sucking  child,  that  she  should  not 
have  compassion  on  the  son  of  her  womb?  yea,  they 
may  forget,  yet  will  I  not  forget  thee.  Behold,  I  have 
graven  thee  upon  the  palms  of  My  hands  (Isa.  49: 
13-16). 

The  Lord  is  good,  a  stronghold  in  the  day  of  trouble: 
and  He  knoweth  them  that  trust  in  Him  (Nahum  1 :  7). 

Jesus  said  unto  His  disciples,  If  any  man  will  come 
after  Me,  let  him  deny  himself,  and  take  up  his  cross, 
and  follow  Me  (Matt.  16  :  24). 

He  that  shall  endure  unto  the  end,  the  same  shall  be 
saved  (Matt.  24  :  13) ;  rejoicing  in  hope,  patient  in  trib- 
ulation, continuing  instant  in  prayer  (Rom.  12  :  12). 

For  ye  have  need  of  patience,  that,  after  ye  have 
done  the  will  of  God,  ye  might  receive  the  promise 
(Heb.  10:36). 

He  hath  said,  I  will  never  leave  thee,  nor  forsake 
thee.  So  that  we  may  boldly  say,  The  Lord  is  my 
helper,  and  I  will  not  fear  (Heb.  13:5,  6). 

Prayers. 
I. 

MERCIFUL  and  gracious  God,  Who  dealest  won- 
derfully with  Thy  saints,  and  deliverest  them  in 
due  season,  through  Thy  help  tarry  for  a  time  that  our 
faith  may  be  tried,  and  our  hope  increased  and  made 
sure  by  patience  and  experience  :  Bow  down  Thine  ear 
to  our  supplication  and  grant  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that, 


394  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

continuing  instant  in  prayer,  with  full  assurance  of 
hope,  we  may  patiently  wait  for  Thy  promised  help; 
through  Thy  Son,  our  dear  Lord  Jesus  Qhrist.     Amen. 


ii. 

OLORD,  heavenly  Father,  Thou  art  a  faithful  God, 
and  sufferest  not  any  one  to  be  tempted  above  that 
he  is  able  to  bear,  but  with  the  temptation  also  makest 
a  way  of  escape,  that  he  may  be  able  to  bear  it :  We 
beseech  Thee  for  our  sick  brother  in  his  great  affliction 
and  pain,  that  Thou  wouldest  not  suffer  the  cross  to  be 
too  heavy  upon  him.  Strengthen  him  that  he  may  bear 
it  with  patience,  and  never  more  despair  of  Thy  mercy. 

O  Christ,  Thou  Son  of  the  living  God,  Thou  Who 
didst  bear  for  him  the  pain  of  the  cross  and  die  for  his 
sins :  From  the  depths  of  our  hearts  we  call  upon  Thee, 
have  mercy  upon  him,  forgive  him  all  his  trespasses,  and 
suffer  not  his  faith  to  fail. 

O  God,  the  Holy  Ghost,  our  true  Comforter  in  all 
distress :  Uphold  him  in  patience  and  right  prayer, 
sanctify  him  wTith  full  assurance,  and  forsake  him  not  in 
the  last  extremity.  Lead  Thou  him  from  this  world  of 
sorrow  to  the  heavenly  home.     Amen. 


in. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ :  Give  unto  me  at  all  times  a  pa- 
tient spirit,  willing  and  ready  to  wait  and  pray,  that 
I  may  not  be  weary  of  Thy  chastening,  but  cast  my 
burden  upon  Thee  with  all  cheerfulness  and  confidence, 
and  ever  hope  for  the  best  from  Thee,  Who  livest  and 
reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost  for  ever 
and  ever.     Amen. 


LESSONS   AND    PRAYERS    FOR    THE    SICK.         395 
V.    PREPARATION    FOR    DEATH. 

Psalms:  xxxix,  xc. 

Lessons. 

Job  14:  1-5;  Isa.  38:  1-8  ;  40:  6-8;  2  Cor.  5:  1-10; 
Phil.  1 :  21-30;  Luke  2 :  25-32. 

Sentences. 

WE  are  strangers  before  Thee,  and  sojourners,  as 
were  all  our  fathers :  our  days  on  earth  are  as  a 
shadow,  and  there  is  none  abiding  (1  Chron.  29  :  15). 

Watch  therefore:  for  ye  know  not  what  hour  your 
Lord  doth  come  (Matt.  24 :  42). 

Our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  hath  aboished  death,  and 
hath  brought  life  and  immortality  to  light  through  the 
Gospel  (2  Tim.  1 :  10). 

There  remaineth  a  rest  to  the  people  of  God.  Let  us 
labor  therefore  to  enter  into  that  rest  (Heb.  4:  9,  11). 

It  is  appointed  unto  men  once  to  die  (Heb.  9 :  27). 

Here  we  have  no  continuing  city,  but  we  seek  one  to 
come  (Heb.  13:  14). 

Prayers. 


ALMIGHTY,  everlasting,  and  most  merciful  God, 
Thou  Who  dost  summon  and  take  us  out  of  this 
sinful  and  corrupt  world  to  Thyself  through  death,  that 
we  may  not  perish  by  continual  sinning,  but  pass 
through  death  to  life  eternal :  Help  u^,  we  beseech 
Thee,  to  know  and  believe  this  with  our  whole  heart, 
to  the  end  that  we  may  rejoice  in  our  departure,  and 
at  Thy  call  cheerfully  enter  into  Thine  everlasting 
kingdom ;  through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


396  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

II. 

OLORD,  teach  me  to  consider  that  I  must  die,  and 
that  here  I  have  no  continuing  city.  Make  me 
mindful  of  the  shortness  and  vanity  of  my  life,  that  I 
may  think  much  upon  mine  end,  and  live  and  die  in 
this  world,  not  to  myself,  but  to  Thee  ;  so  that  in  cheer- 
ful faith  I  may  look  for  the  day  of  my  departure  and 
the  appearing  of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  hasten  unto 
the  same  by  a  holy  walk  and  a  godly  life;  through 
Jesus  Christ  my  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

in. 

OLORD  Jesus !  Since  Thou  hast  hidden  from  me 
the  day  and  hour  when  I  shall  be  called  away  from 
earth,  teach  me  to  be  ready  at  every  moment,  that  I 
may  willingly  leave  this  world,  depart  in  peace,  and 
with  Thee  and  all  the  elect  keep  the  Sabbath  of  eternal 
rest ;  Thou  Who  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
livest  and  reignest  world  without  end.     Amen. 

VI.    HOPE    OF    RESURRECTION   AND    ETERNAL    LIFE. 

Psalms  :  cxvi,  cxxvi. 

Lessons. 

Rev.  3  :  7-13  ;  7  :  13-17 ;  21 :  1-7  ;  22  :  1-5. 

Sentences. 

THE  ransomed  of  the  Lord  shall  return,  and  come 
to  Zion  with  songs  and  everlasting  joy  upon  their 
heads :  they  shall  obtain  joy  and  gladness,  and  sorrow 
and  sighing  shall  flee  away  (Isa.  35 :  10). 

I  will  ransom  them  from  the  power  of  the  grave ;  I 

will  redeem  them  from  death :  O   death,  I  will  be  thy 

plagues;  O  grave,  I  will  be  thy  destruction  (Hos.  13:  14). 

My  sheep  hear%my  voice,  and  I  know  them,  and  they 

follow  Me :  and  I  give  unto  them  eternal  life ;  and  they 


LESSONS   AND    PKAYERS   FOR   THE    SICK.        397 

shall  never  perish,  neither  shall  any  man  pluck  thero. 
out  of  My  hand  (John  10 :  27,  28). 

I  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life :  he  that  believeth 
in  Me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live :  and 
whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  Me  shall  never  die 
(John  11 :  25,  26). 

Our  conversation  is  in  heaven ;  from  whence  also  we 
look  for  the  Saviour,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  Who  shall 
change  our  vile  body,  that  it  may  be  fashioned  like  unto 
His  glorious  body,  according  to  the  working  whereby 
He  is  able  even  to  subdue  all  things  unto  Himself 
(Phil.  3  :  20,  21). 

I  am  now  ready  to  be  offered,  and  the  time  of  my 
departure  is  at  hand.  I  have  fought  a  good  fight,  I 
have  finished  my  course,  I  have  kept  the  faith.  Hence- 
forth there  is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown  of  righteousness, 
which  the  Lord,  the  righteous  Judge,  shall  give  me  at 
that  day.  The  Lord  shall  deliver  me  from  every  evil 
work,  and  will  preserve  me  unto  His  heavenly  kingdom 
(2  Tim.  4  :  6-8,  18). 

Jesus  Christ  the  same  yesterday,  and  to-day,  and  for 
ever  (Heb.  13  :  8). 

Be  thou  faithful  unto  death,  and  I  will  give  thee  a 
crown  of  life  (Rev.  2  :  10). 

I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  unto  me,  Write, 
Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from  hence- 
forth :  Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from 
their  labors;  and  their  works  do  follow  them  (Rev. 
14:13). 

Prayers. 


ALMIGHTY  and  gracious  God,  Thou  Who  upholdest 
our  life  in  the  midst  of  death :  We  beseech  Thee 
to  look  mercifully  upon  this  sick  one,  to  strengthen  him 
in  body  and  soul,  and  in  Thy  mercy  to  forgive  him  all 


398  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS. 

sin.  Accept  the  offering  of  the  innocent  death  of  Jesus 
Christ  Thy  dear  Son  as  the  ransom  for  his  transgres- 
sions, since  he  hath  been  baptized  into  the  Name  of 
Jesus,  and  hath  been  washed  and  cleansed  with  His 
blood.  Deliver  him  also  from  his  bodily  distress  and 
pain  ;  shorten  his  sufferings ;  uphold  him  against  the 
accusations  of  conscience,  and  against  all  temptations  of 
the  evil  one ;  to  the  end  that  he  may  overcome  in  the 
good  fight  of  faith.  Grant  him  a  blessed  departure  to 
life  eternal,  and  send  Thy  holy  angels  to  bear  him  to  the 
general  assembly  of  all  Thine  elect  in  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

II. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Who  alone  art  the  door 
to  eternal  life,  through  the  which  whosoever  shall 
enter  in  shall  be  saved  :  We  earnestly  beseech  Thee  to 
open  this  door  of  salvation  to  this  dying  one,  and 
speedily  deliver  him  out  of  all  anguish  of  sin,  and  from 
all  the  craft  and  power  of  the  devil.  Help,  O  Lord, 
that  he  may  not  go  astray,  nor  suffer  harm  in  the  valley 
and  shadow  of  death.  Do  Thou,  as  a  faithful  shepherd, 
receive  him  as  Thy  servant  and  one  of  Thy  flock.  Let 
Thy  Word  shine  in  his  heart.  Stand  by  him  in  the 
trying  hour,  and  show  him  Thy  salvation.  Suffer  him 
not  to  fall  away  from  the  right  faith.  Take  his  soul 
into  Thy  hands,  and  so  minister  to  him  of  Thy  grace 
that  he  may  not  be  touched  by  any  evil,  but  have  an 
abundant  entrance  into  life  everlasting.     Amen. 


in. 

OTHOU  true  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ !  Thou  Who  art 
the  Lamb  of  God  that  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 
world,  and  hast  washed  and  cleansed  me  in  Thy  blood : 
I  beseech  Thee,  by  Thy  bitter  Passion,  and  especially  by 
what  Thou  didst  suffer  when  Thy  soul  passed  out  of  the 


COMMUNION    OF    THE    SICK.  399 

body,  have  mercy  upon  my  poor  soul  in  the  hour  of  its 
departure,  and  bring  me  to  life  everlasting ;  Thou  Who 
livest  and  reisrnest  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


IV. 

HELP,  O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  tbat,  in  this  my  last 
extremity,  I  may  joyfully  overcome  by  Thy  grace. 
Uphold  me  in  true  faith,  and  comfort  me  with  Thy 
Spirit  when  my  end  shall  come,  that  even  in  death  I 
may  not  be  severed  from  Thee.  O  Lord,  to  Thee  I 
commend  my  soul  which  Thou  hast  purchased  with  Thy 
precious  Blood.     Amen. 

v. 

OTHOU  ever  faithful  God,  shorten  to  me  the  agonies 
of  death,  and  vouchsafe  a  peaceful  and  happy  end, 
according  to  Thy  lovingkindnesses  as  they  have  been 
ever  of  old,  that  I  may  thank  and  praise  Thee  for  Thy 
mercy  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

II.  COMMUNION  OF  THE  SICK. 

f  The  Lord's  Supper  shall  not  be  administered  to  any  one  who 
does  not  give  evidence  of  sincere  repentance  and  living  faith 
in  Jesus  Christ,  and  of  an  earnest  desire  to  receive  the  Sacra- 
ment. Nor  shall  it  be  given  to  any  one  who  is -without  ability 
to  discern,  or  who,  by  reason  of  sickness,  is  unable  rightly  to 
receive  and  retain  the  bread  and  wine ;  of  which  things  the 
Minister  shall  be  reasonably  assured  before  administering  the 
Sacrament. 

f  If  the  sick  person  be  so  weak,  or  in  such  peril  of  death,  that 
the  Order  here  given  cannot  be  fully  observed,  it  shall  suffice 
to  use  the  most  essential  parts,  to  wit :  the  Confession  and  Ab- 
solution, the  Words  of  Institution,  and  the  giving  of  the  Bread 
and  Wine. 

Minister. 

FORASMUCH  as  thou  desirest  to  receive  the  Holy 
Sacrament  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  our  Lord  and 


400  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  comfort  and  relief  of  thy 
conscience,  and  for  the  strengthening  of  thy  faith,  in 
this  thine  affliction ;  it  is  meet  and  right  that  thou 
shouldest  make  Confession  of  thy  sins,  receive  in  the 
Absolution  assurance  of  forgiveness,  and  thus  be  pre- 
pared worthily  to  receive  the  Holy  Supper  to  thy  soul's 
health. 

%  The  Confession  may  be  made  by  the  sick  person  in  his  own  words , 
or  he  may  use  one  of  those  given  in  the  Order  for  Private  Confes- 
sion, or  any  other  suitable  Confession.  The  Minister  may  say 
the  Confession  and  the  sick  person  say  it  with  him,  or  otherwise 
•make  it  his  own. 

f  Confession  having  been  made,  the  Minister  shall  pronounce  the 
Absolution,  as  follows: 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  is  merciful 
and  gracious,  and  ready  to  forgive  thee  all  thy  sins, 
for  the  sake  of  His  Son  Jesus  Christ,  Who  suffered  and 
died  for  thee ;  therefore,  in  His  Name,  in  obedience  to 
His  command,  and  by  virtue  of  His  words :  "  Whose 
soever  sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted  unto  them,"  I 
declare  thee,  being  penitent,  absolved  and  free  from  all 
thy  sins.  They  are  forgiven,  as  abundantly  and  com- 
pletely as  Jesus  Christ  hath  merited  by  His  sufferings 
and  death,  and  commanded  to  be  preached  by  the  Gos- 
pel throughout  the  world.  Take  to  thyself,  then,  for 
thy  comfort  and  peace,  the  assurance  which  I  now  give 
thee  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  and  believe  with- 
out doubt  that  thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee,  In  the  Name 
of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Amen. 

*[  Then  shall  the  Minister  make  ready  for  the  Administration  of 
the  Sacrament,  and  if  Confession  has  previously  been  made  the 
Office  may  begin  with  the  25th  Psalm : 

UNTO  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul.     O  my 
God,  I  trust  in  Thee :  let  me  not  be  ashamed.     Etc. 


COMMUNION    OF    THE    SICK.  401 

^[  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Gospel,  John  Hi.  16. 

GOD  so  loved  the  world,  that  He  gave  His  Only- 
begotten  Son,   that   whosoever  believeth  in   Him 
should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life. 

f  Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles'  Creed. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker 
of  heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord;  Who 
was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary ;  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate ;  Was  crucified, 
dead,  and  buried;  He  descended  into  hell;  The  third 
day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead;  He  ascended  into 
heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father 
Almighty;  from  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the 
quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  Holy  Christian 
Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints;  The  Forgiveness  of 
sins ;  The  Eesurrection  of  the  body ;  And  the  Life 
everlasting.     Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  turn  to  the  table  whereon  the  Bread 
and  Wine  have  beenplaced,  and  shall  say  : 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

^[  Then  shall  he  say  the  Words  of  Institution. 

OUR  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  the  night  in  which  He 
was  betrayed,  took  bread  ;  and  when  He  had  given 
thanks,  He  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  His  disciples,  say- 
26 


402  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

ing,  Take,  eat;   this  is  My   Body,  which  is  given  for 
you ;  this  do  in  remembrance  of  Me. 

f  Then  shall  he  give  to  the  sick  person  the  Bread,  saying: 

THE  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  given  for  thee, , 
strengthen   and  preserve   thee   in   true   faith   unto 
everlasting  life.     Amen. 

^  Then  shall  he  take  the  Cup  and  say : 

AFTER  the  same  manner,  also,  when  He  had  supped, 
He  took  the  Cup,  and  when  He  had  given  thanks, 
He  gave  it  to  them,  saying :  Drink  ye  all  of  it ;  this 
Cup  is  the  New  Testament  in  My  Blood,  which  is  shed 
for  you,  and  for  many,  for  the  remission  of  sins ;  this 
do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  Me. 

5f  Then  shall  he  give  the  Wine,  saying : 

THE  Blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  shed  for  thy 
sins,  strengthen  and  preserve  thee  in  true  faith  unto 
everlasting  life.     Amen. 

^  After  communicating,  Psalm  ciii,  or  cxi,  or  cxvii,  or  cxviii, 
may  be  said,  and  then  shall  follow  the  Thanksgiving. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good. 
And  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

WE  thank  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  Thou  hast  re- 
freshed this  Thy  servant  with  this  salutary  gift; 
and  we  beseech  Thee,  of  Thy  mercy,  to  strengthen  him, 
through  the  same,  in  faith  toward  Thee,  in  love  toward 
all  mankind,  in  patience  under  trials,  and  in  the  blessed 
hope  of  everlasting  life ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


T 


HE   Lord   bless   thee,    and   keep   thee.     The  Lord 
make  His  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious 


COMMENDATION    OF    THE    DYING.  403 

unto   thee.     The  Lord   lift  up   His  countenance    upon 
thee,  and  give  thee  peace.     Amen. 

III.  THE  COMMENDATION  OF  THE  DYING. 

^]  When  a  Minister  is  called  to  a  member  of  the  Church,  being  in 
peril  of  death,  he  may,  with  those  present,  offer  prayers  as  here 
followeth  : 


LORD,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 


^  Then  shall  all  present  say  together  : 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

Minister. 

OGOD,  our  heavenly  Father:  Thou  hast  promised 
us  by  Thy  Son,  "  If  two  of  you  shall  agree  on  earth 
as  touching  anything  that  they  shall  ask,  it  shall  be 
done  for  them  of  My  Father  which  is  in  heaven/' 
Upon  this  Thy  promise,  we  beseech  Thee  on  behalf  of 
Thy  servant,  who  hath  been  baptized  in  the  Name  of 
Jesus,  and  hath  openly  confessed  Thee  the  everlasting 
God,  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost.  Graciously  accept 
him,  and  forgive  him  all  his  sins;  mercifully  defend  him 
against  all  temptations ;  and  grant  him  everlasting  life ; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


404  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS. 

^  Then  may  be  said  one  or  more  Psalms  or  Scripture  Lessons,  as 
given  in  the  Lessons  and  Prayers  for  the  Sick,  as  the  strength 
of  the  sick  person  may  allow.  When  the  end  is  at  hand,  por- 
tions of  the  History  of  the  Passion  of  our  Lord  may  be  ready 
and  at  the  last  may  be  said  the  Nunc  Diniittis. 


^  Then  may  be  said 
THE    LITANY    FOR   THE   DYING. 

LORD,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 

O  God,  the  Father  in  heaven ; 

Have  mercy  upon  him. 
O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world ; 

Have  mercy  upon  him. 
O  God,  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

Have  mercy  upon  him. 
Be  gracious  unto  him. 

Spare  him,  good  Lord. 
Be  gracious  unto  him. 

Help  him,  good  Lord. 
From  Thy  wrath ; 
From  an  evil  death ; 
From  the  pains  of  hell ; 
From  the  power  of  the  devil ; 
From  all  evil : 

Good  Lord,  deliver  him. 
By  Thy  holy  Nativity; 
By  Thine  Agony  and  Bloody  Sweat; 
By  Thy  Cross  and  Passion ; 
By  Thy  Death  and  Burial ; 
By  Thy  glorious  Resurrection  and  Ascension ; 


COMMENDATION   OF   THE    DYING.  405 

By  the  Grace  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter : 

Help  him,  good  Lord. 
In  the  hour  of  death  ; 
And  in  the  day  of  judgment : 
*  Help  him,  good  Lord. 

We  poor  sinners  do  beseech  Thee; 

To  hear  us,  O  Lord  God. 
That  Thou  wouldest  spare  him ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Amen. 

^|  When  the  soul  is  about  to  depart,  the  Minister  may  lay  his  hand 
on  the  head  of  the  dying  believer,  and  say : 

DEPART  in  peace,  Thou  ransomed  soul,  in  the  Name 
of  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Who  created  thee; 
in  the  Name  of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  Living 
God,  Who  redeemed  thee ;  in  the  Name  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  Who  sanctified  thee.  Enter  now  into  Mount 
Zion,  the  City  of  the  Living  God,  the  heavenly  Jerusa- 
lem, to  the  innumerable  company  of  angels,  and  to  the 
General  Assembly  and  Church  of  the  firstborn,  which 
are  written  in  heaven.  The  Lord  preserve  thy  going 
out  and  thy  coming  in,  from  this  time  forth,  even  fur 
evermore.     Amen. 

^[  When  the  spirit  of  a  believer  has  departed,  the  following  Prayer 
may  be  said : 

WE  thank  Thee,  Lord  Jesus,  Thou  Prince  of  Life 
that  Thou   hast  kept  this  our  brother  steadfast  in 
true   repentance   and   faith,    and    hast   granted   him   a 


406  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

blessed  end.  Now  he  is  at  home,  and  present  with  the 
Lord.  All  his  sorrows  are  passed.  God  shall  wipe 
away  all  tears  from  his  eyes.  Everlasting  joy  and 
gladness  shall  be  on  his  head ;  and  sorrow  and  sighing 
shall  flee  away.  Comfort  us,  O  Lord,  who  are  still  in 
this  vale  of  tears.  Help  us,  O  Christ,  to  bear  in  pa- 
tience to  the  end  the  burdens  and  trials  of  our  earthly 
pilgrimage.  Enable  us  to  follow  our  brother's  faith, 
and  to  stand  ever  ready,  that,  when  our  last  hour  shall 
come,  we  also  may  cease  from  our  labor,  depart  in  peace, 
and  enter  into  Thy  heavenly  rest ;  Thou  Who  livest 
and  reignest,  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  peace  of  the  Lord  be  with  us  all.     Amen. 


THE   BURIAL    OF   THE   DEAD. 

f  The  Order  of  Service  here  following  is  provided  only  for  the 
Burial  of  members  of  the  Church,  or  those  who  depart  this 
life  in  Christian  faith. 

•[  When  the  services  are  held  at  the  house,  or  in  the  Church, 
before  the  Burial,  the  order  here  given  may  be  used  in  full  to 
what  is  given  for  use  at  the  grave. 

*[[  When  the  services  are  held  in  the  Church  after  the  Burial, 
only  the  Order  for  the  Act  of  Burial  shall  be  used  at  the 
grave,  and  the  full  Service  used  afterward. 

%  When  a  brief  Service  is  held  at  the  house  before  going  to  the 
Church,  or  to  the  grave,  a  Hymn  may  be  sung,  followed  by 
one  of  the  Lessons  and  a  Collect  or  Prayer. 

^  The  regular  Service  may  begin  as  follows : 

LORD,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 


THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.         407 


^|  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said  one  or  more  of  the  Psalms  here  foh 
lowing.  The  Psalm  may  be  preceded  and  followed  by  its  Anti- 
phon.  The  Gloria  Patri  is  not  used  in  this  Service,  to  either 
Psalm  or  Canticle. 

Psalm  cxxx. 

Antiphon:  If  Thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities,  O  Lord, 
who  shall  stand  ? 

OUT  of  the  depths  :  have  I  cried  unto  Thee,  O  Lord. 
Lord,  hear  my  voice :  let  Thine  ears  be  attentive 
to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

If  Thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities :  O  Lord, 
who  shall  stand  ? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  Thee :  that  Thou  mayest 
be  feared. 

I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait :  and  in  His 
Word  do  I  hope. 

My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord,  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning:  I  say,  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning. 

Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord,  for  with  the  Lord  there 
is  mercy :  and  with  Him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

And  He  shall  redeem  Israel :  from  all  his  iniquities. 

Antiphon:  If  Thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities,  O  Lord, 
who  shall  stand  ? 

Or, 

Psalm  xc. 

Antiphon :  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

LORD,   Thou  hast  been   our   dwellingplace :    in   all 
generations. 
Before  the   mountains  were   brought   forth,   or   ever 
Thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world  :  even  from 
everlasting  to  everlasting,  Thou  art  God. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction  :  and  sayest,  Return, 
ye  children  of  men. 


408  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  Thy  sight  are  but  as  yester- 
day when  it  is  past :  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood,  they  are 
as  a  sleep :  in  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  that 
groweth  up. 

In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up:  in 
the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

For  we  are  consumed  by  Thine  anger :  and  by  Thy 
wrath  are  we  troubled. 

Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  Thee :  our  secret 
sins  in  the  light  of  Thy  countenance. 

For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  Thy  wrath  :  we 
spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten : 
and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore  years, 
yet  is  their  strength  labor  and  soriow,  for  it  is  soon  cut 
off,  and  we  fly  away. 

Who  knoweth  the  power  of  Thine  anger:  even 
according  to  Thy  fear,  so  is  Thy  wrath. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days :  that  we  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Return,  O  Lord,  how  long :  and  let  it  repent  Thee 
concerning  Thy  servants. 

O  satisfy  us  early  with  Thy  mercy:  that  we  may 
rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  Thou 
hast  afflicted  us :  and  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen 
evil. 

Let  Thy  work  appear  unto  Thy  servants :  and  Thy 
glory  unto  their  children. 

And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon 
us:  and  establish  Thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon 
us;  yea,  the  work  of  our  hands  establish  Thou  it. 

Antiphon :  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

^Instead  of  these,  Psalm  xxiii,  xxv,  xxvii,  xxxix,  xlii,  lxxiii, 


THE  BURIAL  OP  THE  DEAD.         409 

crvi,  cxxi,  cxxxix,  or  cxlvi,  may  be  used.  The  Antiphon  may 
be  taken  from  those  at  the  end  of  the  Antiphons/or  the  Church 
Year.     (Page  103.) 

%  A  Hymn  may  be  sung  after  the  Psalm,  and  then  shall  one  or 
more  of  the  Scripture  Lessons  he? e  following  be  read. 


I 


The  Lessons. 
(IThess.  4:   13-18.) 

WOULD  not  have  you  to  be  ignorant,  brethren, 
concerning  them  which  are  asleep,  that  ye  sorrow 
not,  even  as  others  which  have  no  hope.  For  if  we  be- 
lieve that  Jesus  died  and  rose  again,  even  so  them  also 
which  sleep  in  Jesus  will  God  bring  with  Him. 

For  this  we  say  unto  you  by  the  Word  of  the  Lord, 
that  we  which  are  alive  and  remain  unto  the  coming 
of  the  Lord  shall  not  prevent  them  which  are  asleep. 
For  the  Lord  Himself  shall  descend  from  heaven  with 
a  shout,  with  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and  with  the 
trump  of  God  :  and  the  dead  in  Christ  shall  rise  first. 
Then  we  which  are  alive  and  remain  shall  be  caught 
up  together  with  them  in  the  clouds,  to  meet  the  Lord 
in  the  air :  and  so  shall  we  ever  be  with  the  Lord. 
Wherefore  comfort  one  another  with  these  words. 

(1  Cor.  15:  12-19,  20-26,  35-38.) 

"VT  OW  if  Christ  be  preached  that  He  rose  from  the 
\S  dead,  how  say  some  among  you  that  there  is  no 
resurrection  of  the  dead?  But  if  there  be  no  resurrec- 
tion of  the  dead,  then  is  Christ  not  risen  :  and  if  Christ 
be  not  risen,  then  is  our  preaching  vain,  and  your  faith 
is  also  vain.  Yea,  and  we  are  found  false  witnesses  of 
God  ;  because  we  have  testified  of  God  that  He  raised 
up  Christ :  whom  He  raised  not  up,  if  so  be  that  the 
dead  rise  not.  For  if  the  dead  rise  not,  then  is  not 
Christ  raised :   and  if  Christ  be  not  raised,  your  faith 


410  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL  ACTS. 

is  vain  ;  ye  are  yet  in  your  sins.  Then  they  also  which 
are  fallen  asleep  in  Christ  are  perished. 

If  in  this  life  only  we  have  hope  in  Christ,  we  are  of 
all  men  most  miserable. 

But  now  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become 
the  firstfruits  of  them  that  slept.  For  since  by  man 
came  death,  by  man  came  also  the  resurrection  of  the 
dead.  For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall 
all  be  made  alive. 

But  every  man  in  his  own  order :  Christ  the  first- 
fruits;  afterward  they  that  are  Christ's  at  His  coming. 
Then  cometh  the  end,  when  He  shall  have  delivered  up 
the  kingdom  to  God,  even  the  Father ;  when  He  shall 
have  put  down  all  rule  and  all  authority  and  power. 
For  He  must  reign,  till  He  hath  put  all  enemies  under 
His  feet.  The  last  enemy  that  shall  be  destroyed  is 
death. 

But  some  men  will  say,  How  are  the  dead  raised  up  ? 
and  with  what  body  do  they  come  ?  Thou  fool,  that 
which  thou  sowest  is  not  quickened,  except  it  die :  and 
that  which  thou  sowest,  thou  sowest  not  that  body  that 
shall  be,  but  bare  grain,  it  may  chance  of  wheat,  or  of 
some  other  grain :  but  God  giveth  it  a  body  as  it  hath 
pleased  Him,  and  to  every  seed  his  own  body. 

(John  11:  21-27.) 

THEN  said  Martha  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  if  Thou  hadst 
been  here,  my  brother  had  not  died.  But  I  know, 
that  even  now,  whatsoever  Thou  wilt  ask  of  God,  God 
will  give  it  Thee.  Jesus  saith  unto  her,  Thy  brother 
shall  rise  again.  Martha  saith  unto  Him,  I  know  that 
he  shall  rise  again  in  the  resurrection  at  the  last  day. 
Jesus  saith  unto  her,  I  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life  : 
he  that  believeth  in  Me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall 
he  live :  and  whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  Me  shall 
never  die.     Believest  thou  this  ? 


THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.         411 

She  saith  unto  Him,  Yea,  Lord  :  I  believe  that  Thou 
art  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  which  should  come  into 
the  World. 

(Luke  7:  11-15.) 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  that  Jesus  went  into  a  city  called 
Nain ;  and  many  of  His  disciples  went  with  Him, 
and  much  people. 

Now  when  He  came  nigh  to  the  gate  of  the  city,  be- 
hold, there  was  a  dead  man  carried  out,  the  only  son  of 
his  mother,  and  she  was  a  widow  :  and  much  people  of 
the  city  was  with  her. 

And  when  the  Lord  saw  her,  He  had  compassion  on 
her,  and  said  unto  her,  Weep  not.  And  He  came  and 
touched  the  bier :  and  they  that  bare  him  stood  still. 
And  He  said,  Young  man,  I  say  unto  thee,  Arise.  And 
he  that  was  dead  sat  up,  and  began  to  speak.  And  He 
delivered  him  to  his  mother. 

(Matt.  9:  18,19,23-26.) 

WHILE  Jesus  spake  these  things  unto  them,  behold 
there  came  a  certain  ruler,  and  worshipped  Him 
saying,  My  daughter  is  even  now  dead  :  but  come  and 
lay  Thy  hand  upon  her,  and  she  shall  live.  And  Jesus 
arose  and  followed  him,  and  so  did  His  disciples. 

And  when  Jesus  came  into  the  ruler's  house,  and  saw 
the  minstrels  and  the  people  making  a  noise,  He  said 
unto  them,  Give  place ;  for  the  maid  is  not  dead,  but 
sleepeth.  And  they  laughed  Him  to  scorn.  But  when 
the  people  were  put  forth,  He  went  in,  and  took  her  by 
the  hand,  and  the  maid  arose.  And  the  fame  thereof 
went  abroad  into  all  that  land. 

\  Instead  of  these  Lessons,  one  or  more  of  the  following,  or  any 
other  suitable  Scripture  Lessons  may  be  read : 

2  Sam.  12  :  16-23  ;  2  Kings  4  :  18-37  ;  Job  14  :  1-16 ; 
19:  21-27;   Eccles.  12 :  1-7;   Matt.  25:  31-43;   Mark 


412  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

10  :  13-16;  John  6  :  37-40,  47-54 ;  Rom.  6  :  8-11 :  14  : 
7-9. 

%  After  the  Lesson  may  follow  the  Responsory,  or  other  suitable 
Anthem  or  Hymn. 

RESPONS0BIES. 

I.  Si  bona  suscepimus. 
HALL  we  receive  good  at  the  hand  of  the  Lord,  and 


s 


shall  we  not  receive  evil  ?     The  Lord  gave,  and  the 
Lord  hath  taken  away. 

Verse :  Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

The  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away. 

II.  Credo,  quod  Redemptor  mens. 

I  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  liveth,  and  that  He  shall 
stand  at  the  latter  day  upon  the  earth ;  and  in  my 
flesh  shall  I  see  God. 

Ferae:  Whom  I  shall  see  for  myself,  and  mine  eyes 
shall  behold,  and  not  another. 
And  in  my  flesh  shall  I  see  God. 

III.    Si  credimus. 

IF  we  believe  that  Jesus  died  and  rose  again,  even  so 
them  also  which  sleep  in  Jesus  will  God  bring  with 
Him.  Wherefore  sorrow  not  even  as  others  which  have 
no  hope. 

Verse ;  For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall 
all  be  made  alive. 

Wherefore  sorrow  not  even  as  others  which  have  no 
hope. 

IV.  Ecce,  quomodo  moritur  Justus. 

BEHOLD,  how  the  righteous  dieth,  and  no  man  lay- 
eth  it  to  heart ;  and  the  just  are  taken  away,  and 
none  considereth.  From  the  evil  to  come  is  he  taken 
away ;  and  his  memory  shall  be  in  peace. 


THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.        413 

Verse :  In  peace  he  rests  in  the  earth,  and  in  Zion  is 
his  habitation. 

His  memory  shall  be  in  peace. 

V.  In  pace  in  id  ipsum  dormiam. 

I  WILL  lay  me  down  in  peace  and  sleep.     None  of 
us  liveth  to  himself,  and  no  man  dieth  to  himself. 
Verse :  Whether  we  live  therefore  or  die,  we  are  the 
Lord's. 

None  of  us  liveth   to  himself,  and  no  man  dieth  to 
himself. 

\  After  the  Lesson  and  Responsory  or  Hymn,  may  follow  the  Ad- 
dress, if  one  be  made. 

THE    ADDRESS. 

^[  Then  may  a  Canticle  be  sung,  and  an  Antiphon  may  be  sung 
with  it.  The  Nunc  Dimittis,  Benedictus,  Song  of  Hezekiah, 
or  the  Beatitudes,  may  be  used,  as  here  followeth. 

ANTIPHONS   TO   THE   CANTICLE. 

I.  O  quam  gloriosum. 

OHOW  glorious  is  that  kingdom  wherein  all  the 
saints  do  rejoice  with  Christ.  They  are  clothed 
with  white  robes,  and  follow  the  Lamb  whithersoever 
He  goeth. 

II.  Venientes  venient. 

HE  that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing  precious 
seed,  shall   doubtless   come    again   with   rejoicing 
bringing  his  sheaves  with  him. 

III.  Audivi  vocem. 

HEARD  a  voice  from  heaven  saying,  Blessed  are 
the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord, 


i 


rV.  Ego  sum  resurrectio. 

I  AM  the  Resurrection  and  the  life ;  He  that  believeth 
in  Me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live ;  and 
whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  Me  shall  never  diec 


414  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

Ve  Absterget  Deus  omnem  lachrymam. 

GOD  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  the  eyes  of  His 
saints.  And  there  shall  be  no  more  sorrow,  nor 
crying,  neither  shall  there  be  any  more  pain,  for  the 
former  things  are  passed  away. 

THE    CAKTICLEo 
L  Nunc  Dimittis. 

LORD,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  depart  in  peace : 
according  to  Thy  Word. 
For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  Salvation  :  which  Thou 
hast  prepared  before  the  face  of  all  people : 

A  Light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles :  and  the  glory  of 
Thy  people  Israel. 

EC.  BenedictuSo 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel?  for  He  hath 
visited  and  redeemed  His  people. 

And  hath  raised  up  a  horn  of  salvation  for  us  :  in  the 
house  of  His  servant  David  : 

As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  holy  prophets  : 
which  have  been  since  the  world  began  : 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies:  and  from 
the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us  : 

To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our  fathers  :  and 
to  remember  His  holy  covenant : 

The  oath  which  he  sware  to  our  father  Abraham : 
that  he  would  grant  unto  us  : 

That  we,  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of  our  en- 
emies :   might  serve  Him  without  fear, 

In  holiness  and  righteousness  before  Him :  all  the 
days  of  our  life. 

And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  prophet  of  the 
Highest :  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the  Lord 
to  prepare  His  ways : 


THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.         415 

To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  unto  His  people  :  by 
the  remission  of  their  sins, 

Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God  :  whereby  the 
Dayspring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us, 

To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the 
shadow  of  death :  to  guide  our  feet  iuto  the  way  of 
peace. 

III.  Song  of  Hezekiah. 

I  SAID  in  the  cutting  off  of  my  days,  I  shall  go  to  the 
gates  of  the  grave :  I  am  deprived  of  the  residue  of 
my  years. 

I  said,  I  shall  not  see  the  Lord,  even  the  Lord,  in  the 
land  of  the  living :  I  shall  behold  man  no  more  with 
the  inhabitants  of  the  world. 

Mine  age  is  departed  :  and  is  removed  from  me  as  a 
shepherd's  tent. 

I  have  cut  off  like  a  weaver  my  life :  He  will  cut  me 
off  with  pining  sickness ;  from  day  even  to  night  wilt 
Thou  make  an  end  of  me. 

I  reckoned  until  morning ;  as  a  lion  so  will  He  break 
all  my  bones :  from  day  even  to  night  wilt  Thou  make 
an  end  of  me. 

Like  a  crane  or  a  swallow,  so  did  I  chatter  ;  I  did 
mourn  as  a  dove:  mine  eyes  failed  with  looking  upward. 

0  Lord,  I  am  oppressed :    undertake  for  me. 

What  shall  I  say  ?  He  hath  both  spoken  unto  me : 
and  Himself  hath  done  it. 

1  shall  go  softly  all  my  years  :  in  the  bitterness  of  my 
soul. 

O  Lord,  by  these  things  men  live :  and  in  all  these 
things  is  the  life  of  my  spirit. 

So  wilt  Thou  recover  me :  and  make  me  to  live. 

Behold,  for  peace  I  had  great  bitterness ;  but  Thou 
hast  in  love  to  my  soul  delivered  it  from  the  pit  of  cor- 
ruption ;  for  Thou  hast  cast  all  my  sins  behind  Thy 
back. 


416  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

For  the  grave  cannot  praise  Thee  :  death  cannot  cele- 
brate Thee. 

They  that  go  down  into  the  pit :  cannot  hope  for  Thy 
truth. 

The  living,  the  living,  he  shall  praise  Thee :  as  I  do 
this  day. 

The  father  to  the  children :  shall  make  known  Thy 
truth. 

The  Lord  was  ready  to  save  me :  therefore  we  will 
sing  my  songs  all  the  days  of  our  life. 

IV,  The  Beatitudes. 

BLESSED  are  the  poor  in  spirit :  for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

Blessed  are  they  that  mourn  :  for  they  shall  be  com- 
forted. 

Blessed  are  the  meek :  for  they  shall  inherit  the 
earth. 

Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after 
righteousness  :   for  they  shall  be  filled. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful :  for  they  shall  obtain  mercy. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart :  for  they  shall  see  God. 

Blessed  are  the  peacemakers  :  for  they  shall  be  called 
the  children  of  God. 

Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  righteous- 
ness' sake:  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

Blessed  are  ye,  when  men  shall  rev^e  you,  and  per- 
secute you,  and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil  against  you 
falsely,  for  My  sake :  rejoice  and  be  exceeding  glad,  for 
great  is  your  reward  in  heaven. 

^  Then  shall  Prayer  be  offered  as  here  followeth,  or  selections 
therefrom. 

O  God,  the  Father  in  heaven, 

Have  mercy  upon  us; 
O  God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world, 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 


THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.        417 

O  God,  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 
Grant  us  Thy  peace. 


%  Then  shall  all  say  together: 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us :  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

Minister. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  by  the  death  of  Thy  Son  hast 
overcome  sin  and  death,  and  by  His  resurrection 
hast  restored  innocence  and  everlasting  life,  to  the  end 
that  we  should  be  delivered  from  the  dominion  of  the 
devil,  and  that  by  the  power  of  the  same  resurrection 
our  mortal  bodies  should  be  raised  up  from  the  dead; 
Grant  that  with  our  whole  heart  we  may  confidently 
believe  this,  and  finally,  with  all  Thy  saints,  be  par- 
takers of  the  joyful  resurrection  of  the  just ;  through 
the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  Who  by  Thy  Son 
hast  promised  us  forgiveness  of  sin  and  deliverance 
from  everlasting  death :  Strengthen  us,  we  beseech  Thee, 
by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  our  trust  in  Thy  grace  in 
Christ  Jesus  may  daily  increase,  and  that  with  sure 
confidence  we  may  hold  fast  the  blessed  hope  that  we 
shall  not  die,  but  only  sleep,  and  at  the  last  day  be 
raised  up  unto  everlasting  life ;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.  Amen. 
27 


418  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

OGOD,  our  heavenly  Father,  Who  hast  taught  us 
by  Thy  holy  Apostle  not  to  sorrow  overmuch  for 
them  that  sleep  in  Jesus :  Mercifully  grant,  that  after 
this  life,  we,  with  all  Thy  saints,  may  be  received  into 
everlasting  joy,  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  Who  hast  ap- 
pointed us  to  endure  sufferings  and  death  with  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  before  we  enter  with  Him  into  glory : 
Grant  us  grace  at  all  times  to  submit  ourselves  to  Thy 
holy  will,  to  continue  steadfast  in  the  true  faith  unto 
the  end  of  our  lives,  and  at  all  times  to  find  peace  and 
joy  in  the  blessed  hope  of  the  resurrection  of  the  dead, 
and  of  the  glory  of  the  world  to  come ;  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


^  Special  Prayers  or  Supplications  may  here  be  made. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Who  wilt  come  again  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead,  and  call  forth  all  who  sleep 
in  the  graves,  either  to  the  resurrection  of  life  or  the 
resurrection  of  condemnation:  We  beseech  Thee  to  be 
gracious  to  us,  and  to  raise  us  up  to  life  everlasting, 
that  we  may  be  and  abide  with  Thee  for  ever;  Who 
livest  and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


Bless  we  the  Lord. 

Thanh  be  to  God. 


THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  Love 
of  God,  and  the  Communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  you  all.     Amen. 


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THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.         419 

AT  THE  GRAVE. 

^  The  Minister,  walking  before  them,  that  bear  the  corpse,  and  ap- 
proaching the  grave,  may  say  : 

I  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  liveth,  and  that  He 
shall  stand  at  the  latter  day  upon  the  earth.  And 
though  after  my  skin  worms  destroy  this  body,  yet  in 
my  flesh  shall  I  see  God  :  Whom  I  shall  see  for  myself, 
and  mine  eyes  shall  behold,  and  not  another  (Job  19 : 
25-27). 

E  brought  nothing  into  this  world,  and  it  is  cer- 
tain we  can  carry  nothing  out  (1  Tim.  6:7). 

THE   Lord   gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away: 
blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord  (Job  1 :  21). 

f  When  the  corpse  is  laid  in  the  grave,  the  Minister  shall  say : 

MAN  that  is  born  of  a  woman  is  of  few  days,  and 
full  of  trouble.  He  cometh  forth  like  a  flower, 
and  is  cut  down ;  he  fleeth  also  as  a  shadow  and  con- 
tinueth  not  (Job  14 :  1,  2). 

In  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death.  Of  whom  may 
we  seek  for  succor,  but  of  Thee,  O  Lord,  Who  for  our 
sins  art  justly  displeased  ? 

Yet,  O  Lord  God  most  holy,  O  Lord  most  mighty, 

0  holy  and  most  merciful  Saviour :  Deliver  us  not  into 
the  bitter  pains  of  eternal  death. 

Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the  secrets  of  our  hearts ;  shut 
not  Thy  merciful  ears  to  our  prayer;  but  spare  us, 
Lord  most  holy;  O  God  most  mighty,  O  holy  and 
most  merciful  Saviour,  Thou  most  worthy  Judge  eter- 
nal, suffer  us  not,  at  our  last  hour,  for  any  pains  of 
death,  to  fall  from  Thee. 

1  Then,  while  some  earth  is  cast  upon  the  coffin,  the  Minister 

shall  say : 

FOEASMIJCH  as  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God,  in 
His  good  Providence,  to  take  out  of  this  world  the 


420  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

soul  of  our  brother,  here  departed,  we  therefore  commit 
his  body  to  the  ground;  earth  to  earth,  ashes  to  ashes, 
dust  to  dust ;  in  hope  of  the  resurrection  to  eternal  life, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  Who  shall  change 
our  vile  body,  that  it  may  be  fashioned  like  unto  His 
glorious  body,  according  to  the  working,  whereby  He 
is  able  even  to  subdue  all  things  unto  Himself. 


%  Then  may  a  Hymn  be  sung,  and  one  or  more  of  the  Prayers 
here  following  shall  be  said. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  merciful  Father:  We  beseech 
Thee,  of  Thine  infinite  goodness,  to  strengthen  and 
keep  us  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit  in  the  right  faith,  that, 
through  the  glorious  Resurrection  of  our  Lord,  we  may 
be  comforted  over  the  death  of  him  whose  body  we  have 
now  committed  to  the  grave.  Give  us  grace  rightly  to 
understand  our  many  transgressions,  and  Thy  right- 
eous wrath  upon  sin,  that  we  may  turn  to  Thee  with  all 
our  heart,  and  seek  those  things  which  are  above,  where 
Christ  sitteth ;  to  the  end  that  we  may  daily  die  more 
and  more  unto  sin,  live  together  in  brotherly  affection, 
serve  Thee  in  righteousness  and  true  holiness,  be  pre- 
pared through  faith  in  Thy  Word  for  the  hour  of  death, 
and  by  Thy  mercy  end  our  days  in  joyful  hope  of  a 
blessed  resurrection;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  heavenly  Father:  We  thank  Thee 
that  Thou  didst  call  this  our  brother  to  the  know- 
ledge of  Thy  Son  and  His  holy  fellowship,  that  Thou 
didst  keep  him  in  the  same,  and  that  Thou  hast  now 
taken  him  to  Thy  heavenly  rest ;  and  we  beseech  Thee 
to  help  us  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit  rightly  to  know  and 
lament  our  sins,  and  to  be  so  strengthened  in  our  faith 
in  Christ,  that  in  all  things  we  may  grow  up  into  Him 
Who  is  our  Head,  evermore  praise  Thee  in  newness  of 


THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.         421 

life,  and  cheerfully  await  that  blessed  hope  and  glorious 
appearing  of  the  great  God  and  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

MERCIFUL  and  gracious  God,  Who  by  the  death 
of  Thine  Only-begotten  Son  hast  changed  the 
dreadful  sentence  of  death  which  has  passed  upon  all 
men,  and  turned  it  into  a  salutary  discipline  to  them 
that  believe :  Bless  unto  us  the  death  of  this  our  friend 
and  brother,  that  we  may  bethink  ourselves  of  our  end, 
be  weaned  away  by  faith  from  the  things  of  this  per- 
ishing world,  be  diligent  in  preparation  for  the  unknown 
hour  when  we  shall  go  hence,  and  at  the  last  resign  our- 
selves into  Thy  hands  in  joyful  hope  of  the  promised 
resurrection ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  promised  by  Thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  to  destroy  death,  and  by  His  rest  in 
the  tomb  hast  sanctified  the  graves  of  Thy  saints,  and 
by  His  glorious  Resurrection  hast  brought  life  and  im- 
mortality to  light,  so  that  all  who  die  in  Him  abide  in 
peace  and  hope  :  Receive,  we  pray  Thee,  our  unfeigned 
thanks  for  that  victory  which  He  hath  obtained  for  us, 
and  for  all  who  sleep  in  Him ;  and  keep  us,  who  are 
still  in  the  body,  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  all  that 
wait  for  Thee  on  earth,  and  with  all  that  are  around 
Thee  in  heaven,  in  union  with  Him  Who  is  the  Resur- 
rection and  the  Life,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 


THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  Love  of 
God,  and  the  Communion   of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  you  all.     Amen. 


422  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

THE    ORDINATION   OF   MINISTERS. 

f  When  Candidates  for  the  Ministry  are  to  be  Ordained,  the  Or- 
dination shall  be  preceded  by  the  regular  Morning  Service  to 
the  end  of  the  General  Prayer. 

%  After  the  General  Prayer,  in  which  a  special  Collect  for  the 
Candidates  and  Ministers  may  be  used,  a  Hymn  of  Invocation 
of  the  Holy  Ghost  shall  be  sung. 

*[  After  the  singing  of  the  Hymn,  the  persons  to  be  Ordained  shall 
present  themselves  before  the  Altar,  and  the  Service  shall  pro- 
ceed as  here followeth  : 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God : 
And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 

Or, 

Their  sound  went  into  all  the  earth  : 

And  their  words  unto  the  end  of  the  world. 


o 


Let  us  pray. 

GOD,  Who  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful 
people  by  sending  to  them  the  Light  of  Thy  Holy 
Spirit:  Grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  ri.2:ht 
judgment  in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  His 
holy  comfort ;  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
Who  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  liveth  and  reign  - 
eth,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

*§  Then  shall  the  officiating  Minister  say  to  those  to  be  Ordained: 

BELOVED  Brethren :  Hear  the  Word  of  the  Lord 
concerning  the  office  of  the  holy  Ministry. 

THUS  saith  the  Lord  Jesus  to  His  disciples :  "  As 
My  Father  hath  sent  Me,  even  so  send  I  you.  Re- 
ceive ye  the  Holy  Ghost ;  Whose  soever  sins  ye  remit, 
they  are  remitted  unto  them ;  and  whose  soever  sins  ye 
retain,  they  are  retained." 


THE    ORDINATION    OF    MINISTERS.  423 

THUS  writeth  the  Apostle  Paul  to  Timothy :  "  This 
is  a  true  sayiug,  If  a  man  desire  the  office  of  a 
bishop,  he  desireth  a  good  work. 

"  A  bishop  then  must  be  blameless,  the  husband  of 
one  wife,  vigilant,  sober,  of  good  behavior,  given  to 
hospitality,  apt  to  teach ;  not  given  to  wine,  no  striker, 
not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre ;  but  patient,  not  a  brawler, 
not  covetous ;  one  that  ruleth  well  his  own  house,  hav- 
ing his  children  in  subjection  with  all  gravity  (for  if  a 
man  know  not  how  to  rule  his  own  house,  how  shall  he 
take  care  of  the  Church  of  God?);  not  a  novice,  lest 
being  lifted  up  with  pride  he  fall  into  the  condemnation 
of  the  devil. 

"Moreover  he  must  have  a  good  report  of  them 
which  are  without,  lest  he  fall  into  reproach  and  the 
snare  of  the  devil." 

THUS  also  the  same  Apostle  exhorteth  the  Elders  of 
the  Church  at  Ephesus  :  "  Take  heed  therefore  unto 
yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock,  over  which  the  Holy 
Ghost  hath  made  you  overseers,  to  feed  the  Church  of 
God,  which  He  hath  purchased  with  His  blood.  For 
I  know  this,  that  after  my  departing  shall  grievous 
wolves  enter  in  among  you,  not  sparing  the  flock.  Also 
of  your  own  selves  shall  men  arise,  speaking  perverse 
things,  to  draw  away  disciples  after  them.  Therefore 
watch,  and  remember  that  by  the  space  of  three  years  I 
ceased  not  to  warn  every  one  night  and  day  with  tears." 

FROM  all  this  we  hear  and  know  what  pertaineth  to 
those  who  are  called  to  minister  in  the  Holy  Office. 
I  therefore  ask  you,  dear  Brethren,  before  Almighty 
God  and  this  Congregation: 

ARE   you  now  ready  to  take  upon  you   this   Holy 
Ministry,  and  faithfully  to  serve  in  it  ?     Will  you 
preach  and  teach  the  pure  Word  of  God  in  accordance 


424  ORDERS   FOR    MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

with  the  Confessions  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran 
Church,  and  adorn  the  doctrine  of  our  Saviour  by  a 
holy  life  and  godly  conversation  ? 

^f  The  persons  to  be  Ordained  shall  then  answer  individually,  one 
after  the  other,  saying : 

YES,  with   my  whole   heart,   the   Lord  helping   me 
through  the  power  and  grace  of  His  Holy  Spirit. 
Amen. 

H  Having  thus  answered,  the  Candidates  shall  kneel,  and  the 
officiating  Minister,  and  his  assistants,  shall  lay  their  right 
hands  on  the  head  of  each  one,  and  the  officiating  Minister  shall 
say: 

WE  now  commit  unto  thee  the  Holy  Office  of  the 
Word  and  Sacraments  of  the  Triune  God,  and 
Ordain  and  Consecrate  thee  a  Minister  of  the  Church 
of  Christ,  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

f  The  assisting  Ministers  shall  say  : 

Amen.    Amen. 

Tf  Then  shall  the  officiating  Minister  say : 

Let  us  pray. 

OUR  Father,  "Who  art  in  heaven  ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name  ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this,  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever  and 
ever.    Amen. 

f  To  this  the  following  Prayer  may  be  added: 

MERCIFUL  God,  heavenly  Father :  Thou  hast  said 
unto  us  by  the  mouth  of  Thy  beloved  Son,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  "  The  harvest  truly  is  great,  but  the 


THE    ORDINATION    OF    MINISTERS.  425 

laborers  are  few;  pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord  of  the 
harvest  that  He  would  send  forth  laborers  into  His 
harvest."  Upon  this  Thy  command  we  heartily  pray 
Thee,  give  Thy  Holy  Spirit  plenteously  to  these  Thy 
servants,  to  us,  and  to  all  who  are  called  to  the  Ministry 
of  Thy  Word,  that  we,  with  a  great  company,  may  be 
Thy  true  Evangelists,  and  continue  Mthful  and  stead- 
fast against  the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil,  to  the 
end  that  Thy  Name  may  be  hallowed,  Thy  Kingdom 
increased,  and  Thy  Will  accomplished.  Also,  we  pray, 
that  Thou  wouldest  overrule  and  bring  to  naught  the 
abominations  of  those  who  blaspheme  Thy  Name,  hin- 
der Thy  Kingdom,  and  resist  Thy  Will.  These  our 
prayers  we  offer  up  unto  Thee  according  to  Thy  com- 
mand and  promise,  confidently  believing  that  Thou  wilt 
graciously  hear  us ;  through  Thy  dear  Son,  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.      Amen. 

^  The  newly  Ordained  shall  then  rise,  and  the  officiating  Minis' 
ter  shall  say  to  them : 

GO  then,  and  feed  the  flock  of  God  which  is  among 
you,  taking  the  oversight  thereof,  not  by  constraint, 
but  willingly ;  not  for  filthy  lucre,  but  of  a  ready  mind ; 
neither  as  being  lords  over  God's  heritage,  but  being 
ensamples  to  the  flock.  And  when  the  chief  Shepherd 
shall  appear,  ye  shall  receive  a  crown  of  glory  that 
fadeth  not  away. 

The  blessing  of  the  Lord  be  upon  you,  that  you  may 
go  and  bring  forth  fruit,  and  that  your  fruit  may  remain. 

^  The  newly  Ordained  shall  answer: 

Amen. 

f  Then  shall  follow  the  administration  of  the  Lord's  Supper  to 
the  newly  Ordained,  according  to  the  usual  Order. 


426  ORDERS   FOR    MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 


THE  INSTALLATION  OF  A  PASTOE. 

fl  The  Installation  of  a  Minister  as  Pastor  of  a  particular  Parish 
shall  take  place  at  a  public  Service  appointed  for  the  purpose, 
when  a  Sermon  suitable  to  the  occasion  shall  be  preached. 

*[f  In  place  of  the  General  Prayer,  the  following  may  be  used: 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  heavenly  Father: 
For  the  welfare,  comfort  and  help  of  the  needy- 
children  of  men,  Thou  hast  Thyself,  by  Thy  beloved 
Son  our  Lord,  ordained  and  instituted  the  high  Office 
of  the  Ministry  of  Thy  holy  Word,  that  whosuever  be- 
lieveth  and  is  baptized  may  be  saved.  But  as,  by  rea- 
son of  our  infirmity  and  sinfulness,  we  cannot  retain 
this  precious  treasure  against  the  crafts  and  assaults  of 
the  enemy  except  by  Thy  continual  help,  we  heartily 
pray  Thee,  through  Christ  our  Lord,  of  Thine  infinite 
grace  and  mercy,  not  to  leave  nor  forsake  us  in  our 
necessities  and  perils.  Let  Thy  protecting  hand  ever 
be  over  us,  and  especially  over  this  Thy  servant  about 
to  be  charged  with  the  ministration  of  Thy  saving 
Word  to  this  Congregation,  to  the  end  that  the  holy 
Office,  by  Thee  appointed,  may  be  preserved  and  pros- 
pered against  all  the  wiles  of  the  evil  one,  and  that  we 
may  never  be  deprived  of  this  heavenly  treasure  and 
comfort ;  through  the  same,  Thine  only-begotten  Son 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  one  true  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

%A  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost  shall  then  be  sung. 

\\  After  the  singing  of  the  Hymn,  the  officiating  Minister,  standing 
before  the  Altar  shall  say  to  the  Congregation  : 

DEARLY  Beloved !  We  have  been  called  to  install 
N.  N.,  our  esteemed  brother  and  fellowT-laborer  in 
the  Gospel,  as  Pastor  of  this  Parish.  But  we  need  first 
to  be  assured  that  he  has  been  regularly  chosen  to  be- 
come your  Minister,  and  therefore  now  ask  for  the 
proper  testimonials. 


THE  INSTALLATION  OF  A  PASTOR.      427 

%  A  paper,  signed  by  the  proper  Officers  of  the  Parish,  certifying 
that  the  Minister  to  be  installed  has  been  regularly  called  to  be 
their  Pastor,  shall  then  be  placed  in  the  hands  of  the  officiating 
Minister,  to  be  read  by  him  to  the  Congregation. 

*H  The  Pastor-elect  shall  then  present  himself  before  the  Altar,  and 
the  officiating  Minister  shall  say  : 

HEAR  the  Word  of  the  Lord  concerning  the  Office 
of  the  holy  Ministry  : 

THUS  saith  the  Lord  Jesus  to  His  disciples :  "  As 
My  Father  hath  sent  Me,  even  so  send  I  you.  Re- 
ceive ye  the  Holy  Ghost :  Whose  soever  sins  ye  remit, 
they  are  remitted  unto  them ;  and  whose  soever  sins  ye 
retain,  they  are  retained." 

THUSwriteth  the  Apostle  Paul  to  Timothy:    "This 
is  a  true  saying,  If  a  man  desire  the  office  of  a 
bishop,  he  desireth  a  good  work. 

"  A  bishop  then  must  be  blameless,  the  husband  of 
one  wife,  vigilant,  sober,  of  good  behavior,  given  to 
hospitality,  apt  to  teach;  not  given  to  wine,  no  striker, 
not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre;  but  patient,  not  a  brawler, 
not  covetous;  one  that  ruleth  well  his  own  house,  hav- 
ing his  children  in  subjection  with  all  gravity  (for  if  a 
man  know  not  how  to  rule  his  own  house,  how  shall  he 
take  care  of  the  Church  of  God  ?) ;  not  a  novice,  lest 
being  lifted  up  with  pride  he  fall  into  the  condemnation 
of  the  devil. 

"  Moreover  he  must  have  a  good  report  of  them  which 
are  without,  lest  he  fall  into  reproach  and  the  snare  of 
the  devil." 

THUS  also  the  same  Apostle  exhorteth  the  Elders  of 
the  Church  at  Ephesus :  "Take  heed  therefore  un- 
to yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock,  over  which  the  Holy 
Ghost  hath  made  you  overseers,  to  feed  the  Church  of 
God,  which  He  hath  purchased  with  His  blood.  For 
I  know  this,  that   after  my   departing  shall   grievous 


428  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

wolves  enter  in  among  you,  not  sparing  the  flock.  Also 
of  your  own  selves  shall  men  arise,  speaking  perverse 
things,  to  draw  away  disciples  after  them.  Therefore 
watch,  and  remember  that  by  the  space  of  three  years  I 
ceased  not  to  warn  every  one  night  and  day  with  tears." 

I  ask  you,  therefore,  dear  Brother,  in  the  presence  of 
God  and  this  Congregation  : 

ARE  you  now  ready  to  take  upon  you  the  Office  of 
Pastor  of  this  Parish,  and  faithfully  to  serve  in  it  ? 
Will  you  preach  and  teach  the  pure  Word  of  God  in 
accordance  with  the  Confessions  of  the  Evangelical 
Lutheran  Church,  and  adorn  the  doctrine  of  our  Sa- 
viour by  a  holy  life  and  godly  conversation? 

f  The  Pastor-elect  shall  answer : 

Yes,  with  the  help  of  God. 

%  Then,  the  officiating  Minister,  taking  the  right  hand  of  the 
Pastor-elect,  shall  say : 

UPON  the  command  and  ordinance  of  God,  I  now 
confirm  and  install  thee  in  the  office  of  Minister 
and  Pastor  of  this  Parish,  charging  thee  to  be  diligent 
and  faithful  in  the  same,  as  thou  shalt  give  account  to 
Christ  the  righteous  Judge  at  His  appearing  and  King- 
dom. 

The  blessing  of  the  Lord  be  upon  you,  that  you  may 
bring  forth  much  fruit,  and  that  your  fruit  may  remain. 

f  The  newly  Installed  Pastor  shall  say: 

Amen. 

f  Then  shall  the  officiating  Minister  say  to  the  Congregation  : 

AND  now,  dearly  beloved,  I  commend  to  you  N.  N. 
as  your  chosen  Pastor,  and  charge  you,  in  the  Name 
of  the  Lord,  to  be  ever  mindful  of  what  the  Word  of 
God  demands  of  you  as  members  of  his  flock. 


THE  INSTALLATION  OF  A  PASTOR.      429 

Be  ready  and  diligent  in  your  hearing  of  the  Word, 
receiving  it,  not  as  the  word  of  man,  but  as  it  is  in  truth 
the  Word  of  God. 

Give  him  your  aid  and  influence  in  the  instruction  of 
the  young,  remembering  the  exhortation  of  the  Apostle 
to  bring  up  your  children  in  the  nurture  and  admonition 
of  the  Lord.  ' 

Cease  not  to  pray  for  him,  that  his  ministry  among 
you  may  be  abundantly  blessed ;  for  your  souls  are  so 
bound  up  together  with  his  that  their  needs  to  be  much 
watchfulness  and  prayer  on  the  part  of  both. 

Esteem  and  love  him  as  a  shepherd  of  souls :  as  St. 
Paul  saith,  Know  them  which  labor  among  you,  and 
are  over  you  in  the  Lord,  and  admonish  you  ;  and  es- 
teem them  very  highly  for  their  works'  sake. 

Be  considerate  also  of  his  temporal  comfort  and  sup- 
port; for  the  Lord  Jesus  hath  said,  The  laborer  is 
worthy  of  his  hire ;  and  St.  Paul  saith,  If  we  have  sown 
unto  you  spiritual  things,  is  it  a  great  thing  if  we  shall 
reap  your  carnal  things  ? 

In  a  word,  as  the  Apostle  exhorteth,  "  Obey  them 
that  have  the  rule  over  you,  and  submit  yourselves :  for 
they  watch  for  your  souls  as  they  that  must  give  account, 
that  they  may  do  it  with  joy  and  not  with  grief." 

Let  us  pray. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Eternal  Son  of  God,  Who 
sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  the  Father,  and  givest 
gifts  unto  men,  Who  sendest  forth  shepherds  and  teach- 
ers for  the  work  of  the  Ministry  and  the  building  up 
of  Thy  spiritual  Body  the  Church :  We  thank  and 
praise  Thee  that  Thou  hast  given  this  Congregation  a 
faithful  teacher  and  shepherd;  and  we  pray  Thee  to 
grant  unto  him,  and  to  all  of  us,  Thy  heavenly  grace, 
that  we  may  do.  what  is  well-pleasing  in  Thy  sight,  hold- 


430  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

ing  faith,  and  a  good  conscience,  and  finally,  with  all  the 
elect,  come  into  Thine  everlasting  kingdom.     Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  and  Congregation  together  say : 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven  ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever  and 
ever.    Amen. 

^  A  Hymn  of  Praise,  or  theDoxology,  shall  then  be  sung,  and  the 
newly  Installed  Pastor  shall  close  the  Service  with  The  Bene- 
diction. 

INSTALLATION  OF  A  CHURCH  COUNCIL. 

J  The  Installation  of  members  of  a  Church  Council  should  be 
at  a  regular  Service,  in  the  presence  of  the  Congregation. 

%  After  the  General  Prayer,  the  Minister  shall  announce  the 
names  of  those  who  have  been  elected  to  office.  They  shall  then 
present  themselves  before  the  Altar,  and  the  Minister  shall 
state  to  them  the  duties  of  the  office  to  which  they  have  been 
elected,  asset  forth  in  the  Constitution  of  the  Congregation,  or 
in  the  words  following: 

DEAR  Brethren ;   You  have  been  elected  to  serve  as 
members  of  the  Council  of  this  Church,  according 
to  its  Constitution. 

As  such,  it  will  be  your  duty  to  see  that  the  Services 
of  God's  House  are  held  at  the  proper  times,  and  con- 
ducted decently  and  in  order ;  that  the  pure  Gospel  be 
preached  according  to  the  faith  of  the  Church ;  that 
only  such  be  admitted  to  the  pulpit  as  are  approved  by 
the  Constitution ;  that  the  necessary  provisions  be  made 
for  the  instruction  of  the  young;  that  proper  discipline 
be  maintained,  the  erring  admonished,  and  incorrigible 
offenders  excluded  from  the  membership  of  the  Church  ; 


INSTALLATION   OF   A   CHURCH    COUNCIL.         431 

and  that  the  property  of  this  Congregation,  and  what 
relates  to  its  management,  be  duly  cared  for. 

You  are  to  do  your  part  in  arranging  and  executing 
plans  for  the  welfare  of  the  Congregation,  and  in  pro- 
viding for  its  necessary  expenses :  to  assist  the  Pastor  in 
attentions  to  the  sick,  in  ministering  to  the  relief  of  the 
poor  and  distressed,  and  in  the  cultivation  of  peace, 
goodwill,  and  charity  among  the  members. 

You  are  also  yourselves  to  set  a  good  example,  as 
servants  of  Christ  and  officers  in  His  Church. 

And  in  order  that  the  Congregation  may  know  that 
you  are  willing  to  take  upon  you  these  duties,  I  ask 
you,  in  the  presence  of  God,  and  the  people  here  assem- 
bled : 

DO  you  accept  the  offices  and  duties  thus  set  before 
you ;  and  will  you,  by  the  help  of  God,  faithfully 
fulfill  the  same  according  to  His  Word  and  the  Confes- 
sions of  our  Church  ?  If  so,  make  it  manifest  by  say- 
ing, Yes. 

Answer.     Yes. 

%  Then  the  Minister,  taking  theright  hand  of  each  of  the  Officers' 
elect,  shall  say : 

*fi  Or,  if  the  Church  Council  consist  of  Deacons  only,  those  to  be 
Installed  shall  kneel,  and  the  Minister  shall  lay  his  right  hand 
on  the  head  of  each,  and  shall  say  : 

GOD  the  Father  in  heaven,  "Who  hath  called  you  to 
the  service  of  His  Church,  enlighten  and  strengthen 
you  in  your  office,  that  you  may  prove  a  good  and  faith- 
ful steward,  to  the  glory  of  His  Name.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray. 

LORD  God,  heavenly  Father:  We  thank  Thee  for 
Thy  good  and  faithful  care  of  Thy  Church  on 
earth,  and  that  Thou  hast  given  to  this  Congregation 
men  willing  to  serve  it  for  Thy  sake.     Grant  unto  them. 


432  ORDERS   FOR    MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

we  beseech  Thee,  the  gifts  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
they  may  faithfully  perform  the  duties  of  their  office. 
Let  Thy  blessing  rest  upon  the  whole  Congregation, 
and  so  lead  and  direct  it  by  Thy  Spirit,  that  it  may  be 
a  Church  holy  and  without  blemish;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

^[  He  shall  then  say  to  the  newly  installed  : 

GO  then,  dear  Brethren,  as  ye  have  been  called.  Be 
steadfast  and  unmovable,  always  abounding  in  the 
work  of  the  Lord,  forasmuch  as  ye  know  that  your  labor 
is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord. 

f  The  Service  shall  then  be  closed  in  the  usual  way. 


THE  LAYING  OF  A  CORNER-STONE. 

\  When  the  Corner-stone  of  a  Church  or  Chapel  is  to  be  laid,  the 
Service  shall  be  held  at  the  place  where  the  edifice  is  to  be  built. 

T|  Selections  from  the  Psalms  shall  be  said  or  sung,  responsively 
or  otherwise,  as  here  followeth : 

OUR  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  ; 
Who  made  heaven  and  earth. 
How  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of  hosts ! 
My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even   fainteth  for   the  courts  of 
the  Lord.     ' 

His  foundation  is  in  the  holy  mountains. 

The  Lord  loveth  the  gates  of  Zion  more  than  all  the 
dwellings  of  Jacob. 

I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  Let  us  go  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

Our  feet  shall  sta?id  within  Thy  gates,  0  Jerusalem. 
Except  the  Lord  build  the  house,  they  labor  in  vain 
that  build  it. 

Except  the  Lord  keep  the  city,  the  watchman  waketh 
but  in  vain. 


THE    LAYING   OF   A   CORNER-STONE.  433 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  say : 
Hear  the  Word  of  the  Lord. 

AND  Jacob  awaked  out  of  his  sleep,  and  he  said, 
Surely  the  Lord  is  in  this  place ;  and  I  knew  it  not. 
And  he  was  afraid,  and  said,  How  dreadful  is  this 
place !  This  is  none  other  but  the  House  of  God,  and 
this  is  the  gate  of  heaven. 

And  Jacob  rose  up  early  in  the  morning,  and  took 
the  stone  that  he  had  put  for  his  pillows,  and  set  it  up 
for  a  pillar,  and  poured  oil  on  the  top  of  it.  And  he 
called  the  name  of  that  place  Bethel. 

And  Jacob  vowed  a  vow,  saying,  If  God  will  be  with ■ 
me,  and  will  keep  me  in  this  way  that  I  go,  and  will 
give  me  bread  to  eat,  and  raiment  to  put  on,  so  that  I 
come  again  to  my  father's  house  in  peace ;  then  shall 
the  Lord  be  my  God  :  and  this  stone,  which  I  have  set 
for  a  pillar,  shall  be  God's  house  (Gen.  28:  16-22). 

THUS  saith  the  Lord  God,  Behold,  I  lay  in  Zion  for 
a  foundation  stone,  a  tried  stone,  a  precious  corner- 
stone, a  sure  foundation :  he  that  believeth  shall  not 
make  haste  (Isa.  28  :  16). 

"VTOW  therefore  ye  are  no  more  strangers  and  for- 
±S  eigners,  but  fellow-citizens  with  the  saints,  and  of 
the  household  of  God ;  and  are  built  upon  the  founda- 
tion of  the  Apostles  and  Prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself 
being  the  chief  corner-stone :  in  Whom  all  the  building 
fitly  framed  together  groweth  into  an  holy  temple  in 
the  Lord :  in  Whom  ye  also  are  builded  together  for  an 
habitation  of  God  through  the  Spirit  (Eph.  2 :  19-22). 


434  ORDERS   FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

U  Then  shall  the  Minister  say : 
Let  us  pray. 

OLORD  God,  heavenly  Father,  Whom  the  heavens 
cannot  contain,  but  Whose  will  it  is  to  have  a 
House  upon  the  earth  wherein  prayer  and  praise  to  Thy 
Name  may  continually  be  made:  Let  Thine  eyes  be 
toward  this  place  ;  and  as  Thou  didst  fulfill  the  devout 
wish  of  Thy  servant  David  by  the  building  of  the 
Temple  by  Solomon  his  son,  do  Thou  graciously  also 
fulfill  the  desire  of  our  hearts  in  the  completion  of  what 
we  here  begin ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Son  of  the  living  God, 
Who  art  the  elect  and  precious  Corner-stone  and 
the  immutable  Foundation  of  Thy  Church:  We  pray 
Thee,  let  the  stone  which  we  here  lay  in  Thy  Name  be 
a  firm  foundation  ;  and  as  Thou  art  Thyself  the  Begin- 
ning and  the  Ending,  be  also  the  beginning,  contin- 
uance, and  completion  of  what  we  here  commence  for 
Thine  honor  and  glory.     Amen. 

OLORD  God,  Who  makest  the  assembly  of  Thy 
saints  an  everlasting  dwelling-place  for  Thy  Ma- 
jesty: Bless  and  prosper  the  building  of  this  edifice, 
and  grant  that  in  like  manner  we  also,  as  lively  stones, 
may  be  built  up  into  a  spiritual  house  and  an  abiding 
Temple  of  Thy  glory ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

%  The  Stone  having  been  adjusted  in  its  place,  the  Minister  shall 
strike  it  with  a  trowel  or  hammer  at  the  mention  of  each  Name 
in  the  Trinity,  saying : 

I  DO  now  lay  this  Corner-stone  of  the  Evangelical 
Lutheran  Church  of :  In  the  Name  of  the 

Father, — and  of  the  Son, — and  of  the  Holy  Ghost — . 


THE    CONSECRATION   OF   A    CHURCH.  435 

^  The  Ministers  and  Congregation  present  shall  say : 

Amen. 

*H  Then  shall  all  say  together  : 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven  ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

^A  list  of  the  articles  to  be  placed  in  the  Stone  may  then  be  read; 
and  if  there  be  an  Address  it  shall  now  be  made. 

1  The  Service  may  be  concluded  by  the  singing  of  the  Doxology, 
or  a  suitable  Hymn,  followed  by  The  Benediction. 


THE  CONSECRATION   OF  A  CHURCH. 

^f  When  a  Church  or  Chapel  is  to  be  Consecrated,  the  Ministers 
present,  with  the  Congregation,  having  convened  in  the  Lecture 
Room,  or  some  other  suitable  place,  may  go  in  procession  to  the 
door  of  the  Church  or  Chapel,  bearing  the  Bible  and  the  Sacred 
Vessels. 

f  Arriving  at  the  door,  the  Minister  shall  say  : 

Our  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 
Who  made  heaven  and  earth. 

Let  us  pray. 

DIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  Thy 
most  gracious  favor,  and  further  us  with  Thy  con- 
tinual help;  that  in  all  our  works,  begun,  continued, 
and  ended  in  Thee,  we  may  glorify  Thy  holy  Name ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


436  ORDERS    FOR   MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

f  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung,  responsively  or  otherwise : 

LIFT  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  and  be  ye  lift  up 
ye  everlasting  doors ; 

And  the  King  of  Glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  Glory  ? 

The  Lord,  strong  and  mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in 
battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  even  lift  them  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors : 

And  the  King  of  Glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  Kiag  of  Glory  ? 

The  Lord  of  hosts,  He  is  the  King  of  Glory. 

%  Then  may  be  sung  two  stanzas  of  the  Hymn,  "  Open  now  thy 
Gates  of  Beauty,"  or  three  stanzas  of  the  Hymn, "  Lift  up  Your 
Heads,  ye  Mighty  Gates ;"  upon  which  the  keys  of  the  Church 
shall  be  given  to  the  officiating  Minister,  who  shall  enter  the 
door,  saying : 

Peace  be  to  this  house, 

And  to  all  that  enter  therein. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  Who  through  Thy 
Son,  the  Chief  Corner-stone,  joinest  together  all  be- 
lievers, and  buildest  for  Thyself  a  spiritual  House ;  Let 
Thy  favor  be  upon  this  house,  which  we  have  built  for 
Thy  glory,  to  be  a  memorial  to  Thy  Name,  a  dwelling- 
place  for  Thine  honor,  and  a  House  of  Prayer  for  Thy 
people.  Accept  it,  O  Lord,  as  Thine  own,  and  visit  it 
with  Thy  holy  Presence,  to  the  end  that  our  going  in 
and  our  coming  out  may  be  blessed,  from  this  time  forth, 
even  for  evermore ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and 
Saviour.     Amen. 

f  The  Ministers  and  Congregation  shall  then  move  slowly  into  the 
Church,  saying  responsively  with  the  officiating  Minister  Psalm 
122  as  below.    But  if  the  preceding  part  of  this  Service  be 


THE   CONSECRATION    OF  A  CHURCH.  437 

omitted,  the  Service  may  begin  with  the  Versiele:  "  Our  help  is 
in  the  Name  of  the  Lord;"  and  thereupon  the  Ministers  and 
Church  officers,  slowly  moving  into  the  Church,  shall  say  : 


I  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  let  us  go  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 
Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates,  0  Jerusalem. 
Jerusalem  is  builded  as  a  city  that  is  compact  together : 

Whither  the  tribes  go  up. 
The  tribes  of  the  Lord,  unto  the  testimony  of  Israel, 

To  give  thanks  unto  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 
For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment, 

The  thrones  of  the  house  of  David. 
Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem. 

They  shall  prosper  that  love  thee. 
Peace  be  within  thy  walls, 

And  prosperity  within  thy  palaces. 
For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes  I  will  now 
say,  Peace  be  within  thee. 

Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God  I  will  seek 
thy  good. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


%  Having  come  to  the  chancel,  the  Ministers  shall  enter  it,  and 
deposit  the  Bible  and  Sacred  Vessels  in  their  places,  the  officiat- 
ing Minister  saying : 


I  WILL  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  unto  God  my  ex- 
ceeding joy.  O  send  out  Thy  Light  and  Thy  truth: 
Let  them  lead  me:  let  them  bring  me  unto  Thy  holy 
hill,  and  to  Thy  tabernacles,  that  I  may  go  unto  the 
altar  of  God,  unto  God  my  exceeding  joy,  and  praise 
Thee,  0  God,  my  God.    Amen. 


438  ORDERS   FOR    MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

%A  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  or  some  other  suitable 
Hymn,  shall  then  be  sung ,  followed  by  the  reading  of 

THE   LESSORS.     1  Kings  8:   1-13;  22-30. 

%  The  Lessons  ended,  the  officiating  Minister  shall  say : 

Let  us  pray. 

OLORD,  Almighty  God,  whom  the  heavens  cannot 
contain,  but  Whose  will  it  is  to  have  a  House  on 
earth,  where  Thine  honor  dwelleth,  and  where  men  may 
continually  call  upon  Thee :  Be  pleased  to  hallow  and 
bless  with  Thy  Visitation  and  Presence  this  House, 
which  we  devoutly  consecrate  to  the  honor  of  Thy 
Name. 

When  we  here  pray  to  Thee,  and  implore  Thy  mercy, 
give  ear,  O  Lord,  to  our  supplications. 

When  Thy  servants  here  preach  Thy  Word  and  ad- 
minister Thy  Sacraments,  be  Thou  in  the  midst  of  us. 

Here  let  Thy  people,  a  holy  priesthood,  offer  the  sac- 
rifices of  praise  and  thanksgiving. 

Here  let  sinners  be  released  from  their  bonds,  and 
fallen  believers  be  recovered  and  restored. 

Here,  by  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  heal  and  re- 
move whatsoever  infirmities,  sorrows,  or  wants  are 
brought  before  Thee,  that  all  who  in  this  place  call 
upon  Thee  in  truth  may  find  answer  to  their  prayers, 
and  joyfully  praise  Thy  mercy. 

Above  all,  here  let  the  pure  truth  of  Thy  holy  Word, 
and  the  right  use  of  Thy  holy  Sacraments,  be  main- 
tained, that  Thy  people  may  not  be  led  into  error,  nor 
turn  aside  to  false  teaching,  but  be  kept  in  Thy  Name, 
sanctified  by  Thy  Truth,,  and  preserved  unto  life  ever- 
lasting; through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


A 


OPENING   AND   CLOSING   OF   SYNODS.  439 

ND  NOW,  We  do  set  apart  and  consecrate  this  Edi- 
fice of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church  of 

as  a  House  of  God :  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  ' 

f  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say : 
Amen.     Amen.     Amen. 

f  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  The  Nicene  Creed,  and  the  re- 
mainder of  the  Service  shall  proceed  according  to  the  regular 
Order  of  Morning  Service. 


OPENING  AND  CLOSING  OF  SYNODS. 

THE   OPENING. 

f  Synods  and  General  Representative  Conventions  of  the  Church 
are  to  be  opened  with  the  full  Morning  Service,  Sermon,  andthe 
Holy  Communion. 

%  The  first  Business  Session  shall  be  opened  by  the  singing  of  a 
Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  after  which  the  Presi- 
dent shall  offer  Prayer,  as  here  followeth  : 

President :  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

Members :   And  with  thy  spirit. 

President:  Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  heavenly  Father,  Who  hast  prom- 
ised by  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  to  be  with  Thy  Church 
unto  the  end  of  the  world,  and  that  the  gates  of  hell 
shall  not  prevail  against  it:  Graciously  make  Thy 
strength  perfect  in  our  weakness,  and,  according  to  Thy 
promise,  be  present  with  us,  Thine  unworthy  servants, 
and  grant  us  Thy  merciful  help ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


440  ORDERS   FOR    MINISTERIAL   ACTS. 

SEND,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  Thy  holy 
Spirit  into  our  hearts,  that  He  may  rule  and  direct 
us  according  to  Thy  will,  comfort  us  in  all  our  tempta- 
tions and  afflictions,  defend  us  from  all  error,  and  lead 
us  into  all  truth ;  that  we,  being  steadfast  in  the  faith, 
may  increase  in  love  and  all  good  works ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everliving  God,  Who  makest  us 
both  to  will  and  to  do  those  things  which  are  good, 
and  acceptable  unto  Thy  Divine  Majesty :  Let  Thy 
father  Hand,  we  beseech  Thee,  ever  be  over  us ;  let 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  ever  be  with  us ;  and  so  lead  us  in  the 
knowledge  and  obedience  of  Thy  Word,  that  in  the  end 
we  may  obtain  everlasting  life;  through  Jesus  Christ 
Thy  So»  «ur  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

%  The  President  shall  then  say : 

DEAR  Brethren,  having  therefore  boldness  to  enter 
into  the  Holiest  by  the  Blood  of  Jesus,  and  having 
an  High  Priest  over  the  house  of  God,  let  us  draw  near 
with  a  true  heart,  in  full  assurance  of  faith,  having  our 
hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil  conscience.  Let  us  hold 
fast  the  profession  of  our  faith  without  wavering,  for  He 
is  faithful  that  hath  promised.  And  let  us  consider  one 
another  to  provoke  unto  love,  and  to  good  works. 

I  DO  now  declare  this  Synod  open,  according  to  the 
principles  and  usages  of  our  Church,  for  the  glory 
of  God,  and  for  the  good  of  His  Kingdom :  In  the 
Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

^  The  Members  of  the  Synod  or  Convention  shall  say  : 
Amen. 


OPENING    AND    CLOSING   OF    SYNODS.  441 


THE  CLOSE. 

f  A  Hymn  of  praise  or  thanksgiving  may  be  sung,  and  Prayer 
shall  be  offered  by  the  President  as  here  followeth ;  or,  the 
Suffrages,  or  the  Litany,  may  be  used. 

President:  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

Members :    And  with  thy  spirit. 

President :  Let  us  pray. 

OLORD  God,  heavenly  Father,  from  Whom  without 
ceasing  we  receive  exceeding  abundantly  all  good 
gifts,  and  Who  daily  of  Thy  pure  grace  guardest  us 
against  all  evil :  Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that,  acknowledging  with  our  whole  heart  all  this 
Thy  goodness,  we  may  now  and  evermore  thank  and 
praise  Thy  loving  kindness  and  tender  mercy ;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

OGOD,  our  Protector :  Behold  and  look  upon  the 
face  of  Thine  Anointed,  Who  hath  given  Himself 
for  the  redemption  of  all,  and  grant  that  from  the  rising 
of  the  sun  to  the  going  down  thereof,  Thy  Name  may  be 
great  among  the  Gentiles,  and  that  in  every  place  sacri- 
fice and  a  pure  offering  may  be  made  unto  Thy  Name ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  alone  doest 
great  wonders :  Send  down  upon  Thy  Ministers, 
and  upon  the  Congregations  committed  to  their  charge, 
the  healthful  Spirit  of  Thy  grace ;  and  that  they  may 
truly  please  Thee,  pour  upon  them  the  continual  dew  of 
Thy  blessing ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.   Amen% 

OLORD,   favorably   receive    the    prayers   of    Thy 
Church,  that  being  delivered  from  all  adversity 
and  error,  it  may  serve  Thee  in  safety  and  freedom ; 


442  ORDERS    FOR    MINISTERIAL    ACTS. 

and  grant  us  Thy  peace  in  our  time ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Tf  Then  shall  all  say  together : 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done,  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven :  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread:  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

^f  The  President  shall  then  say  : 

DEAR  Brethren,  I  do  now  close  this  Convention,  in 
the  Name  of  the  Lord.  And  let  it  be  our  part  to 
stand  fast  in  the  love  of  Christ,  that,  when  He  cometh 
in  His  glory,  we  may  rejoice  before  Him  with  exceed- 
ing joy- 

The  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  Communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
you  all.     Amen. 


THE  HYMNS. 


ARRANGEMENT  OP  THE   HYMNS. 

HYMNS. 

I.  Worship  in  General, 1-64 

Praise  and  Thanksgiving 1-20 

Petition 21-32 

The  Lord's  Day 33-41 

Public  Worship 42-55 

Close  of  Public  Worship 56-64 

II.  God 65-78 

III.  Works  of  God 79-109 

Creation 79-81 

Providence 82-92 

Angels  .    .    . 93,94 

Redemption 95-109 

IV.  The  Church  Year 110-263 

Advent 110-126 

Christmas 127-135 

New  Year,  Circumcision 136-139 

Epiphany 140-149 

Example  and  Teaching  of  Christ ......  150-156 

The  Passion  of  Christ 157-166 

Holy  Week 167-173 

Good  Friday 174-184 

Easter  Eve 185-189 

Easter 190-198 

Ascension 199-204 

Christ's  Kingdom  and  Glory 205-215 

Praise  to  Christ 216-223 

443 


444  THE    HYMNS. 

HYMNS. 

Communion  with  Christ 224-235 

Christ  Glorified .    .  236-239 

Whitsuntide 240-243 

The  Holy  Spirit 244-258 

Trinity 259-263 

V.  The  Church 264-307 

Foundation  and  Nature 264-267 

Protection  and  Defence  (Reformation)  .    .    .  268-274 

The  Communion  of  Saints  .    . 275-284 

The  Ministry 285-290 

The  House  of  God „ 291-294 

Corner-stone  Laying 291, 294 

Dedication  of  Churches 292, 294 

Missions 295-307 

VI.  ./The  Means  op  Grace •. 308-343 

The  Word  of  God 308-317 

Baptism  and  Confirmation 318-327 

The  Lord's  Supper 328-343 

VII.  The  Order  op  Salvation 344-381 

Calling 344-350 

Repentance 351-361 

Faith  and  Justification 362-374 

Peace  and  Joy 375-381 

vTEI.  Sanctification  and  the  Christian  Life  .    .  382-478 

Consecration 382-386 

Holiness 387-^03 

Love  to  God  and  Christ 404-410 

Trust  in  General 411-427 

Trust  in  God  and  Providence 428-434 

Trust  in  God  and  Redemption 435-443 

Following  Christ 444-449 

Heavenly  Spirit 450-456 

Watchfulness  and  Fidelity 457-465 

Wisdom  and  Self-knowledge 466-470 

Simplicity  and  Humility 471^73 

Benevolence  and  Charity 474-478 


THE    HYMNS.  445 

HYMNS. 

IX.  The  Cross  and  Comfort 479^92 

X.  Various  Occasions 493-537 

National 493-500 

Harvest     . 501-504 

The  Family 505,508 

Morning 507-514 

Evening 515-525 

Children 526-532 

Private  Devotion 533-537 

XI.  Death  and  Eternity 53S-588 

Preparation  for  Death 538-551 

Burial 552-560 

Resurrection  . 561-564 

Judgment 565-573 

Heaven , 574-588 


ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

Worship  in  General 589-590 

Sunday 591,592 

Opening  and  Closing 593,594 

Advent,  Christmas,  Epiphany 595-599 

The  Lenten  Season .  600-605 

Passion  Season 606-609 

Resurrection  and  Ascension 610-615 

Jesus  Glorified 616-623 

Whitsuntide  and  Trinity 624-626 

Word  and  Church 627-629 

Missions 630-632 

Founding  and  Consecration  of  Churches  .    .  633-635 

Home  and  Family 636 

Morning  and  Evening 637-643 

AflTiction,  Death,  Eternity 644-650 

Doxologies Pages  918-926 

Index  of  First  Lines Pages  927-941 


TABLE  OF  HYMNS 

FOR  SUNDAYS,  FESTIVALS,  AND  OTHER,  OCCASIONS. 


1  Sunday  in  Advent,- 

2 

3 


Christmas, 

Sunday  after  Christmas, 
Circumcision, New  Year, 

Epip  hany , 

1  Sun.  after  Epiphany, 
2 


6 

Septuagesima, 

Sexagesima, 


Quinquagesima, 

Ash  Wednesday,  Lent, 

Sundays  in  Lent. 

1  Invocavit, 

2  Reminiscere, 

3  Oculi, 

4  Laetare, 

5  Judica, 

6  Palmarum, 

Holy  Week, 


Good  Friday, 
Easter  Eve,— 
Easter, 


Sundays  after  Easter. 

1  Quasimodogeniti, 

2  Misericordias, 

3  Jubilate, 


4  Cantate, 

5  Bog  ate, 

Ascension  Day, 

Sunday  after  Ascension, 


446 


110, 113-116,  580, 123-4.  36,  41,  310,  457,  595. 
565-569,  570,  572-3, 162,  405,  361, 380,  543. 
Ill,  117,  119, 122,  2,  24,  30,  32,  222-8,  260,  285. 
112, 125-6, 120-1,  40,  31,  225,  397,  406,  438. 
127-135,  405, 153,  7,  8,  9, 13,  513,  596-598. 
114, 120, 126-7, 134,  227,  231,  435-7,  441,  444-5. 
136,  213,  217,  221-4, 137-9,  538,  91-2,  86,  8. 
140-8,  3S7-8,  86,  493,  632,  270, 145,  598-9. 
528-9, 150-2,  219,  279, 43,  48,  457,  465. 
505-6,  616, 148,  78,  220,  224-5,  295,  630-2,  599. 
481-6,  644,  231,  86,  538,  229, 115, 217, 221-5, 619. 
231,  235-6,  411,  418-19,  423, 589,  31, 46,  266,  632. 
77,  219-20,  618, 103,  301, 125, 52, 101, 74,  590, 59. 
145-8,  616,  24,  36,  40-1,  202,  233,  456,  599. 
19,  20, 617, 344-50, 407, 96-107, 133, 135, 301, 383, 

602. 
32,  308-17, 627, 53, 56, 244-57, 642, 450, 325,25,608. 
97-109,  22-3,  620-23, 353-4, 357, 365, 368, 410, 443. 
23,  25, 351-61, 416, 435, 362-374, 600-5, 60S,  621-3, 

626,  589. 

488-90,  492,  374,  27,  315-16,  627,  274,  628-9. 
25,  97-109, 126, 146, 158-63,218,366-74,409,419. 
589,  2, 119-24, 191, 195-6, 205-9, 215-18, 389, 608. 
344,  336, 620-3,  219,  226-8,  627,  313, 91, 490,  604. 
175-6, 162,  368-74,  210-11,  367, 405, 410, 495, 381. 
168,  214, 155,  207-8, 163-9, 213, 215, 527, 616, 619. 
167-84,  328, 332,  339, 31,  99, 109, 366-74, 210, 213, 
215,  217,  220, 231-2, 235, 435, 444-9, 606-9, 98. 
174-84, 158-9, 163,  328, 367, 606, 609, 617-19,  623. 
185-9,  379,  492,  542,  547,  549,  552-5. 
190-8,19,33-40,59, 63, 209, 452, 456, 561-4, 610-13. 

195-6, 198,  202,  228,  97, 100, 164,  379,  443,  462. 

230-5,  367,  287,  85,  387,  442,  486. 

427,  453-6,  536,  203, 225, 228, 620-23, 234, 578-88, 

648,650. 
31,  36,  50,  245-55, 395-7,  424,  451,  487,  615. 
25-9, 170,  202, 211, 401,  367,  379,  55,  254,  618,  626. 
199-204,  614-15,  205,  208,  213,  576,  584,  585. 
236-9,  249-57,  204-8, 164, 170, 196,  42,  300. 


Table  of  Hymns  for  Sundays,  Festivals,  and  other  Occasions. 


Whitsunday , 

Trinity  Sunday, 

1  Sunday  after  Trinity, 


10 

11 — 

12 — 

13 

14 

15 — 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

27 

Harvest  Festival, 

Reformation, 

Than  ksgiving , 

Day  of  Humiliation, — 
Apostles'  and  Saints' 
Days, 


Mission  Services, 

Corner-stone  Laying,  — 
Church  Consecration, — 
Burio,ls, 


240-58,  239,  290,  424,  624,  298,  602. 
i  259  63,  65,  280,  310, 319,  8, 9, 18, 33, 34, 64,  625-6. 
2, 91, 100, 263, 359, 387, 418, 451, 457, 463, 465,585. 
344-50,  340,  621-2,  55,  221,  224,  404,  414,  646. 
99-108,  230-1,  620-23,  77, 145,  210,  220,  356,  357. 
403-10,  9, 10,  78, 125, 388, 392, 399, 428, 474, 572. 
433,434,447,148,147,31,250,238, 299, 301, 304, 307. 
387,  389,  392-3,  396-7,  401, 403, 327, 388, 404, 409. 
344,  336,  349,  501-2,  504,  97,  99,  359,  382,  15,  28. 
385,  396-7,  441,  450,  468,  472-3,  399,  628,  618. 
457,  463,  450,  565,  567,  572-3,  393, 110,  93-7,  72. 
249-51, 143, 145, 148, 151, 155, 135, 124,121,114,22. 
23,  25,  27,  28,  356-7,  471,  473, 198, 198,  201-4. 
103, 105-6, 10S,217,  220,223,243,257,352,354,353. 
404-10,  447,  474-8,  31,  50,  77, 103,  336,  369,  372. 
367,  358-9,  381, 333, 368, 371, 215, 217, 223-4, 410. 
84-6,  88,  90-1, 17,  431-2,  492,  499,  504,  604. 
195-8, 186-9,  202, 209,  212,  233,  479-92,  543-51. 
35,  34, 39, 151-3,  223,  229,  368,  339,  392, 395, 472. 
97-9,  69,  77,  405,  408,410,278,273,280,478,213-31. 
353-62,  364-70,  95,  99, 106, 108,  55,  25,  27,  29. 
344-9, 119,  235,  330,  335,  359,  366,  372,  539,  571. 
480,  486,  489,  411,  419, 424-5, 462-3, 238, 274, 443. 
73-7,  368,  385,  399,  444, 150, 156,  31,  21,  565. 
375-7,  383,  387-91,  393,  450,  458,  470,  500,  536. 
538,  543,  547-50,  531, 187,  453-3, 195-6, 198,  228. 
543, 572, 568, 548, 551, 547, 541, 98, 422-3, 427, 440. 
569,  565,  568,  566,  570,  572,  573,  576,  578,  581-8. 
580,  573,  567,  570,  560,  550,  453  8,  463,  465,  517. 
501-4,  589,  616,  625,  631. 
267-75,  629,  632,  628,  630. 
1,  493-4,  589-90,  500,  618,  625, 108. 
495-97, 172,  351,  251,  356-7,  600-3. 

285,  282-84,  582-5,  91,  67,  44,  648. 

295-307,  228, 290, 286-7, 271, 476-7, 595,630-2,147. 

291,  264,  633-4,  628. 

292-4,  269,  266-7,  634-35. 

552-60,  564,  541-2.  644-50,  574-79,  581-88,  284. 


447 


Be  filled  with  the  Spirit  ;  speaking  to  yourselves 
in  Psalms,  and  Hymns,  and  spiritual  Songs,  singing 
and  making  melody  in  your  heart  to  the  lord. 

Ephesians  5 :  18,  19. 


HYMNS 


PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 

1  Psalm  100.  L.  M. 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy  ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men  ; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

3  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame  ; 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  Name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 
And  Earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  Love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

Revised  by  John  Wesley.  1736. 

29  449 


450  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

2  Psalm  146.  L.  P.  M. 

I'LL  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath  ; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 
Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers ; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 
Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God,  Who  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  wTith  all  their  train ; 
His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure ; 
He  saves  the  opprest,  He  feeds  the  poor ; 

And  none  shall  find  His  promise  vain. 

3  The  Lord  gives  eyesight  to  the  blind  ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind  ; 

He  sends  the  laboring  conscience  peace ; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

4  I'll  praise  Him  while  He  lends  me  breath ; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

Isaac  WatU.  1719. 

Revised  by  John  Wesley.  1736. 

3  Psalm  95.  S.  M. 

COME  sound  His  praise  abroad, 
And  hymns  of  glory  sing ! 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown  ; 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound  ; 
The  watery  worlds  are  all  His  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 


PRAISE   AND    THANKSGIVING.  451 

3  Come,  worship  at  His  throne  ; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord. 
We  are  His  work,  and  not  our  own, 
He  formed  us  by  His  word. 

4  To-day  attend  His  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  His  rod  ; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  His  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

4  Psalm  147.  L.  M 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  :  'tis  good  to  raise 
Our  hearts  and  voices  in  His  praise  : 
His  nature  and  His  works  invite 
To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 

2  The  Lord  builds  up  Jerusalem, 
And  gathers  nations  to  His  Name : 
His  mercy  melts  the  stubborn  soul, 
And  makes  the  broken  spirit  whole. 

3  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  His  might, 
And  all  His  glories  infinite ; 

He  crowns  the  meek,  rewards  the  just, 
And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust. 

4  His  saints  are  lovely  in  His  sight ; 
He  views  His  children  with  delight ; 
He  sees  their  hope,  He  knows  their  fear, 
And  finds  and  loves  His  image  there. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

5  Psalm  145.  C.  M. 

LONG  as  I  live,  I'll  bless  Thy  Name, 
God  of  eternal  love ! 
My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same, 
In  the  bright  world  above. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord,  His  power  unknown, 
And  let  His  praise  be  great ; 


452  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

I'll  sing  the  honors  of  Thy  throne, 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

3  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  Thy  Name, 

And  children  learn  Thy  ways ; 
Ages  to  come  Thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  nations  sound  Thy  praise. 

4  Thy  glorious  deeds  of  ancient  date 

Shall  through  the  world  be  known  : 
Thine  arm  of  power,  Thy  heavenly  state, 
With  public  splendor  shown. 

5  The  world  is  managed  by  Thy  hands, 

Thy  saints  are  ruled  by  love ; 
And  Thine  eterDal  kingdom  stands, 
Though  rocks  and  hills  remove. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719.  a. 

6  Psalm  145.  L.M. 

MY  God,  my  King,  Thy  various  praise 
Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days : 
Thy  grace  employ  nry  humble  tongue, 
Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 

2  The  wiDgs  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  Thine  ear ; 
And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  duty  done  for  Thee. 

3  But  who  can  speak  Thy  wondrous  deeds? 
Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds ; 
Vast  and  unsearchable  Thy  ways, 

Vast  and  immortal  be  Thy  praise. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 
4  Te  Deum  Laudamus.  L.  M. 

THEE  we  adore,  eternal  Lord ! 
We  praise  Thy  Name  with  one  accord. 
Thy  saints,  who  here  Thy  goodness  see, 
Through  all  the  world  do  worship  Thee. 


PRAISE   AND   THANKSGIVING.  453 

To  Thee  aloud  all  angels  cry, 

The  heavens  and  all  the  powers  on  high : 

Thee,  holy,  holy,  holy  King, 

Lord  God  of  hosts,  they  ever  sing. 

The  apostles  join  the  glorious  throng ; 
The  prophets  swell  the  immortal  song  ; 
Thy  martyrs'  noble  army  raise 
Eternal  anthems  to  Thy  praise. 

From  day  to  day,  O  Lord,  do  we 
Highly  exalt  and  honor  Thee  ! 
Thy  Name  we  worship  and  adore, 
World  without  end,  for  evermore ! 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  wre  humbly  pray, 
To  keep  us  safe  from  sin  this  day ; 
Have  mercy,  Lord  !  we  trust  in  Thee  ; 
Oh,  let  us  ne'er  confounded  be  ! 

Tr.  John  Gambold.  1754. 
Eevised  by  Thomas  Gotterill.  1815.  a. 

§  Gloria  in  Excelsis.  C.  M. 

TO  God  be  glory,  peace  on  earth, 
To  all  mankind  good  will ! 
We  bless,  we  praise,  we  worship  Thee, 
And  glorify  Thee  still : 

2  And  thanks  for  Thy  great  glory  give, 

That  fills  our  souls  with  light ; 
O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King,  the  God 
And  Father  of  all  might ! 

3  And  Thou,  begotten  Son  of  God, 

Before  all  time  begun  ; 
O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God, 
The  Father's  only  Son  : 

4  Have  mercy,  Thou  that  tak'st  the  sins 

Of  all  the  world  away ! 
Have  mercy,  Saviour  of  mankind, 
And  hear  us  when  we  pray ! 


454  WORSHIP   IN   GENERAL. 

5  O  Thou,  Who  sitt'st  at  God's  right  hand, 

Upon  the  Father's  throne, 
Have  mercy  on  us,  Thou,  O  Christ, 
Who  art  the  Holy  One ! 

6  Thou  only,  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
In  glory  of  the  Father,  art 
Most  high  for  evermore. 

Nahum  Tate.  1703.  a. 
Q  Attein  Gott  in  der  Hoh'  sey  Ehr.       Iambic.  8.7.8.8.7. 

ALL  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
Who  hath  our  race  befriended ! 
To  us  no  harm  shall  now  come  nigh, 

The  strife  at  last  is  ended  ; 
God  showeth  His  good  will  to  men, 
And  peace  shall  reign  on  earth  again ; 
O  thank  Him  for  His  goodness. 

2  We  praise,  we  worship  Thee,  we  trust, 

And  give  Thee  thanks  for  ever, 
O  Father,  that  Thy  rule  is  just, 

And  wise,  and  changes  never : 
Thy  boundless  power  o'er  all  things  reigns, 
Thou  dost  whate'er  Thy  will  ordains ; 

Well  for  us  that  Thou  rulest ! 

3  O  Jesus  Christ  our  God  and  Lord, 

Son  of  Thy  Heavenly  Father, 
O  Thou  Who  hast  our  peace  restored 

And  the  lost  sheep  dost  gather, 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  on  high 
From  out  our  depths  we  sinners  cry, 

Have  mercy  on  us,  Jesus ! 

4  O  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  precious  Gift, 

Thou  Comforter  unfailing, 
O'er  Satan's  snares  our  souls  uplift, 
And  let  Thy  power  availing 


PRAISE   AND   THANKSGIVING.  455 

Avert  our  woes  and  calm  our  dread  : 
For  us  the  Saviour's  Blood  was  shed  ; 
We  trust  in  Thee  to  save  us  ! 

Nikolaus  Decius  ( Von  Hofe).  1526. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1862.  a. 


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XO  Sey  Lobund  Ehrdemhochsten  Gut.  Iambic.  8.7.8.8.7. 
IING  praise  to  God  Who  reigns  above, 
The  God  of  all  creation, 
The  God  of  power,  the  God  of  love, 

The  God  of  our  salvation. 
With  healing  balm  my  soul  He  fills, 
And  every  faithless  murmur  stills  ; 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

2  The  angel  host,  O  King  of  kings, 
Thy  praise  for  ever  telling, 

In  earth  and  sky  all  living  things, 
Beneath  Thy  shadow  dwelling, 
Adore  the  wisdom  which  could  span, 
And  power  which  formed  Creation's  plan ; 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

3  I  cried  to  God  in  my  distress, 
His  mercy  heard  me  calling  ; 

My  Saviour  saw  my  helplessness, 
And  kept  my  feet  from  falling ; 

For  this,  Lord,  praise  and  thanks  to  Thee ! 

Praise  God  Most  High,  praise  God  with  me  ! 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory. 

4  Thus  all  my  gladsome  way  along, 
I'll  sing  aloud  Thy  praises, 

That  men  may  hear  the  grateful  song 

My  voice  unwearied  raises : 
Be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  my  heart ! 
Both  soul  and  body,  bear  your  part ! 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

JoJiann  Jacob  Schuetz.  1673. 

Tr.  Frances  Elizabeth  Cox.  1864.  a. 


456  WORSHIP   IN   GENERAL. 

XX  Nun  danket  alle  Gott.  6.7.D. 

TVTOW  thank  we  all  our  God, 
XM    With  heart  and  hands  and  voices, 

Who  wondrous  things  hath  done^ 
In  whom  His  earth  rejoices ; 

Who  from  our  mother's  arms 
Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 

With  countless  gifts  of  love, 
And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

2  O  may  this  bounteous  God 
Through  all  our  life  be  near  us, 

With  ever  joyful  hearts 
And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us ; 

And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 
And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 

And  free  us  from  all  ills, 
In  this  world  and  the  next. 

3  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God 
The  Father  now  be  given, 

The  Son,  and  Him  who  reigns, 
With  them  in  highest  heaven ; 

The  One  eternal  God, 
Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore ; 

For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

Martin  Rinkart.  1630. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858.  a. 

12  78 

HOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 
Be  Thy  glorious  Name  adored. 
Lord,  Thy  mercies  never  fail : 
Hail,  celestial  Goodness,  hail ! 

2  Though  unworthy,  Lord,  Thine  ear 
Deign  our  humble  songs  to  hear. 
Purer  praise  we  hope  to  bring, 
When  around  Thy  throne  we  sing. 


PRAISE   AND   THANKSGIVING.  457 

3  There  no  tongue  shall  silent  be  ; 
All  shall  join  in  harmony; 

That  through  heaven's  capacious  round 
Praise  to  Thee  may  ever  sound. 

4  Lord,  Thy  mercies  never  fail : 
Hail  celestial  Goodness,  hail ! 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 

Be  Thy  glorious  Name  adored. 

Benjamin  Williams.  1778.  «• 

13  7s 

SONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  He  spake  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  He 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away  : 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day : 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth  ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
No ; — the  Church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death  ; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

James  Montgomery.  1819. 


458  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

14  8.7. 

MIGHTY  God,  while  angels  bless  Thee, 
May  a  mortal  lisp  Thy  Name  ? 
Lord  of  men,  as  well  as  angels, 
Thou  art  every  creature's  theme. 

2  Lord  of  every  land  and  nation, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days ! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 
Be  Thy  just  and  lawful  praise. 

3  For  the  grandeur  of  Thy  nature, 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought ; 
For  created  works  of  pow7er, 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought ; 

4  For  Thy  Providence,  that  governs 

Through  Thine  empire's  wide  domain, 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow, 
Blessed  be  Thy  gentle  reign. 

5  But  Thy  rich,  Thy  free  Redemption, 

Dark  through  brightness  all  along — 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression  : 
Who  dare  sing  that  awful  song ! 

6  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory 

To  the  Cross  of  deepest  woe, 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives, 
Flow,  my  praise,  for  ever  flow. 

Robert  Robinson.  1774. 

15  c.  M. 

WHAT  shall  I  render  to  my  God 
For  all  His  gifts  to  me? 
Sing,  heaven  and  earth,  rejoice  and  praise 
His  glorious  majesty. 

2  O  let  me  praise  Thee  while  I  live, 
And  praise  Thee  when  I  die, 


PRAISE   AND    THANKSGIVING.  459 

And  praise  Thee  when  I  rise  again, 
And  to  eternity. 

3  Mysterious  depths  of  endless  love 
Our  admiration  raise : 
My  God,  Thy  Name  exalted  is 
Far  above  all  our  praise. 

John  Mason.  1683. 

16  c.  M. 

WHILE  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power  ! 
Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled ; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  Love  the  powers  of  thought  bestowed  ; 

To  Thee  my  thoughts  would  soar. 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed  : 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  Hand  I  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  Thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour, 

Thy  Love  my  thoughts  shall  fill : 
Resigned  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  Thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear : 
That  heart  shall  rest  on  Thee ! 

Helen  Maria  Williams.  1786. 


460  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

17  C.  M. 

WHEN  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 
My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wronder,  love  and  praise. 

2  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

3  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  wTorlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

4  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 

Divide  Thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  O  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

5  Through  all  eternity  to  Thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise; 

But  oh !  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  Thy  praise. 

Joseph  Addison.  1712. 

18  7s. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high, 
God,  whose  glory  fills  the  sky: 
Peace  on  earth  to  man  forgiven, 
Man,  the  well-beloved  of  Heaven. 

2  Sovereign  Father,  heavenly  King, 
Thee  w7e  now  presume  to  sing ; 
Glad  Thine  attributes  confess, 
Glorious  all,  and  numberless. 

3  Hail,  by  all  Thy  works  adored ! 
Hail,  the  everlasting  Lord ! 

Thee  with  thankful  hearts  we  prove, 
Lord  of  power,  and  God  of  love. 


PRAISE   AND    THANKSGIVING.  461 

4  Christ  our  Lord  and  God  we  own, 
Christ,  the  Father's  only  Son ; 
Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain, 
Saviour  of  offending  man  ! 

5  Bow  Thine  ear,  in  mercy  bow, 
Hear,  the  world's  Atonement  Thou ! 
Jesus,  in  Thy  Name  we  pray, 
Take,  O  take  our  sins  away ! 

6  Hear,  for  Thou,  O  Christ,  alone, 
Art  with  Thy  great  Father  One  ; 
One  the  Holy  Ghost  with  Thee ; 
One  supreme,  eternal  Three. 

Charles  Wesley.  1739.  a. 

XO  Cantemus  Cuncti. 

THE  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise, 
Alleluia. 

2  To  the  glory  of  their  King 

Shall  the  ransomed  people  sing,     Alleluia. 

3  And  the  choirs  that  dwell  on  high 

Shall  re-echo  through  the  sky,     Alleluia. 

4  They  through  the  fields  of  Paradise  that  roam, 
The  blessed  ones,  repeat  through  that  bright 

home,  Alleluia. 

5  The  planets  glittering  on  their  heavenly  way, 
The  shining  constellations,  join,  and  say 

Alleluia. 

6  Ye  clouds  that  onward  sweep, 

Ye  winds,  on  pinions  light, 
Ye  thunders,  echoing  loud  and  deep, 

Ye  lightnings,  wildly  bright, 
In  sweet  consent  unite  your  Alleluia. 

7  Ye  floods  and  ocean  billows, 

Ye  storms  and  winter  snow, 


462  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

Ye  days  of  cloudless  beauty, 

Hoar  frost  and  summer  glow, 
Ye  groves  that  wave  in  spring, 
And  glorious  forests,  sing  Alleluia. 

8  First  let  the  birds,  with  painted  plumage  gay, 
Exalt  their  great  Creator's  praise,  and  say 

Alleluia. 

9  Then  let  the  beasts  of  earth  with  varying  strain, 
Join  in  Creation's  Hymn,  and  cry  again, 

Alleluia. 

10  Here  let  the  mountains  thunder  forth  sonorous, 

Alleluia. 
There  let  the  valleys  sing  in  gentler  chorus, 

Alleluia. 

11  Thou  jubilant  abyss  of  ocean,  cry, 

Alleluia. 
Ye  tracts  of  earth  and  continents  reply, 

Alleluia. 

12  To  God,  Who  all  creation  made, 
The  frequent  hymn  be  duly  paid : 

Alleluia. 

13  This  is  the  strain,  the  eternal  strain,  the  Lord 

of  all  things  loves :  Alleluia. 

This  is  the  song,  the  heavenly  song,  that  Christ 

Himself  approves:  Alleluia. 

14  "Wherefore    we    sing,    both  heart   and   voice 

awaking,  Alleluia. 

And  children's  voices  echo,  answer  making, 

Alleluia. 

15  Now  from  all  men  be  outpoured 
Alleluia  to  the  Lord  ; 

With  Alleluia  evermore 
The  Son  and  Spirit  we  adore. 

16  Praise  be  done  to  the  Three  in  One. 
Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Tr.  John  Mason  Neale.  1854. 


PETITION.  463 

20  Alleluia,  dulce  Carmen.  8.7.4.7. 

ALLELUIA !  best  and  sweetest 
Of  the  hymns  of  praise  above ! 
Alleluia !  thou  repeatest, 

Angel  host,  these  notes  of  love. 

This  ye  utter, 
While  your  golden  harps  ye  move. 

2  Alleluia !  Church  victorious, 

Join  the  concert  of  the  sky ! 
Alleluia !  bright  and  glorious, 

Lift,  ye  saints,  this  strain  on  high ! 

We,  poor  exiles, 
Join  not  yet  your  melody. 

3  Alleluia  !  strains  of  gladness 

Suit  not  souls  with  anguish  torn  : 
Alleluia !  sounds  of  sadness 
Best  become  our  state  forlorn: 

Our  offences 
We  with  bitter  tears  must  mourn. 

4  But  our  earnest  supplication, 

Holy  God,  we  raise  to  Thee : 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 
Make  us  all  Thy  joys  to  see  ! 

Alleluia ! 
Ours  at  length  this  strain  shall  be. 

Hymn  of  11th  Century. 
Tr.  John  Chandler.  1837. 


PETITION. 

21  Splendor  Paternoz  Glorias.  L.  M. 

0  JESUS,  Lord  of  heavenly  grace, 
Thou  Brightness  of  Thy  Father's  face, 
Thou  Fountain  of  eternal  light, 
Whose  beams  disperse  the  shades  of  night! 


464  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

2  Come,  holy  Son  of  heavenly  love, 
Send  down  Thy  radiance  from  above ; 
And  to  our  inmost  hearts  convey 
The  Holy  Spirit's  cloudless  ray. 

3  And  we  the  Father's  help  will  claim, 
And  sing  the  Father's  glorious  Name : 
His  powerful  succor  we  implore, 
That  we  may  stand,  to  fall  no  more. 

4  May  He  our  actions  deign  to  bless, 
And  loose  the  bonds  of  wickedness  ; 
From  sudden  falls  our  feet  defend, 
And  guide  us  safely  to  the  end. 

5  May  faith,  deep  rooted  in  the  soul, 
The  flesh  subdue,  the  mind  control : 
May  guile  depart,  and  discord  cease, 
And  all  within  be  joy  and  peace. 

6  0  hallowed  thus  be  every  day ! 
Let  meekness  be  our  morning  ray, 
And  faithful  love  our  noonday  light, 
And  hope  our  sunset,  calm  and  bright. 

7  O  Christ,  with  each  returning  morn, 
Thine  image  to  our  hearts  is  borne : 
O  may  we  ever  clearly  see 

Our  Saviour  and  our  God  in  Thee  ! 

Ambrose,  d.  397. 

Tr.  John  Chandler.  1837.  a. 

^2r2i  Zeige  Dich  uns  ohne  Hulle.  7s.  D. 

LORD,  remove  the  veil  away, 
Let  us  see  Thyself  to-day ! 
Thou  Who  earnest  from  on  high, 
For  our  sins  to  bleed  and  die, 
Help  us  now  to  cast  aside 
All  that  would  our  hearts  divide  ; 
With  the  Father  and  the  Son 
Let  Thy  living  Church  be  one. 


PETITION.  465 

2  O,  from  earthly  cares  set  free, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee ! 
May  our  cares  and  conflicts  cease 
In  the  calm  of  Sabbath  peace, 
That  Thy  people  here  below 
Something  of  the  bliss  may  know, 
Something  of  the  rest  and  love, 
In  the  Sabbath  home  above  ! 

3  Lord,  Thy  sinful  child  prepare 
For  a  place  and  portion  there ! 
Give  my  soul  the  spotless  dress 
Of  Thy  perfect  Righteousness : 
Then  at  length,  a  welcomed  guest, 
I  shall  enter  to  the  feast, 
Earthly  cares  and  sorrows  o'er, 
Joys  to  last  for  evermore. 

Friederich  Gottlieb  Klnpstock.  1769. 
Tr.  Jane  Borthwick.  1862. 

23  Bwh  hier  bin  ich,  JEhrenkonig.  8.7.4.7. 

HERE  behold  me,  as  I  cast  me 
'Neath  Thy  throne,  O  glorious  King ! 
Sorrows  thronging,  childlike  longing, 
Son  of  Man,  to  Thee  I  bring. 

Let  me  find  Thee ! 
Me,  a  poor  and  worthless  thing. 

2  Look  upon  me,  Lord,  I  pray  Thee, 

Let  Thy  Spirit  dwell  in  mine ; 
Thou  hast  sought  me,  Thou  hast  bought  me, 
Only  Thee  to  know  I  pine, 

Let  me  find  Thee ! 
Take  my  heart,  and  own  me  Thine ! 

3  Naught  I  ask  for,  naught  I  strive  for, 

But  Thy  grace  so  rich  and  free ; 
That  Thou  givest  whom  Thou  lovest, 

And  who  truly  cleave  to  Thee. 
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466  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

Let  me  find  Thee ! 
He  hath  all  things  who  hath  Thee. 

4  Earthly  treasure,  mirth  and  pleasure, 
Glorious  name,  or  golden  hoard, 
Are  but  weary,  void  and  dreary, 
To  the  heart  that  longs  for  God. 
Let  me  find  Thee ! 
I  am  Thine,  O  mighty  Lord ! 

Joachim  Neander.  1679. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858.  a. 

24  O  Christe,  Morgensterne.  C.  M. 

0  CHRIST,  Thou  bright  and  morning  Star, 
Now  shed  Thy  light  abroad : 
Shine  on  us  from  Thy  throne  afar 
With  Thy  pure  glorious  Word. 

2  O  Jesus,  Comfort  of  the  poor, 

I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee : 
I  know  Thy  mercies  still  endure, 
And  Thou  wilt  pity  me. 

3  For  Thou  didst  suffer  for  my  soul, 

Her  burdens  to  remove : 
O  make  me  through  Thy  sorrows  whole, 
Refresh  me  with  Thy  love. 

4  Then,  Jesus,  glory,  honor,  praise, 

I'll  ever  sing  to  Thee : 
And  Thou  at  last  my  soul  wilt  raise 
To  endless  joy  with  Thee. 

Unknoimi.  1579. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858.  a. 

25  8-7.4.7. 

JESUS,  Lord  of  life  and  glory, 
Bend  from  heaven  Thy  gracious  ear, 
While  our  waiting  souls  adore  Thee, 
Friend  of  helpless  sinners,  hear ! 


PETITION.  467 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

2  Taught  by  Thine  unerring  Spirit, 

Boldly  we  draw  nigh  to  God, 
Only  in  Thy  spotless  merit, 

Only  through  Thy  precious  Blood : 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord ! 

3  From  the  depth  of  nature's  blindness, 

From  the  hardening  power  of  sin, 
From  all  malice  and  unkindness, 
From  the  pride  that  lurks  within, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

4  When  temptation  sorely  presses, 

In  the  day  of  Satan's  power, 
In  our  times  of  deep  distresses, 
In  each  dark  and  trying  hour, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

5  In  the  weary  hours  of  sickness, 

In  the  times  of  grief  and  pain, 
When  we  feel  our  mortal  weakness, 
When  the  creature's  help  is  vain, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord ! 

6  In  the  solemn  hour  of  dying, 

In  the  awful  Judgment  Day, 
May  our  souls,  on  Thee  lelying, 
Find  Thee  still  our  Rock  and  Stay, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

John  James  Cummins.  1839. 


468  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

26  7s.  6  lines. 

HOLY  Jesus,  in  Whose  Name 
Thou  hast  bid  Thy  servants  claim 
Of  the  Father's  love  to  grant 
All  the  good  they  wish  or  want : 
Trusting  in  Thy  Name  alone, 
Draw  we  near  Thy  Father's  throne. 

2  Son  of  Man,  to  Whom  is  given, 
With  the  Majesty  of  Heaven, 
Partner  Thou  of  man's  estate, 
For  mankind  to  mediate : 

Hear  us,  when  with  Thee  we  plead 
For  Thy  flock  to  intercede! 

3  Saviour  of  the  world,  to  Thee 
Ever  bows  the  Church  her  knee : 
Thee,  her  only  Advocate ; 
Thee,  exalted  to  Thy  state, 
With  the  Holy  Ghost,  most  high 
In  the  Father's  majesty. 

Richard  Mant.  1837. 

27  c.  m. 

LORD,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright, 
With  reverence  and  with  fear : 
Though  dust  and  ashes  in  Thy  sight, 
We  may,  we  must,  draw  near. 

2  Burdened  with  guilt,  convinced  of  sin, 

In  weakness,  want  and  woe, 
Fightings  without  and  fears  within, 
Lord,  whither  shall  we  go  ? 

3  God  of  all  grace,  we  come  to  Thee 

With  broken,  contrite  hearts  ; 
Give,  what  Thine  eye  delights  to  see, 
Truth  in  the  inward  parts. 


PETITION.  469 

4  Give  deep  humility ;  the  sense 

Of  godly  sorrow  give  ; 
A  strong  desire,  with  confidence, 
To  hear  Thy  voice  and  live  : 

5  Faith  in  the  only  Sacrifice 

That  can  for  sin  atone ; 
To  cast  our  hopes,  to  fix  our  eyes, 
On  Christ,  on  Christ  alone : 

6  Give  these,  and  then  Thy  will  be  done. 

Thus  strengthened  with  all  might, 
We,  through  Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  Son, 
Shall  pray,  and  pray  aright. 

James  Montgomery.  1819. 

28  cm. 

OTHOU  Who  hast  Thy  servants  taught, 
That  not  by  words  alone, 
But  by  the  fruits  of  holiness, 
The  life  of  God  is  shown  : 

2  While  in  Thy  house  of  prayer  we  meet, 

And  call  Thee  God  and  Lord, 
Give  us  a  heart  to  follow  Thee, 
Obedient  to  Thy  Word. 

3  Through  all  the  dangerous  paths  of  life, 

Uphold  us  as  we  go ; 
That  with  our  lips,  and  in  our  lives, 
Thy  glory  we  may  show. 

Henry  Alford.  1844. 

29  7s. 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer  : 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 


470  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King : 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring ; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin  : 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin ! 
Let  Thy  Blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest ! 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 

There  Thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer : 

As  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

6  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew  ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 

John  Newton.  1779. 

30  8.7. 

COME,  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  Thy  grace  ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 

2  Here  I  raise  mine  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  Thy  help  I'm  come ; 
And  I  hope  by  Thy  good  pleasure, 
Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 

3  Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 
Interposed  His  precious  Blood. 


PETITION.  471 

4  O,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be  ! 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 
Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  Thee. 

5  Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it, 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love  ; 
Here's  my  heart ;  O  take  and  seal  it, 
Seal  it  from  Thy  courts  above. 

Robert  Robinson.  1759.  <t. 

31  8.7.  D. 

LOVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 
Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down ! 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 
Jesus,  Thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 
Enter  every  trembling  heart ! 

2  Breathe,  O  breathe  Thy  loving  spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ! 
Let  us  all  in  Thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  Thy  promised  rest. 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning, 

Alpha  and  Omega  be  ; 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

3  Come,  Almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  Thy  life  receive  ; 
Graciously  return,  and  never, 

Never  more  Thy  temples  leave ! 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  Thee  as  Thy  hosts  above, 
Pray  and  praise  Thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  Thy  precious  love. 


472  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

4  Finish  then  Thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be  ! 
Let  us  see  Thy  great  salvation 

Perfectly  restored  in  Thee  ! 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place, 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

Charles  Wesley.  1742.  a. 
32  Te  keta,  Mundi  Conditor.  C.  M. 

MAKER  of  earth,  to  Thee  alone 
Eternal  rest  belongs ; 
And  heavenly  choirs  around  Thy  throne 
Pour  forth  their  endless  songs. 

2  But  we — ah,  holy  now  no  more ! — 

Are  doomed  to  toil  and  pain ; 
Yet,  exiles  on  an  alien  shore 
May  sing  their  country's  strain. 

3  Father,  "Whose  promise  binds  Thee  still 

To  heal  the  suppliant  throng, 
Grant  us  to  mourn  the  deeds  of  ill 
That  banish  us  so  long ! 

4  And  while  we  mourn,  in  faith  to  rest 

Upon  Thy  Love  and  care, 
Till  Thou  restore  us,  with  the  blest, 
The  song  of  heaven  to  share ! 

Charles  Coffin.  1736. 

Tr.  John  Mason  Neale.  1850.  a. 


THE  LORD'S  DAY. 
33  7s.  6  lines. 

FATHER,  Who  the  light  this  day 
Out  of  darkness  didst  create, 
Shine  upon  us  now,  we  pray, 

While  within  Thy  courts  we  wait. 


THE   lord's   day.  473 

Wean  us  from  the  works  of  night, 
Make  us  children  of  the  light. 

2  Saviour,  Who  this  day  didst  break 

From  the  bondage  of  the  tomb, 
Bid  our  slumbering  souls  awake  ; 

Shine  through  all  their  sin  and  gloom ; 
Let  us,  from  our  bonds  set  free, 
Rise  from  sin,  and  live  to  Thee. 

3  Blessed  Spirit,  Comforter, 

Sent  this  day  from  Christ  on  high  ; 
Lord,  on  us  Thy  gifts  confer, 

Cleanse,  ill  a  mine,  sanctify  ; 
All  Thine  influence  shed  abroad; 
Lead  us  to  the  truth  of  God. 

Julia  Anne  Elliott.  1835.  a. 

34  L.  M. 

THIS  day  the  light,  of  heavenly  birth, 
First  streamed  upon  the  new-born  earth : 
O  Lord,  this  day  upon  us  shine, 
And  fill  our  souls  with  light  divine. 

2  This  day  the  Saviour  left  the  grave, 
And  rose,  omnipotent  to  save  : 

O  Jesus,  may  we  raised  be 
From  death  of  sin  to  life  in  Thee. 

3  This  day  the  Holy  Spirit  came, 
With  fiery  tongues  of  cloven  flame  : 
O  Spirit,  fill  our  hearts  this  day 
With  grace  to  hear,  and  grace  to  pray. 

4  O  day  of  Light,  and  Life,  and  Grace  ! 
From  earthly  toils  sweet  resting-place! 
Thy  hallowed  hours,  best  gift  of  love, 
We  give  again  to  God  above. 

William  Walsham  How.  1854.  a. 


474  WORSHIP   IN    GENERAL. 

35  C.  M. 

BLEST  day  of  God,  most  calm,  most  bright, 
The  first  and  best  of  days ; 
The  laborer's  rest,  the  saint's  delight, 
The  day  of  prayer  and  praise ! 

2  My  Saviour's  face  made  thee  to  shine, 

His  rising  did  thee  raise ; 
This  made  thee  heavenly  and  divine 
Beyond  the  common  days. 

3  The  first  fruits  oft  a  blessing  prove 

To  all  the  sheaves  behind  ; 
And  they  that  do  a  Sabbath  love, 
A  happy  week  shall  find. 

4  This  day  must  I  'fore  God  appear, 

For,  Lord,  the  day  is  Thine ; 
O  let  me  spend  it  in  Thy  fear, 
Then  shall  the  day  be  mine. 

John  Mason.  1683.  a. 

OO  Licht  vora  Licht,  erleuchte  mich.  7.8.7.7. 

LIGHT  of  light  enlighten  me, 
Now  anew  the  day  is  dawning  ; 
Sun  of  grace,  the  shadows  flee, 
Brighten  Thou  my  Sabbath  morning. 
With  Thy  joyous  sunshine  blest, 
Happy  is  my  day  of  rest ! 

2  Fount  of  all  our  joy  and  peace, 
To  Thy  living  waters  lead  me ; 

Thou  from  earth  my  soul  release, 
And  with  grace  and  mercy  feed  me. 
Bless  Thy  Word,  that  it  may  prove 
Eich  in  fruits  that  Thou  dost  love. 

3  Kindle  Thou  the  sacrifice 
That  upon  my  lips  is  lying  ; 

Clear  the  shadows  from  mine  eyes, 
That,  from  every  error  flying, 


THE    lord's    day.  475 

No  strange  fire  may  in  me  glow 
That  Thine  altar  doth  not  know. 

4  Let  me  with  my  heart  to-day, 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  singing, 

Rapt  a  while  from  earth  away, 
All  my  soul  to  Thee  up-springing, 
Have  a  foretaste,  inly  given, 
How  they  worship  Thee  in  heaven. 

5  Rest  in  me  and  I  in  Thee, 
Build  a  paradise  within  me ; 

O  reveal  Thyself  to  me, 
Blessed  Love,  Who  diedst  to  win  me : 
Fed  from  Thine  exhaustless  urn, 
Pure  and  bright  my  lamp  shall  burn. 

6  Hence  all  care,  all  vanity, 
For  the  day  to  God  is  holy  : 

Come,  Thou  glorious  Majesty, 
Deign  to  fill  this  temple  lowly ; 

Naught  to-day  my  soul  shall  move, 
Simply  resting  in  Thy  love. 

Benjamin  Schmolk.  1715. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858. 

37  7s.  6  lines. 

SAFELY  through  another  week 
God  has  brought  us  on  our  way  : 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  His  courts  to-day ; 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  Mercies  multiplied  each  hour 

Through  the  week,  our  praise  demand ; 

Guarded  by  Thy  mighty  power, 
Fed  and  guided  by  Thy  hand  ; 

Though  ungrateful  we  have  been, 

Only  made  returns  of  sin. 


476  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

3  While  we  pray  for  pardoning  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  Name, 
Show  Thy  reconciling  face, 

Take  away  our  sins  and  shame : 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  Thee. 

4  Here  we're  come,  Thy  Name  to  praise ; 

Let  us  feel  Thy  presence  near: 
May  Thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 

While  we  in  Thy  house  appear : 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

5  May  the  Gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints  ; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 

Bring  relief  for  all  complaints. 
Thus  may  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  Church  above. 

John  JSTewton.  1774.  a. 

38  L.  M. 

ANOTHER  six  days'  work  is  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun  : 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  hath  blest. 

2  Come,  bless  the  Lord,  Whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds ; 
Provides  an  antepast  of  heaven, 

And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  seven. 

3  O  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies  ; 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose, 
Which  none  but  he  who  feels  it  knows. 

4  With  joy  God's  wondrous  works  we  view 
In  various  scenes  both  old  and  new ; 


THE   lord's   day.  477 

With  praise  we  think  on  mercies  past, 
With  hope  we  future  pleasures  taste. 
5  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures  pass  away, 
How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end  ! 

Joseph  Stennett.  1732.  a. 

39  Psalm  118.  C.  M. 

THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made  ; 
He  calls  the  hours  His  own  : 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  He  rose  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  His  triumph  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosauna  to  the  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son  ; 
Help  us,  O  Lord :  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  Thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  Who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace  ; 
Who  comes  in  God  His  Father's  Name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  Church  on  earth  can  raise  ; 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  He  reigns, 
Shall  give  Him  nobler  praise.  Isaac  watts.  1719. 

40  7s.  6  lines. 

CHRIST,  Whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
Christ,  the  true,  the  only  Light, 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night : 
Dayspring  from  on  high,  be  near ; 
Daystar,  in  my  heart  appear. 


478  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn, 

Unaccompanied  by  Thee; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  I  see : 
Till  Thou  inward  light  impart, 
Glad  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart. 

3  Visit  then  this  soul  of  mine  ; 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me,  Radiancy  divine  ; 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief: 
More  and  more  Thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

Charles  Wesley.  1740. 

41  Morgenglanz  der  Ewigkeit.  7s.  6  lines. 

JESUS,  Sun  of  Righteousness, 
Brightest  beam  of  love  divine, 
With  the  early  morning  rays 

Do  Thou  on  our  darkness  shine, 
And  dispel  with  purest  light 
All  our  long  and  gloomy  night ! 

2  Like  the  sun's  reviving  ray, 

May  Thy  Love,  with  tender  glow, 
All  our  coldness  melt  away, 

Warm  and  cheer  us  forth  to  go, 
Gladly  serve  Thee  and  obey 
All  our  life's  short  earthly  day ! 

3  Thou  our  only  Hope  and  Guide ; 

Never  leave  us  nor  forsake  : 
In  Thy  light  may  w7e  abide 

Till  the  endless  morning  break ; 
Moving  on  to  Zion's  hill, 
Onward,  upward,  homeward  still ! 

4  Lead  us  all  our  days  and  years 

In  Thy  straight  and  narrow  way ; 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  479 

Lead  us  through  the  vale  of  tears 

To  the  land  of  perfect  day, 
Where  Thy  people,  fully  blest, 
Near  Thy  throne  for  ever  rest. 

Christian  Knorr  von  Rosenroth.  16S4. 
Tr.  Jane  Borthivick.  1853.  a. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

42  Psalm  132.  C.  M. 

ARISE,  O  King  of  grace,  arise, 
And  enter  to  Thy  rest ; 
Behold,  Thy  Church,  with  longing  eyes, 
Waits  to  be  owned  and  blest. 

2  Enter  with  all  Thy  glorious  train, 

Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  Word ; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

3  Here,  mighty  God,  accept  our  vows  ; 

Here  let  Thy  praise  be  spread ; 
Bless  the  provisions  of  Thy  house, 
And  fill  Thy  poor  with  bread. 

4  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign, 

Let  God's  Anointed  shine  ; 
Justice  and  truth  His  court  maintain, 
With  love  and  power  divine. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719.  a. 

43  Psalm  84.  H.  M. 

LORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  Thy  Love, 
Thine  earthly  temples  are ! 


To  Thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires, 


With  warm  desires 
To  see  my  God. 


480  WORSHIP    IX    GENERAL. 

2  O  happy  souls,  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear ! 
O  happy  men,  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there  ! 


They  praise  Thee  still 
And  happy  they 


That  love  the  way 
To  Zion's  hill. 


3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears. 
O  glorious  seat  Shall  thither  bring 

When  God  our  King  Our  willing  feet ! 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

44  Psalm  84.  7s.  D. 

PLEASANT  are  Thy  courts  above, 
In  the  land  of  light  and  love ; 
Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  below, 
In  this  land  of  sin  and  woe. 
O,  my  spirit  longs  and  faints 
For  the  converse  of  Thy  saints, 
For  the  brightness  of  Thy  face, 
For  Thy  fulness,  God  of  grace ! 

2  Happy  souls !  their  praises  flow 
Even  in  this  vale  of  woe ; 
Waters  in  the  desert  rise, 
Manna  feeds  them  from  the  skies  ; 
On  they  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Till  they  reach  Thy  throne  at  length, 
At  Thy  feet  adoring  fall, 

Who  hast  led  them  safe  through  all. 

3  Lord,  be  mine  this  prize  to  win  : 
Guide  me  through  a  world  of  sin  ; 
Keep  me  by  Thy  saving  graces 
Give  me  at  Thy  side  a  place. 


PUBLIC     WORSHIP.  481 

Sun  and  Shield  alike  Thou  art ; 
Guide  and  guard  my  erring  heart. 
Grace  and  glory  flow  from  Thee ; 
Shower,  O  shower  them,  Lord,  on  me ! 

Henry  Francis  Lyte.  1834. 

45  Psalm  122.  C.  M. 

PEACE  be  within  this  sacred  place, 
And  joy  a  constant  guest ; 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blest ! 

2  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 
While  life  or  breath  remains  ; 
There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred,  dwell, 
There  God,  my  Saviour,  reigns. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

46  Psalm  92.  L.  M. 

SWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
To  praise  Thy  Name,  give  thanks,  and  sing ; 
To  show  Thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  Thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast. 
My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  His  works,  and  bless  His  Word. 

3  And  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart ; 
When  doubts  and  fears  no  more  remain, 
To  break  my  inward  peace  again. 

4  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know, 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below  ; 

And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719.  a. 
31 


482  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

47  L.  M. 

AWAY  from  every  mortal  care, 
Away  from  earth,  our  souls  retreat ; 
We  leave  this  worthless  world  afar, 
And  wait  and  worship  near  Thy  seat. 

2  Lord,  in  the  temples  of  Thy  grace, 

We  bow  before  Thee  and  adore : 
We  view  the  glories  of  Thy  face, 

And  learn  the  wonders  of  Thy  power. 

3  While  here  our  various  wants  we  mourn, 

United  prayers  ascend  on  high ; 
And  faith  expects  a  sure  return 
Of  blessings  in  variety. 

4  Father !  my  soul  would  here  abide ; 

Or,  if  my  feet  must  hence  depart, 
Still  keep  me,  Father,  near  Thy  side, 
Still  keep  Thy  dwelling  in  my  heart. 

From  Isaac  Watts.  1709. 

48  7s. 

TO  Thy  temple  I  repair : 
Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there ; 
When,  within  the  veil,  I  meet 
Christ  before  the  mercy-seat. 

2  I  through  Him  am  reconciled, 

I  through  Him  become  Thy  child : 
Abba,  Father !  give  me  grace 
In  Thy  courts  to  seek  Thy  face. 

3  While  Thy  glorious  praise  is  sung, 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue  : 
That  my  joyful  soul  may  bless 
Christ,  the  Lord  my  righteousness. 

4  While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend, 
God  of  love,  to  mine  attend ; 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  483 

Hear  me,  for  Thy  Spirit  pleads ; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

5  While  I  hearken  to  Thy  Law, 
Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe ; 
Till  Thy  Gospel  briDg  to  me 
Life  and  immortality. 

6  While  Thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  in  Thy  Name, 
Through  their  voice,  by  faith  may  I 
Hear  Thee  speaking  from  the  sky. 

7  From  Thy  house  when  I  return, 
May  my  heart  within  me  burn ; 
And  at  evening  let  me  say, 

I  have  walked  with  God  to-day. 

James  Montgomery.  1812.  a. 

49      Herr  Jesu  Christ,  Dich  zu  wis  ivend.  L.  M# 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  be  present  now ! 
And  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  bow 
All  hearts  in  love  and  fear  to-day, 
To  hear  the  truth  and  keep  Thy  way. 

2  Open  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  in  true  devotion  raise, 
Strengthen  our  faith,  increase  our  light, 
That  we  may  know  Thy  Name  aright : 

3  Until  we  join  the  host  that  cry 
Holy  art  Thou,  O  Lord  most  High  ! 
And  'mid  the  light  of  that  blest  place 
Shall  gaze  upon  Thee  face  to  face. 

4  Glory  to  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One ! 
To  Thee,  O  blessed  Trinity, 

Be  praise  throughout  eternity ! 

Wilhelm  August  II,  Duke  of  Saxen-  Weimar.  1651. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1862. 


484  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

oO  Liebster  Jesu,  wir  sind  hier.  7.8.8.8. 

BLESSED  Jesus,  at  Thy  word 
We  are  gathered  all  to  hear  Thee ; 
Let  our  hearts  aud  souls  be  stirred 
Now  to  seek  and  love  and  fear  Thee ; 
By  Thy  teachings  sweet  and  holy, 
Drawn  from  earth  to  love  Thee  solely. 

2  All  our  knowledge,  sense,  and  sight 
Lie  in  deepest  darkness  shrouded, 

Till  Thy  Spirit  breaks  our  night 
With  the  beams  of  truth  unclouded. 
Thou  alone  to  God  canst  win  us, 
Thou  must  work  all  good  within  us. 

3  Glorious  Lord,  Thyself  impart ! 
Light  of  Light,  from  God  proceeding, 

Open  Thou  our  ears  and  heart, 
Help  us  by  Thy  Spirit's  pleading, 
Hear  the  cry  Thy  people  raises, 
Hear,  and  bless  our  prayers  and  praises. 

Tobias  Clausnitzer.  1667. 

T)\  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858. 

5X  Thut  mir  auf  die  schame  Pforte.  8.7.7,7. 

OPEN  now  thy  gates  of  beauty, 
Zion,  let  me  enter  there, 
Where  my  soul,  in  joyful  duty, 

Waits  for  Him  who  answers  prayer. 
O  how  blessed  is  this  place, 
Filled  with  solace,  light,  and  grace ! 

2  Yes,  my  God,  I  come  before  Thee, 
Come  Thou  also  down  to  me : 

Where  we  find  Thee  and  adore  Thee, 
There  a  heaven  on  earth  must  be. 

To  my  heart  O  enter  Thou, 

Let  it  be  Thy  temple  now. 


PUBLIC    WOESHIP.  485 

3  Here  Thy  praise  is  gladly  chanted, 

Here  Thy  seed  is  duly  sown  : 
Let  my  soul,  where  it  is  planted, 

Bring  forth  precious  sheaves  alone. 
So  that  all  I  hear  may  be 
Fruitful  unto  life  in  me. 

4  Thou  my  faith  increase  and  quicken, 

Let  me  keep  Thy  gift  divine, 
Howsoe'er  temptations  thicken, 

May  Thy  Word  still  o'er  me  shine, 
As  my  pole-star  through  my  life, 
As  my  comfort  in  my  strife. 

5  Speak,  O  God,  and  I  will  hear  Thee, 

Let  Thy  will  be  done  indeed  ; 
May  I  undisturbed  draw  near  Thee 

While  Thou  dost  Thy  people  feed  ; 
Here  of  life  the  fountain  flows, 
Here  is  balm  for  all  our  woes. 

Benjamin  Schmolk.  1734. 

Tr.  Catherine  Wink  worth.  1862. 

Q%         Angulare  Ftindamentum.  H.  M. 

CHRIST  is  our  Corner-stone  ; 
On  Him  alone  we  build  ; 
With  His  true  saints  alone 

The  courts  of  heaven  are  filled : 


On  His  great  Love 


Of  present  grace 


Our  hopes  we  place,  And  joys  above. 

2  O  then,  with  hymns  of  praise 

These  hallowed  courts  shall  ring ! 
Our  voices  wTe  will  raise, 
The  Three  in  One  to  sing ; 


And  thus  proclaim 
In  joyful  song, 


Both  loud  and  long, 
That  glorious  Name. 


486  WORSHIP   IN    GENERAL. 

3  Here,  gracious  God,  do  Thou 
For  evermore  draw  nigh ; 
Accept  each  faithful  vow, 

And  mark  each  suppliant  sigh 


In  copious  shower, 
On  all  who  pray, 


Each  holy  day, 
Thy  blessing  pour. 


4  Here  may  we  gain  from  heaven 
The  grace  which  we  implore, 
And  may  that  grace,  once  given, 
Be  with  us  evermore. 


Until  that  day 
When  all  the  blest 


To  endless  rest 
Are  called  away. 

Tr.  John  Chandler.  1837. 

53  c.  m. 

LONG  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 
Of  Thy  salvation,  Lord  ; 
But  still  how  weak  my  faith  is  found, 
And  knowledge  of  Thy  "Word  ! 

2  My  Hope,  my  Portion,  and  my  God, 

How  little  art  Thou  known 
By  all  the  judgments  of  Thy  rod, 
And  blessings  of  Thy  throne ! 

3  How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love ! 

How  negligent  my  fear  ! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above ! 
How  few  affections  there ! 

4  Great  God,  Thy  sovereign  power  impart 

To  give  Thy  Word  success  ; 
Write  Thy  salvation  in  my  heart, 
And  make  me  learn  Thy  grace. 

5  Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high  ; 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay 
And  love  shall  never  die. 

Isaac  Watts.  1709.  a. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  487 

54  C.  M. 

FREQUENT  the  day  of  God  returns, 
To  shed  its  quickening  beams ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns ! 
How  languid  are  its  flames  ! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love  ; 

Our  frailties,  Lord,  forgive. 
We  would  be  like  Thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  Thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  O  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up. 
The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end ; 

4  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air, 

With  heavenly  lustre  shine ; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  Love  divine. 

Simon  Browne.  1720.  a. 

55  L-  M.  6  lines. 

FORTH  from  the  dark  and  stormy  sky, 
Lord,  to  Thine  altar's  shade  we  fly : 
Forth  from  the  world,  its  hope  and  fear, 
Saviour,  we  seek  Thy  shelter  here  : 
Weary  and  weak,  Thy  grace  we  pray : 
Turn  not,  O  Lord,  Thy  guests  away ! 

2  Long  have  we  roamed  in  want  and  pain  ; 
Long  have  we  sought  Thy  rest  in  vain  ; 
'Wildered  in  doubt,  in  darkness  lost, 
Long  have  our  souls  been  tempest-tost : 
Low  at  Thy  feet  our  sins  we  lay; 
Turn  not,  O  Lord,  Thy  guests  away. 

Reginald  Heber.  1827. 


488  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

CLOSE  OF  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 
56  C.  M. 

ALMIGHTY  GOD!  Thy  Word  is  cast 
Like  seed  into  the  ground ; 
Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove ; 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy  ; 
But  let  it  yield  a  hundred-fold 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 

Thy  quickening  grace  bestow, 
That  all  whose  souls  the  truth  receive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 

From  John  Cawood.  1815. 

57  H.  M. 

ON  what  has  now  been  sown 
Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow ; 
The  power  is  Thine  alone 
To  make  it  spring  and  grow : 
Do  Thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  Thou  alone  shalt  have  the  praise. 

2       To  Thee  our  wants  are  known, 
From  Thee  are  all  our  powers 
Accept  what  is  Thine  own, 
And  pardon  what  is  ours : 
Our  praises,  Lord,  and  prayers  receive, 
And  to  Thy  Word  a  blessing  give. 


CLOSE    OF    PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  489 

3       O  grant  that  each  of  us, 

Who  meet  before  Thee  here, 
May  meet  together  thus 

When  Thou  and  Thine  appear, 
And  follow  Thee  to  heaven  our  home ; 
Even  so,  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  come ! 

John  Newton.  1779. 

58  8.7.4.7. 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  ! 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace. 

O  refresh  us, 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration 

For  Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound. 
May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 

May  Thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 

May  we,  ready, 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 

John  Fawcett.  1774. 
59  ^c^  bleib  mit  Deiner  Gnade.  7.6. 

ABIDE  with  us,  our  Saviour, 
Nor  let  Thy  mercy  cease  ; 
From  Satan's  might  defend  us, 
And  grant  our  souls  release. 
2  Abide  with  us,  our  Saviour, 
Sustain  us  by  Thy  Word  ; 
That  we  with  all  Thy  people 
To  life  may  be  restored. 


490  WORSHIP    IN    GENERAL. 

3  Abide  with  us,  our  Saviour, 
Thou  Light  of  endless  light, 
Increase  to  us  Thy  blessings, 
And  save  us  by  Thy  might. 

Joshua  Stegmann.  1628. 
Tr.  Unknown.  1848. 

60  7s 

LORD,  Thou  art  the  Truth  and  Way  : 
Guide  us,  lest  we  go  astray. 
Lord,  Thou  art  the  Life:  By  thee 
May  we  gain  eternity. 

2  In  ourselves  we  cannot  trust ; 
Lord,  remember  we  are  dust ! 
Thou  Who  all  our  frailty  know'st, 
Send  Thou  us  Thy  Holy  Ghost ! 

From  the  Banish. 
Tr.  Unknown.  1850.  a. 

61  8.7. 

SAVIOUR !  all  my  sins  confessing, 
Gracious  hear  me  when  I  cry ; 
Give,  through  faith,  the  promised  blessing, 
Freely,  fuHy  justify. 

2  By  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  leading, 

Bring  me  to  Thy  bosom  nigh  ; 
In  Thy  blessed  footsteps  treading, 
Soul  and  body  sanctify. 

3  So,  the  days  of  conflict  ended, 

In  the  mansions  of  the  sky, 
Whither,  Lord,  Thou  art  ascended, 
With  Thyself,  me  glorify. 

Thomas  Haweis.  1808.  a. 
02  After  Evening  Service.  L.  M. 

0  SAVIOUR !  bless  us  ere  we  go, 
Thy  Word  into  our  mind  instill ; 
And  make  our  lukewarm  hearts  to  glow 
With  lowly  love  and  fervent  will. 


CLOSE    OF    PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  491 

2  The  day  is  done,  its  hours  have  run, 

And  Thou  hast  taken  count  of  all ; 

The  scanty  triumphs  grace  hath  won, 

The  broken  vow,  the  frequent  fall. 

3  Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  from  evil  ways 

True  absolution  and  release; 
And  bless  us  more  than  in  past  days 
With  purity  and  inward  peace. 

4  Do  more  than  pardon  :  give  us  joy, 

Sweet  fear  and  sober  liberty, 
And  loving  hearts  without  alloy, 
That  only  long  to  be  like  Thee. 

5  Labor  is  sweet,  for  Thou  hast  toiled  : 

And  care  is  light,  for  Thou  hast  cared : 
Ah,  never  let  our  works  be  soiled 
With  self,  or  by  deceit  insnared. 

6  For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad, 

The  sinful,  unto  Thee  we  call : 
O  let  Thy  mercy  make  us  glad ! 
Thou  art  our  Jesus  and  our  All. 

Frederick  W.  Faber.  1852.  a. 

63  7s. 

"VTOW  may  He  Who  from  the  dead 
1_M    Brought  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  King  and  Head, 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

2  May  He  teach  us  to  fulfil 

What  is  pleasing  in  His  sight ; 
Perfect  us  in  all  his  will, 

And  preserve  us  day  and  night. 

3  To  that  dear  Redeemer's  praise, 

Who  the  covenant  sealed  with  blood, 
Let  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
Loud  thanksgivings  to  our  God. 

John  Neivton.  1779. 


492  god. 

64  8.7. 

MAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  Love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord ; 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 


John  Newton.  1779. 


GOD. 

65  c.  m. 

HAIL,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God  in  Persous  Three ; 
Of  Thee  we  make  our  joyful  boast, 
Our  songs  we  make  of  Thee. 

2  Present  alike  in  every  place, 

Thy  Godhead  we  adore  : 
Beyond  the  bounds  of  time  and  space, 
Thou  dwell'st  for  evermore. 

3  In  wisdom  infinite  Thou  art, 

Thine  eye  doth  all  things  see ; 
And  every  thought  of  every  heart 
Is  fully  known  to  Thee. 

4  Whate'er  Thou  wilt,  in  earth  below 

Thou  dost,  in  heaven  above ; 

But  chiefly  we  rejoice  to  know 

The  Almighty  God  is  Love. 

5  Thou  lov'st  whate'er  Thy  hands  have  made ; 

Thy  goodness  we  rehearse, 
In  shining  characters  displayed 
Throughout  our  universe. 


HIS   MAJESTY   AND    GREATNESS.  493 

6  Mercy,  with  love,  and  endless  grace, 

O'er  all  Thy  works  doth  reign  : 
But  mostly  Thou  delight'stto  bless 
Thy  favorite  creature,  man. 

7  Wherefore  let  every  creature  give 

To  Thee  the  praise  designed  ; 
But  chiefly,  Lord,  the  thanks  receive, 
The  hearts  of  all  mankind. 

Charles  Wesley.  1763. 

66  c.  m. 

BLEST  be  our  everlasting  Lord, 
Our  Father,  God,  and  King  ! 
Thy  sovereign  greatness  we  record, 
Thy  glorious  power  we  sing. 

2  By  Thee  the  victory  is  given  : 

The  majesty  divine, 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  earth  and  heaven, 
And  all  therein  are  Thine. 

3  The  kingdom,  Lord,  is  Thine  alone, 

Who  dost  Thy  right  maintain, 
And  high  on  Thine  eternal  throne, 
O'er  men  and  angels  reign. 

4  Riches,  as  seemeth  good  to  Thee, 

Thou  dost,  and  honor  give  ; 
And  kings  their  power  and  dignity 
Out  of  Thy  hand  receive. 

5  Thou  hast  on  us  the  grace  bestowed, 

Thy  greatness  to  proclaim  ; 
And  therefore  now  we  thank  our  God, 
And  praise  Thy  glorious  Name. 

6  Thy  glorious  Name,  Thy  nature's  powers, 

Thou  hast  to  man  made  known  ; 
And  all  the  Deity  is  ours, 
Through  Thy  incarnate  Son. 

Charles  Wesley.  1762.  a. 


494  god. 

67  0.  M. 

THOUSANDS  of  thousands  stand  around 
Thy  tlirone,  O  God  most  high  ; 
Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand  sound 
Thy  praise  :    but  who  am  I  ? 

2  Enlighten  with  faith's  light  my  heart, 

Inflame  it  with  love's  fire  ; 

So  shall  I  sing  and  bear  a  part 

With  that  celestial  choir. 

3  How  great  a  being,  Lord,  is  Thine, 

Which  doth  all  beings  keep  ! 
Thy  knowledge  is  the  only  hue 
To  sound  so  vast  a  deep. 

4  Thou  art  a  Sea  without  a  shore, 

A  Sun  without  a  sphere  ; 
Thy  time  is  now  and  evermore, 
Thy  place  is  everywhere. 

5  How  good  art  Thou,  whose  Goodness  is 

Our  parent,  nurse  and  guide  : 
Whose  streams  do  water  paradise, 
And  all  the  earth  beside ! 

6  Thy  hidden  wonders,  God  of  grace ! 

I  humbly  here  adore  ; 
Show  me  Thy  glory  and  Thy  face, 

That  I  may  praise  Thee  more.  | 

John  Mason.  1683.  a„ 

68  cm. 

GREAT  GOD,  how  infinite  art  Thou! 
How  frail  and  weak  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  Thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 
Ere  earth  or  heaven  was  made  ; 


HIS   MAJESTY   AND    GREATNESS.  495 

Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Nature  and  time  all  open  lie 

To  Thine  immense  survey, 
From  the  formation  of  the  sky, 
To  the  last  awful  day. 

4  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  to  Thy  view. 
To  Thee  there's  nothing  old  appears  ; 
To  Thee  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  Thou ! 

How  frail  and  weak  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  Thee. 

Isaac  Watts.  1707.  a. 

69  c.  m. 

HOLY  and  reverend  is  the  Name 
Of  our  eternal  King. 
Thrice  holy,  Lord  !  the  angels  cry : 
Thrice  holy,  let  us  sing. 

2  Holy  is  He  in  all  His  works, 

And  saints  are  His  delight ; 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Shall  perish  from  His  sight. 

3  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind 

Pay,  O  my  soul,  to  God  ; 
Lift  with  thy  hands  a  holy  heart 
To  His  sublime  abode. 

4  Thou,  righteous  God  !  preserve  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  free  : 
The  pure  in  heart  are  Thy  delight, 
And  they  Thy  face  shall  see. 

John  Needham.  1768.  a. 


496  god. 

70  Psalm  111.  C.  M. 

SONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
To  my  almighty  God  : 
He  hath  my  heart,  and  He  my  tongue, 
To  spread  His  Name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  His  Hand  hath  wrought ! 

How  glorious  in  our  sight ! 
And  men  in  every  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame ! 

How  wise  the  eternal  Mind  ! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  His  first  thoughts  designed. 

4  When  He  redeemed  the  sons  of  men, 

He  fixed  His  covenant  sure  : 
The  orders  that  His  lips  pronounce 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature  and  time  and  earth  and  skies 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim  ; 

What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 

But  learn  to  read  Thy  Name  ? 

6  To  fear  Thy  power,  to  trust  Thy  grace, 

Is  our  divinest  skill ; 
And  he's  the  wisest  of  our  race, 
Who  best  obeys  Thy  will. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

71  Psalm  139.  L.  M. 

LORD, Thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through; 
Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view, 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 
My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

2  Within  Thy  circling  power  I  stand, 
On  every  side  I  find  Thy  hand : 


HIS   WISDOM   AND    OMNISCIENCE.  497 

A  wake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

1  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

3  Could  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove, 
To  quit  Thy  service  and  Thy  love, 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  Thy  presence  shun, 
Or  from  Thy  dreadful  glory  run  ? 

4  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

No  screen  from  Thine  all-searching  eyes  ; 
Thy  hand  can  seize  Thy  foes  as  soon 
Through  midnight  shades,  as  blazing  noon. 

5  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ! 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

72  Psalm  139.  C.  M. 

LORD,  all  I  am  is  known  to  Thee ! 
In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  Thy  presence,  or  to  flee 
The  notice  of  Thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  wTalks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they're  formed  within  ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  O  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high ! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  Thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side. 
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498  god. 

5  So  let  Thy  grace  surround  me  still, 
And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719.  o. 

73  Psalm  103.  S.  M. 

0  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  Hid  Name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Nor  let  His  mercies  lie 

Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 

And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  He  forgives  thy  sins  ; 

'Tis  He  relieves  thy  pain  ; 
'Tis  He  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  gives  thee  strength  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  Love, 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave  ; 
He  that  redeemed  my  soul  from  death 
Hath  boundless  power  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good ; 

He  gives  the  sufferers  rest : 
The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud, 
And  justice  for  the  opprest. 

6  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  known ; 
But  sent  the  world  His  truth  and  grace 
By  His  beloved  Son. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719.  a. 


HIS   GOODNESS.  499 

74  Psalm  103.  S.  M. 

MY  soul,  repeat  His  praise, 
Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide ; 

And,  when  His  wrath  is  felt, 
His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes, 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  His  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

4  His  power  subdues  our  sins  ; 

And  His  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

5  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  morning  flower  ; 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

6  But  Thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

75  Psalm  145.  C.  M. 

SWEET  is  the  memory  of  Thy  grace, 
My  God,  my  heavenly  King  ! 
Let  age  to  age  Thy  righteousness 
In  songs  of  glory  sing. 


500  GOD. 

2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  ne'er  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies ; 
Through  the  whole  earth  His  bounty  shines, 
And  every  want  supplies. 

3  With  longing  eyes,  Thy  creatures  wait 

On  Thee  for  daily  food  ; 
Thy  liberal  Hand  provides  their  meat, 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 

4  How  kind  are  Thy  compassions,  Lord ! 

How  slow  Thine  anger  moves ! 
But  soon  He  sends  His  pardoning  word, 
To  cheer  the  souls  He  loves. 

5  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race, 

Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim ; 
But  saints,  who  taste  Thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  Thy  Name. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

76  c.  m. 

YE  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 
With  songs  of  sacred  praise  ; 
For  He  is  good,  immensely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  His  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  His  guardian  care ; 

In  Him  we  live  and  move : 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  His  Love. 

3  He  gave  His  Son,  His  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms. 
'Tis  here  He  makes  His  goodness  known 
In  its  divinest  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come ; 

'Tis  here  our  hope  relies ; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 


HIS   MERCY  AND   FAITHFULNESS.  501 

5  Thine  eye  beholds  with  kind  regard 

The  souls  that  trust  in  Thee ; 
Their  humble  hope  Thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6  Great  God,  to  Thy  almighty  Love 

What  honors  shall  we  raise? 
Not  all  the  raptured  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

Anne  Steele.  1760. 

77  c.  m. 

THY  ceaseless,  unexhausted  Love, 
Unmerited  and  free, 
Delights  our  evil  to  remove, 
And  help  our  misery. 

2  Thou  waitest  to  be  gracious  still  ; 

Thou  dost  with  sinners  bear ; 
That,  saved,  we  may  Thy  goodness  feel, 
And  all  Thy  grace  declare. 

3  Thy  goodness  and  Thy  truth,  to  me, 

To  every  soul,  abound ; 
A  vast  unfathomable  sea, 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned. 

4  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reach, 

So  plenteous  is  the  store  ; 
Enough  for  all,  enough  for  each, 
Enough  for  evermore. 

5  Faithful,  O  Lord,  Thy  mercies  are, 

A  rock  that  cannot  move  : 
A  thousand  promises  declare 
Thy  constancy  of  love. 

6  Throughout  the  universe  it  reigns, 

Unalterably  sure  ; 
And,  while  the  truth  of  God  remains, 
His  goodness  must  endure. 

Charles  Wesley.  1762. 


502  WORKS   OP  GOD. 

78  8.7. 

GOD  is  Love :  His  mercy  brightens 
All  the  path  in  which  we  rove; 
Bliss  He  wakes,  and  woe  He  lightens : 
God  is  Wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever ; 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move  : 
But  His  mercy  waneth  never ; 
God  is  Wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

3  Even  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 

Will  His  changeless  goodness  prove ; 
From  the  gloom  His  brightness  streameth : 
God  is  Wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above  : 
Everywhere  His  glory  shineth  ; 
God  is  Wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

Sir  John  Bowring.  1823.  a. 


WORKS  OF  GOD— CEEATION. 

79  Psalm  19.  L.  M. 

THE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  The  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  Hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale; 
And  nightly  to  the  listening  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth  : 


CREATION.  503 

4  While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball, 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ; 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, 

"  The  Hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 

Joseph  Addison.  1712. 
§Q  Himmel,  Erde,  Luft,  und  Meer.  7s. 

HEAVEN  and  earth,  and  sea  and  air, 
All  their  Maker's  praise  declare : 
Wake,  my  soul,  awake  and  sing, 
Now  thy  grateful  praises  bring. 

2  See  the  glorious  orb  of  day 
Breaking  through  the  clouds  his  way : 
Moon  and  stars  with  silvery  light 
Praise  Him  through  the  silent  night. 

3  See  how  He  hath  everywhere 
Made  this  earth  so  rich  and  fair ; 
Hill  and  vale  and  fruitful  land, 
All  things  living,  show  His  hand. 

4  See  how  through  the  boundless  sky 
Fresh  and  free  the  birds  do  fly ; 
Fire  and  wind  and  storm  are  still 
Servants  of  His  royal  Will. 

5  See  the  water's  ceaseless  flow, 
Ever  circling  to  and  fro  : 
From  the  sources  to  the  sea, 
Still  it  rolls  in  praise  to  Thee. 


504  WORKS   OF   GOD. 

6  Lord,  great  wonders  workest  Thou ! 
To  Thy  sway  all  creatures  bow  ; 
Write  Thou  deeply  in  my  heart 
What  I  am,  and  what  Thou  art ! 

Joachim  Neander.  1680. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1857.  a. 

81  C.  M.  D. 

THOU  wast,  O  God,  and  Thou  wast  blest 
Before  the  world  begun  ; 
Of  Thine  Eternity  possest 

Before  Time's  glass  did  run. 
Thou  needest  none  Thy  praise  to  sing 

As  if  Thy  joy  could  fade  : 
Couldst  Thou  have  needed  anything, 
Thou  couldst  have  nothing  made. 

2  Great  and  good  God,  it  pleased  Thee 

Thy  Godhead  to  declare ; 
And  what  Thy  goodness  did  decree, 

Thy  greatness  did  prepare. 
Thou  spak'st,  and  heaven  and  earth  appeared, 

And  answered  to  Thy  call ; 
As  if  their  Maker's  voice  they  heard, 

Which  is  the  creature's  all. 

3  To  whom,  Lord,  should  I  sing,  but  Thee, 

The  Maker  of  my  tongue  ? 
Lo !  other  lords  would  seize  on  me, 

But  I  to  Thee  belong. 
As  waters  haste  unto  their  sea, 

And  earth  unto  its  earth, 
So  let  my  soul  return  to  Thee, 

From  Whom  it  had  its  birth. 

4  But  ah  !  I'm  fallen  on  the  night, 

And  cannot  come  to  Thee : 
Yet  speak  the  word,  "  Let  there  be  Light !" 
It  shall  enlighten  me. 


PROVIDENCE.  505 

And  let  Thy  "Word,  most  mighty  Lord, 

Thy  fallen  creature  raise  ; 
O  make  me  o'er  again,  and  I 

Shall  sing  my  Maker's  praise. 

John  Mason.  1G83. 


PROVIDENCE. 
82  C  M. 

GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  wonders  to  perform  : 
He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 
And  works  His  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take : 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace  : 
Behind  a  frowning  Providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour. 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  His  works  in  vain. 
God  is  His  own  interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 

William  Cowper.  1773. 


506  WORKS   OF  GOD. 

83  C.M. 

THY  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea ; 
Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace, 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  Thy  unbounded  grace. 

2  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense 

My  captive  soul  surround  ; 
Mysterious  deeps  of  Providence 
My  wondering  thoughts  confound. 

3  As  through  a  glass,  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  Thy  Love  ; 
How  little  do  I  know  of  Thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above  ! 

4  'Tis  but  in  part  I  know  Thy  will : 

I  bless  Thee  for  the  sight; 
When  will  Thy  Love  the  rest  reveal, 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

5  With  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  Providence  and  Grace, 

And  spend  an  everlasting  day 

In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

John  Fawcett.  1782. 

84  Psalm  23.  S.  M. 

THE  Lord  My  Shepherd  is, 
I  shall  be  well  supplied  : 
Since  He  is  mine,  and  I  am  His, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 


PROVIDENCE.  507 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  His  own  right  way, 
For  His  most  holy  Name. 

4  While  He  affords  His  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear  : 
Though  I  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  The  bounties  of  Thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days  ; 
Nor  from  Thy  house  will  I  remove, 
Nor  cease  to  speak  Thy  praise. 

Isaac  Watts  1719. 

85  Psalm  23.  L.  M.  6  lines, 

THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care  ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye ; 
My  noonday  walks  He  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant  ; 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary  wandering  steps  He  leads, 
Whefe  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile ; 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 

With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crowned^ 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 


508  WORKS   OF   GOD. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still : 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

Joseph  Addison.  1712. 

86  Psalm  34.  C.  M. 

THROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 
In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
'  My  heart  aud  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  His  deliverance  I  will  boast, 

Till  all  that  are  distrest 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3  O  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

With  me  exalt  His  Name  ! 
When  in  distress  on  Him  I  called 
He  to  my  rescue  came. 

4  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just ; 
Deliverance  He  affords  to  all 
Who  on  His  succor  trust. 

5  O  make  but  trial  of  His  love  : 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  His  truth  confide. 

6  Fear  Him,  ye  saints,  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear ; 
Make  you  His  service  your  delight, 
He'll  make  your  wants  His  care. 

Nahum  Tate  and  Nicholas  Brady.  1696.  a. 


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PROVIDENCE.  509 

C.  M 

"O W  are  Thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord ! 
How  sure  is  their  defence  ! 
Eternal  Wisdom  is  their  guide, 
Their  help  Omnipotence. 

2  From  all  my  griefs  and  straits,  0  Lord ! 

Thy  mercy  sets  me  free ; 
While  in  the  confidence  of  prayer 
My  heart  takes  hold  on  Thee. 

3  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  death, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  adore  ; 
And  praise  Thee  for  Thy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

4  My  life,  while  Thou  preserv'st  my  life, 

Thy  sacrifice  shall  be ; 
And  O,  may  death,  when  death  shall  come, 
Unite  my  soul  to  Thee  ! 

Joseph  Addison.  1712.  a. 

88  c.  m. 

MY  God,  my  only  Help  and  Hope, 
My  strong  and  sure  Defence, 
For  all  my  safety  and  my  peace 
I  bless  Thy  Providence. 

2  The  daily  favors  of  my  God 

I  cannot  sing  at  large : 
Yet  let  me  make  this  holy  boast, 
I  am  the  Almighty's  charge. 

3  Lord,  in  the  day  Thou  art  about 

The  paths  wherein  I  tread ; 
And  in  the  night,  when  I  lie  down, 
Thou  art  about  my  bed. 

4  Naked  I  came  into  the  world, 

And  nothing  with  me  brought; 

And  nothing  have  I  here  deserved, 

Yet  have  I  lacked  for  naught. 


510  WORKS   OF   GOD. 

5  I  do  not  bless  my  laboring  hand, 
My  laboring  head,  or  chance ; 
Thy  Providence,  most  gracious  God, 

Is  mine  inheritance.  j0hn  Mason.  1683. 

89  c.  m. 

LORD,  what  is  man,  that  child  of  pride, 
That  boasts  his  high  degree  ? 
If  one  poor  moment  he  be  left, 
He  sinks,  and  where  is  he  ? 

2  In  Thee  I  live,  and  move,  and  am  ; 

Thou  deal'st  me  out  my  days ; 
As  Thou  renew'st  my  being,  Lord, 
Let  me  renew  Thy  praise. 

3  From  Thee  I  am,  through  Thee  I  am, 

And  for  Thee  I  must  be ; 

'Tis  better  for  me  not  to  live, 

Than  not  to  live  to  Thee. 

4  My  God,  Thou  art  my  glorious  Sun, 

By  whose  bright  beams  I  shine : 
As  Thou,  Lord,  ever  art  with  me, 
Let  me  be  ever  Thine. 

5  Thou  art  my  living  Fountain,  Lord, 

Whose  streams  on  me  do  flow ; 
Myself  I  render  unto  Thee, 
To  Whom  myself  I  owe. 

6  As  Thou,  Lord,  an  immortal  soul 

Hast  breathed  into  me ; 
So  let  my  soul  be  breathing  forth 
Immortal  thanks  to  Thee. 

John  Mason.  1683. 

90  c.  m. 

SHLN"E  on  our  souls,  eternal  God  ! 
With  rays  of  beauty  shine  ; 
O  let  Thy  favor  crown  our  days, 
And  all  their  round  be  Thine. 


PROVIDENCE.  511 

2  Did  we  not  raise  our  hands  to  Thee, 

Our  hands  might  toil  in  vain  : 
Small  joy  success  itself  could  give, 
If  Thou  Thy  Love  restrain. 

3  With  Thee  let  every  week  begin, 

With  Thee  each  day  be  spent, 
For  Thee  each  fleeting  hour  improved, 
Since  each  by  Thee  is  lent. 

4  Thus  cheer  us  through  this  toilsome  road, 

Till  all  our  labors  cease  ; 
And  heaven  refresh  our  weary  souls 
With  everlasting  peace. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755.  a. 

91  C.  M. 

OGOD  of  Jacob,  by  Whose  hand 
Thy  people  still  are  fed  ; 
Who,  through  this  weary  pilgrimage, 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led  ! 

2  To  Thee  our  humble  vows  we  raise, 

To  Thee  address  our  prayer ; 
And  in  Thy  kind  and  faithful  breast 
Deposit  all  our  care. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide  ; 
Give  us  by  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4  O  spread  Thy  covering  wings  around, 

Till  all  out  wanderings  cease  ; 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

5  To  Thee,  as  to  our  covenant  God, 

We'll  our  whole  selves  resign  ; 
And  thankful  own,  that  all  we  are, 
And  all  we  have,  is  Thine. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755.  a. 


512  WORKS   OF   GOD. 

92  C.  M. 

AND  art  Thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord, 
To  dissipate  our  fear  ? 
Dost  Thou  proclaim  Thyself  our  God, 
Our  God  for  ever  near? 

2  Doth  Thy  right  hand,  which  formed  the  earth, 

And  bears  up  all  the  skies, 
Stretch  from  on  high  its  friendly  aid, 
When  dangers  round  us  rise  ? 

3  And  wilt  Thou  lead  our  weary  souls 

To  that  delightful  scene, 
Where  rivers  of  salvation  flow 
Through  pastures  ever  green  ? 

4  On  Thy  support  our  souls  shall  lean, 

And  banish  every  care  ; 
The  gloomy  vale  of  death  shall  smile, 
If  God  be  with  us  there. 

5  While  we  His  gracious  succor  prove, 

'Midst  all  our  various  ways, 
The  darkest  shades  through  which  we  pass 
Shall  echo  with  His  praise. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755. 


ANGELS. 
93  Tibi>  Christe,  Splendor  Patris.  8.7.7.7. 

JESUS,  Brightness  of  the  Father, 
Life  and  Strength  of  all  who  live  ! 
In  the  presence  of  the  angels 

Glory  to  Thy  Name  we  give : 
And  Thy  wondrous  praise  rehearse, 
Singing  in  harmonious  verse. 

2  Blessed  Lord,  by  their  protection, 
Shelter  us  from  harm  this  day ; 


REDEMPTION.  513 

Keep  us  pure  in  flesh  and  spirit ; 

Save  us  from  the  enemy : 
And  vouchsafe  us,  by  Thy  grace, 
In  Thy  paradise  a  place. 

Rahanus  Maurus.  d.  856. 

Tr.  Edward  Caswall.   1848.  a. 

94  ios. 

STARS  of  the  morning,  so  gloriously  bright, 
Filled  with  celestial  resplendence  and  light, 
These  that,  where  night  never  followeth  day, 
Raise  the  "  Thrice  holy,  Lord !  "  ever  and  aye  : 

2  These  are  Thy  counsellors ;  these  dost  Thou  own, 
Lord  God  of  Sabaoth !  nearest  Thy  throne. 
These  are  Thy  ministers ;  these  dost  Thou  send, 
Help  of  the  helpless  ones  !  man  to  defend. 

3  Still  let  them  succor  us ;  still  let  them  fight, 
Lord  of  angelic  hosts  !  battling  for  right : 
Till,  where  their  anthems  they  ceaselessly  pour, 
We  with  the  angels  may  bow  and  adore. 

Joseph  the  Hi/mnographer.  ab.  850. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Neale.  1S62.  a. 


REDEMPTION. 

95  c.  m. 

HOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
Unconscious  of  its  load ! 
The  heart  unchanged  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine 

The  stubborn  will  subdue ! 
'Tis  Thine,  Almighty  Saviour,  Thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

3  'Tis  Thine  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upwards  bid  them  rise  ; 

And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 

From  reason's  darkened  eyes. 

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514  WORKS    OF    GOD. 

4  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live, 
A  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  ray 
'Tis  Thine  alone  to  give. 

5  O  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours, 

And  give  them  life  divine  ! 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  Thine. 

Anne  Steele.  1780. 
96  S.M.D. 

0  WHERE  shall  rest  be  found, 
Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean's  depths  to  sound, 

Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 
The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh ; 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

2  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  Life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years  ; 

And  all  that  Life  is  love. 
There  is  a  death  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath ; 
O  what  eternal  horrors  hang 

Around  the  second  death ! 

3  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  Death  to  shun, 
Lest  we  be  banished  from  Thy  face, 

And  evermore  undone ! 
Here  would  we  end  our  quest : 

Alone  are  found  in  Thee 
The  Life  of  perfect  love, — the  Rest 

Of  immortality. 

James  Montgomery.  1819. 


REDEMPTION.  515 

97  L-  M. 

IN  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 
The  path  to  happiness  and  God  ; 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewildered  in  a  doubtful  road. 

2  Jesus,  Thy  words  alone  impart 

Eternal  life ;  on  these  I  live  ; 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart, 
Than  all  the  powers  of  nature  give. 

3  Here  let  my  constant  feet  abide  ; 

Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  Way : 
Let  Thy  good  Spirit  be  my  Guide 
To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  The  various  forms  that  men  devise, 

To  shake  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I  scorn  as  vanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  Thy  Gospel  to  my  heart. 

From  Anne  Steele.  1760. 

98  cm. 

IN  vain  we  seek  for  peace  with  God 
By  methods  of  our  own  : 
Jesus,  there's  nothing  but  Thy  blood 
Can  bring  us  near  the  throne. 

2  'Tis  Thy  atoning  Sacrifice 

Hath  answered  all  demands  ; 
And  peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies 
Are  blessings  from  Thy  hands. 

3  'Tis  by  Thy  death  we  live,  O  Lord  ; 

'Tis  on  Thy  Cross  we  rest : 
For  ever  be  Thy  Love  adored, 
Thy  Name  for  ever  blest. 

Isaac  Watts.  1721. 


516  WORKS    OF    GOD. 

99  c.  m. 

LORD,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults, 
How  great  our  guilt  has  been  : 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  O  my  soul,  for  ever  praise, 

For  ever  love  His  Name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame. 

3  "lis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done  ; 
But  we  are  saved  by  sovereign  grace 
Abounding  through  His  Son. 

4  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin ; 
'Tis  by  the  Water  and  the  Blood 
Our  souls  are  washed  from  sin. 

5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  His  Death 

Who  hung  upon  the  Tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  creatures  such  as  we. 

6  Raised  from  the  dead,  we  live  anew  ; 

And  justified  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 

Isaac  Watts.  1709. 

100  Psalm  136.  L.  M. 

GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise  ! 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  His  ways. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong  : 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown, 


REDEMPTION.  517 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

3  He  sent  His  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt  and  darkness  and  the  grave. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong: 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  Through  this  vain  world  He  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  His  heavenly  seat. 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

101  C.  M. 

FATHER,  how  wide  Thy  glory  shines  ! 
How  high  Thy  wonders  rise  ! 
Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  signs, 
By  thousands  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  Thy  power, 

Their  motions  speak  Thy  skill ; 
And  on  the  wings  of  every  hour 
We  read  Thy  patience  still. 

3  But  when  we  view  Thy  strange  design 

To  save  rebellious  worms, 
Where  justice  and  compassion  join 
In  their  divinest  forms ; 

4  Our  thoughts  are  lost  in  reverent  awe : 

We  love  and  we  adore ; 
The  first  archangel  never  saw 
So  much  of  God  before. 

5  When  sinners  break  the  Father's  laws, 

The  dying  Son  atones ; 
O,  the  dear  mysteries  of  His  cross ! 
The  triumph  of  His  groans  ! 

Isaac  Watts.  1705. 


518  WORKS    OF   GOD. 

102  S.M. 

GRACE !  'tis  a  charming  sound, 
Harmonious  to  the  ear  ! 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  Grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  taught  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  davs  : 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755.  a. 

103  c  m. 

THAT  I  had  an  angel's  tongue, 
That  I  might  loudly  sing 
Tne  wonders  of  Redeeming  Love, 
To  Thee,  my  God  and  King! 

2  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord 
Their  thankful  voices  raise  : 

Can  we  be  dumb  while  angels  sing 
Our  great  Redeemer's  praise? 

3  O  sing  aloud  in  boundless  grace, 
Which  thus  hath  set  thee  free ; 

Extol  with  songs,  my  saved  soul, 
Thy  Saviour's  Love  to  thee. 

4  Give  endless  thanks  to  God,  and  say, 
What  Love  was  this  in  Thee, 


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REDEMPTION.  519 

That  Thou  hast  not  withheld  Thy  Son, 
Thine  only  Son,  from  me ! 

Thy  deep  and  glorious  counsels,  Lord, 

With  trembling  I  adore  : 
Blessed,  thrice  blessed  be  my  God, 

Blessed  for  evermore. 

John  Mason.  1683.  a. 

104  c.  m. 

'HAT  are  the  heavens,  O  God  of  heaven? 
Thou  art  more  bright,  more  high  : 
What  the  bright  stars,  and  brighter  saints, 
To  Thy  bright  majesty  ? 

2  Thou'rt  far  above  the  songs  of  heaven, 

Sung  by  the  holy  ones  ; 
And  dost  Thou  stoop  and  bow  Thine  ear 
To  a  pooj*  sinner's  groans  ? 

3  My  precious  Saviour's  guiltless  Blood 

First  washed  away  my  sin, 
And  Thine  Eternal  Spirit  was 
My  Advocate  within. 

4  It  could  not  be  that  Thou  should'st  hear 

A  mortal,  sinful  worm  ; 
But  that  my  prayers  presented  are 
In  a  most  glorious  form. 

5  Thou  heard 'st  my  prayer  for  Jesus'  sake, 

Whom  Thou  dost  hear  always: 
Lord,  hear  through  that  prevailing  Name 
My  voice  of  joy  and  praise. 

John  Mason.  1683.  a. 

105  c  m. 

ALL  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt, 
My  death,  was  all  my  own  ; 
All  that  I  am,  I  owe  to  Thee, 
My  gracious  God,  alone. 


520  WOKKS   OF   GOD. 

2  The  evil  of  my  former  state 

Was  mine,  and  only  mine  ; 
The  good  in  which  I  now  rejoice 
Is  Thine,  and  only  Thine. 

3  The  darkness  of  my  former  state, 

The  bondage,  all  was  mine ; 
The  light  of  life  in  which  I  walk, 
The  liberty,  is  Thine. 

4  Thy  grace  first  made  me  feel  my  sin, 

It  taught  me  to  believe  ; 
Then  in  believing,  peace  I  found, 
And  now  I  live,  I  live. 

5  All  that  I  am,  even  here  on  earth, 

All  that  I  hope  to  be 
When  Jesus  comes  and  glory  dawns, 
I  owe  it,  Lord,  to  Thee. 

Horatius  Bonar.  1853. 

106  C.  M.  D. 

HEAKD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
Come  unto  me  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  My  breast. 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad  ; 
I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place, 
And  He  hath  made  me  glad. 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water,  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live. 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream  ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  Him. 


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REDEMPTION.  521 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

I  am  this  dark  world's  Light ; 
Look  unto  Me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright. 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him,  my  Star,  my  Sun; 
And  in  that  Light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

Till  traveling  days  are  done. 

Horatius  Bonar.  1850. 


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107  S.  M.  D. 

WAS  a  wandering  sheep, 
I  did  not  love  the  fold  ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  would  not  be  controlled. 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home  ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2  The  Shepherd  sought  His  sheep, 
The  Father  sought  His  child  ; 

They  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 

O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild ; 
They  found  me  nigh  to  death, 

Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone ; 
They  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 

They  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 
'Twas  He  that  loved  my  soul, 

'Twas  He  that  washed  me  in  His  Blood, 
'Twas  He  that  made  me  whole. 

'Twas  He  that  sought  the  lost, 
That  found  the  wandering  sheep ; 

'Twas  He  that  brought  me  to  the  fold, 
'Tis  He  that  still  doth  keep. 


522  WORKS   OF   GOD. 

4  I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  would  not  be  controlled  ; 
But  now  I  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  the  fold  ! 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  once  preferred  to  roam  ; 
But  now  I  love  ray  Father's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  His  home. 

Horatius  Bonar.  1845. 

108  8.7.  D. 

LORD,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Thee 
For  the  bliss  Thy  love  bestows, 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows. 
Help,  O  God,  my  weak  endeavor ; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise  : 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 
Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray  ; 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 

From  the  paths  of  death  away. 
Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling, 

Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 
And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 

Bade  the  Blood-stained  Cross  appear. 

3  Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Vainly  would  my  Jips  express  : 
Low  before  Thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  Thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless. 
Let  Thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise : 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

Francis  Scott  Key.  1824« 


ADVENT.  523 

109  Christi  Blut  und  Gereehtigkeit.  L.  M. 

LORD,  I  believe  were  sinners  more 
Than  sands  upon  the  ocean  shore, 
For  all  Thou  hast  the  ransom  given, 
Purchased  for  all,  peace,  life,  and  heaven. 

2  Lord,  I  believe  the  price  is  paid 

For  every  soul,  the  Atonement  made  ; 
And  every  soul  Thy  grace  may  prove, 
Loved  with  an  everlasting  Love. 

3  Jesus,  be  endless  praise  to  Thee, 
Whose  boundless  mercy  hath  for  me, 
For  me,  and  all  Thine  hands  have  made, 
An  everlasting  ransom  paid. 

4  Ah,  give  to  all  Thy  servants,  Lord, 

With  power  to  speak  Thy  quickening  Word, 
That  sinners  to  Thy  wounds  may  flee, 
And  find  eternal  life  in  Thee. 

5  Thou  God  of  power,  Thou  God  of  love, 
Let  the  whole  world  Thy  mercy  prove  : 
Now  let  Thy  Word  o'er  all  prevail ; 
Now  take  the  spoils  of  death  and  hell. 

Niholaus  Ludwig,  Count  Zinzenclorf.  1739. 
Tr.  John  Wesley.  1740 ? 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR— ADVENT. 

1X0  Instantis  Adventum  Dei.  S.  M. 

THE  Advent  of  our  God 
Our  prayers  must  now  employ, 
And  we  must  meet  Him  on  His  road 
With  hymns  of  holy  joy. 

2  The  everlasting  Son 

Incarnate  deigns  to  be : 
Himself  a  servant's  form  puts  on, 
To  set  His  people  free. 


0 


524  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

3  Daughter  of  Zion,  rise 

And  greet  thy  lowly  King, 

And  do  not  wickedly  despise 

The  mercies  He  will  bring. 

4  As  judge,  in  clouds  of  light, 

He  will  come  down  again, 
And  all  His  scattered  saints  unite 
With  Him  in  Heaven  to  reign. 

5  Before  that  dreadful  day 

May  all  our  sins  be  gone  ; 

May  the  old  man  be  put  away, 

And  the  new  man  put  on  ! 

Charl.es  Coffin.  1736. 

Tr.  John  Chandler.  1837. 

XXI  Jordanis  oras  prcevia.  L.  M. 

|N  Jordan's  banks  the  Herald's  cry 
Announces  that  the  Lord  is  nigh : 
Come  then  and  hearken,  for  he  brings 
Glad  tidings  from  the  King  of  kings. 
Then  cleansed  be  every  breast  from  sin, 
Make  straight  the  way  for  God  within, 
And  let  us  all  our  hearts  prepare 
For  Christ  to  come  and  enter  there. 
For  Thou  art  our  Salvation,  Lord, 
Our  Refuge  and  our  great  Reward. 
Without  Thy  grace  our  life  must  fade, 
And  wither  like  a  flower  decayed. 
Stretch  forth  Thy  hand,  to  health  restore, 
And  make  us  rise,  to  fall  no  more: 
Once  more  upon  Thy  people  shine, 
And  fill  the  world  wdth  love  divine. 
To  Him  who  left  the  throne  of  heaven 
To  save  mankind,  all  praise  be  given, 
Like  praise  be  to  the  Father  done, 
And  Holy  Spirit  Three  in  One. 

Charles  Coffin.  1736. 
Tr.  John  Chandler.  1837. 


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ADVENT.  525 

XX^  Veni,  veniy  Emmanuel.  L.  M. 

COME,  O  come,  Emmanuel, 
And  ransom  captive  Israel, 
That  mourns  in  lonely  exile  here 
Until  the  Son  of  God  appear. 

[Rejoice !  rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  Thee,  O  Israel !] 
O  come,  Thou  Rod  of  Jesse,  free 
Thine  own  from  Satan's  tyranny ; 
From  depths  of  hell  Thy  people  save 
And  give  them  victory  o'er  the  grave. 
[Rejoice !  rejoice !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  Thee,  O  Israel!] 
O  come,  Thou  Day-Spring,  come  and  cheer 
Our  spirits  by  Thine  Advent  here  : 
And  drive  away  the  shades  of  night, 
And  pierce  the  clouds  and  bring  us  light ! 
[Rejoice!  rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  Thee,  O  Israel !] 
O  come,  Thou  Key  of  David,  come, 
And  open  wide  our  heavenly  home': 
Make  safe  the  way  that  leads  on  high, 
And  close  the  path  to  misery. 

[Rejoice!  rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel !] 

Latin  Antiphon  12th  cent. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Neale.  1851. 

XX3  En  clara  vox  redarguit.  8.7. 

"ARK!  an  awful  voice  is  sounding: 
Christ  is  nigh !"  it  seems  to  say ; 
"  Cast  away  the  dreams  of  darkness, 

O  ye  children  of  the  day  !" 
Startled  at  the  solemn  warning, 

Let  the  earth-bound  soul  arise ; 

Christ,  her  Sun,  all  sloth  dispelling, 

Shines  upon  th£  morning  skies. 


H 


526  THE    CHURCH    YEAR. 

3  Lo,  the  Lamb,  so  long  expected, 

Comes  with  pardon  down  from  heaven. 
Let  us  haste,  Avith  tears  of  sorrow, 
One  and  all  to  be  forgiven. 

4  So,  when  next  He  comes  with  glory, 

Wrapping  all  the  earth  in  fear, 
With  His  mercy  He  may  shield  us, 
And  with  words  of  love  draw  near. 

Tr.  Edward  Caswall.  1849.  a. 


1X4:  Wie  S°M  wh  Dieh  empfangen.  7.6.  D. 

OHOW  shall  I  receive  Thee, 
How  greet  Thee,  Lord,  aright  ? 
All  nations  long  to  see  Thee, 
My  Hope,  my  heart's  delight ! 

0  kindle,  Lord  most  holy, 
Thy  lamp  within  my  breast, 

To  do  in  spirit  lowly 

All  that  may  please  Thee  best. 

2  Thy  Zion  palms  is  strewing, 

And  branches  fresh  and  fair  ; 
My  heart,  its  powers  renewing, 

An  anthem  shall  prepare. 
My  soul  puts  off  her  sadness 

Thy  glories  to  proclaim ; 
With  all  her  strength  and  gladness 

She  fain  would  serve  Thy  Name. 

3  I  lay  in  fetters  groaning, 

Thou  comest  to  set  me  tree ! 

1  stood,  my  shame  bemoaning, 
Thou  comest  to  honor  me! 

A  glory  Thou  dost  give  me, 

A  treasure  safe  on  high, 
That  will  not  fail  nor  leave  me 

As  earthly  riches  fly. 


ADVENT.  527 

4  Love  caused  Thy  Incarnation, 

Love  brought  Thee  down  to  me. 
Thy  thirst  for  my  salvation 

Procured  my  liberty. 
O  Love  beyond  all  telling, 

That  led  Thee  to  embrace, 
In  love  all  love  excelling, 

Our  lost  and  fallen  race ! 

5  Rejoice  then,  ye  sad-hearted, 

Who  sit  in  deepest  gloom, 
Who  mourn  o'er  joys  departed, 

And  tremble  at  your  doom  : 
He  Who  alone  can  cheer  you 

Is  standing  at  the  door ; 
He  brings  His  pity  near  you, 

And  bids  you  weep  no  more. 

Paul  Gerhardt.  1653. 

Tr.  Arthur  Tozer  Russell.  1851. 

Alt.  in  Mercer.  1859. 

XXo  Auf,  auf,  ihr  Meichsgenossen.  C.  M. 

ARISE,  the  kingdom  is  at  hand, 
The  King  is  drawing  nigh  ; 
Arise  with  joy,  thou  faithful  band, 
To  meet  the  Lord  most  high  ! 

2  Look  up,  ye  souls  weighed  down  with  care, 

The  Sovereign  is  not  far  ; 
Look  up,  faint  hearts,  from  your  despair, 
Behold  the  Morning  Star ! 

3  Look  up,  ye  drooping  hearts,  to-day ! 

The  King  is  very  near  : 
O  cast  your  griefs  and  fears  away, 
For  lo,  your  Help  is  here  ! 

4  Hope,  O  ye  broken  hearts,  at  last ! 

The  King  comes  on  in  might ; 
He  loved  us  in  the  ages  past, 
When  we  lay  wrapt  in  night. 


528  THE    CHUKCH   YEAR. 

5  Now  fear  and  wrath  to  joy  give  place, 

Now  are  our  sorrows  o'er, 
Since  God  hath  made  us  in  His  grace 
His  children  evermore. 

6  O  rich  the  gifts  Thou  bringest  us, 

Thyself  made  poor  and  weak  ; 
O  Love  beyond  compare  that  thus 
Can  foes  and  sinners  seek  ! 

7  For  this  we  raise  a  gladsome  voice 

On  high  to  Thee  alone, 
And  evermore  with  thanks  rejoice 
Before  Thy  glorious  throne. 

JohannRist.  1651. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858. 

1X6  Ermuniert  euch,  ihr  Frommen.  7.6.  D. 

REJOICE,  all  ye  believers, 
And  let  your  lights  appear ! 
The  evening  is  advancing, 

And  darker  night  is  near. 
The  Bridegroom  is  arising, 

And  soon  he  draweth  nigh. 
Up !  pray,  and  watch,  and  wrestle — 
At  midnight  comes  the  cry  ! 

2  The  watchers  on  the  mountain 

Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near  ; 
Go  meet  Him  as  He  cometh, 

With  hallelujahs  clear. 
The  marriage-feast  is  waiting, 

The  gates  wide  open  stand  ; 
Up,  up,  ye  heirs  of  glory ; 

The  Bridegroom  is  at  hand  ! 

3  Ye  saints,  who  here  in  patience 

f.Your  cross  and  sufferings  bore, 


ADVENT.  529 


Shall  live  and  reign  for  ever, 
When  sorrow  is  no  more. 

Around  the  throne  of  glory 
The  Lamb  ye  shall  behold, 

In  triumph  cast  before  Him 
Your  diadems  of  gold  ! 

Our  Hope  and  Expectation, 

O  Jesus,  now  appear  ; 
Arise,  Thou  Sun  so  longed  for, 

O'er  this  benighted  sphere ! 
With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted, 

We  plead,  O  Lord,  to  see 
The  day  of  earth's  redemption, 

That  brings  us  unto  Thee  ! 


Laurentius  Laurenti.  1700. 
Tr.  Jane  Borthvrick,  1853. 


117  Macht  hoch  die  Thiir.  8.6.6. 

LIFT  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates ! 
Behold  the  King  of  glory  waits ; 
The  King  of  kings  is  drawing  near, 
The  Saviour  of  the  world  is  here ; 
Life  and  salvation  He  doth  bring, 
Wherefore  rejoice,  and  gladly  sing: 
We  praise  Thee,  Father,  now, 
Creator,  wise  art  Thou  ! 

2  The  Lord  is  just,  a  Helper  tried, 
Mercy  is  ever  at  His  side ; 
His  kingly  crown  is  holiness, 
His  sceptre,  pity  in  distress, 
The  end  of  all  our  woe  He  brings ; 
Wherefore  the  earth  is  glad  and  sings : 
We  praise  Thee,  Saviour,  now, 
Mighty  in  deed  art  Thou  ! 

84 


530  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

3  O  blest  the  land,  the  city  blest, 
Where  Christ  the  Kuler  is  confest ! 
O  happy  hearts  and  happy  homes 

To  whom  this  King  in  triumph  comes  I 
The  cloudless  Sun  of  joy  He  is, 
Who  bringeth  pure  delight  and  bliss : 
O  Comforter  Divine, 
What  boundless  grace  is  Thine  ! 

4  Fling  wide  the  portals  of  your  heart ; 
Make  it  a  temple,  set  apart 

From  earthly  use  for  heaven's  employ, 
Adorned  with  prayer,  and  love,  and  joy; 
So  shall  your  Sovereign  enter  in, 
And  new  and  nobler  life  begin : 
To  Thee,  O  God,  be  praise, 
For  word  and  deed  and  grace  I 

5  Redeemer,  come  !  I  open  wide 

My  heart  to  Thee ;  here,  Lord,  abide  I 
Let  me  Thy  inner  presence  know, 
Thy  grace  and  love  on  me  bestow ; 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  guide  us  on, 
Until  our  glorious  goal  be  won  I 

Eternal  praise  and  fame 

We  offer  to  Thy  Name. 

Georg  Weissel.  T633. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1855.  a. 

X1S  Nun  kornm,  der  Heiden  Heiland.  7s. 

COME,  Thou  Saviour  of  our  race, 
Choicest  Gift  of  heavenly  grace  I 
O  Thou  blessed  Virgin's  Son, 
Be  Thy  race  on  earth  begun. 

2  Not  of  mortal  blood  or  birth, 
He  descends  from  heaven  to  earth : 
By  the  Holy  Ghost  conceived, 
Truly  man  to  be  believed. 


ADVENT.  531 

3  Wondrous  birth  !  O  wondrous  Child  ! 
Of  the  Virgiu,  undefiled  ! 

Though  by  all  the  world  disowned, 
Still  to  be  in  heaven  enthroned. 

4  From  the  Father  forth  He  came, 
And  returneth  to  the  same  ; 
Captive  leading  death  and  hell, — 
High  the  song  of  triumph  swell. 

5  Equal  to  the  Father  now, 

Though  to  dust  Thou  once  didst  bow ; 
Boundless  shall  Thy  kingdom  be  ; 
When  shall  we  its  glories  see  ? 

6  Brightly  doth  Thy  manger  shine ! 
Glorious  is  its  light  divine : 

Let  not  sin  o'ercloud  this  light, 
Ever  be  our  faith  thus  bright. 

Ambrose,  d.  397.   Luther.  1524. 
Tr.  William  Id.  Reynolds.  1850. 

119  Trostet,  trbstet  Meine  Lieben.  8.7.7.7.8.8. 

COMFOKT,  comfort  ye  my  people, 
Speak  ye  peace,  thus  saith  our  God  ; 
Comfort  those  who  sit  in  darkness, 

Mourning  'neath  their  sorrows'  load  ; 
Speak  ye  to  Jerusalem 
Of  the  peace  that  waits  for  them ; 
Tell  her  that  her  sins  I  cover, 
And  her  warfare  now  is  over. 

2  For  the  Herald's  voice  is  crying 

In  the  desert  far  and  near, 
Bidding  all  men  to  repentance, 

Since  the  kingdom  now  is  here. 
O,  that  warning  cry  obey! 
2sTow  prepare  for  God  a  way ! 
Let  the  valleys  rise  to  meet  Him, 
And  the  hills  bow  down  to  greet  Him. 


532  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

3  Make  ye  straight  what  long  was  crooked, 
Make  the  rougher  places  plain  : 
Let  your  hearts  be  true  and  humble, 

As  befits  His  holy  reign  ; 
For  the  glory  of  the  Lord 
Now  o'er  earth  is  shed  abroad, 
And  all  flesh  shall  see  the  token 
That  His  Word  is  never  broken. 

Johann  Olearius  (Oelschlaeger).  1671. 
Tr.  Catherine  Wink  worth.  1862. 

X20  OffU  sey  Dank  durch  alle  Welt.  7s. 

LET  the  earth  now  praise  the  Lord, 
Who  hath  truly  kept  His  word, 
And  the  sinner's  Help  and  Friend 
Now  at  last  to  us  doth  send. 

2  What  the  fathers  most  desired, 
What  the  prophets'  heart  inspired, 
What  they  longed  for  many  a  year, 
Stands  fulfilled  in  glory  here. 

3  Abram's  promised  great  reward, 
Zion's  Helper,  Jacob's  Lord, 
Him  of  twofold  race  behold, 
Truly  come,  as  long  foretold. 

4  Welcome,  O  my  Saviour,  now ! 
Hail !  my  Portion,  Lord,  art  Thou ! 
Here  too  in  my  heart,  I  pray, — 

0  prepare  Thyself  a  way. 

5  And  when  Thou  dost  come  again, 
As  a  glorious  King  to  reign, 

1  with  joy  may  see  Thy  face, 
Freely  ransomed  by  Thy  grace. 

Heinrich  Held,  d.  1659. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1862. 


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ADVENT.  533 

121  Oottes  Sohn  ist  kommen.  Trochaic.  6s. 

kNCE  He  came  in  blessing, 
All  our  ills  redressing, 
Came  in  likeness  lowly, 
Son  of  God  most  holy ; 
Bore  the  Cross  to  save  us, 
Hope  and  freedom  gave  us. 

Still  He  comes  within  us, 
Still  His  voice  would  w7in  us 
From  the  sins  that  hurt  us; 
Would  to  Truth  convert  us 
From  our  foolish  errors, 
Ere  He  comes  in  terrors. 

Thus  if  thou  hast  known  Him, 
Not  ashamed  to  own  Him, 
Nor  dost  love  Him  coldly, 
But  will  trust  Him  boldly, 
He  will  now  receive  thee, 
Heal  thee,  and  forgive  thee. 

He  who  well  endureth, 
Bright  reward  secureth ; 
Come  then,  O  Lord  Jesus, 
From  our  sins  release  us ; 
Let  us  here  confess  Thee, 
Till  in  heaven  we  bless  Thee. 

Johann  Horn.  1544. 

Ti\  Catherine  Winkworth.  1862.  a. 


122  Psalm  72.  7.6.  D. 

AIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 


H 


534  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free  ; 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes  with  succor  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing ; 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  His  sight. 

3  He  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth  ; 
And  love,  joy,  hope,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth. 
Before  Him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  For  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  Name  shall  stand  for  ever ; 

That  Name  to  us  is  Love. 

James  Montgomery.  1821. 

123  c.  m. 

"ARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, 
The  Saviour  promised  long ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 


H 


ADVENT.  535 

2  On  Him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 
Exerts  His  sacred  fire  ; 

Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  prisoners  to  release, 
In  Satan's  bondage  held : 

The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes  from  thickest  films  of  vice 
To  clear  the  mental  ray, 

And  on  the  eyeballs  of  the  blind 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 
The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 

And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 

And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  Name. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1735. 

124  c.  m. 

VERY  God  of  very  God, 
And  very  Light  of  Light, 
Whose  feet  this  earth's  dark  valley  trod, 
That  so  it  might  be  bright  : 

2  Our  hopes  are  weak,  our  foes  are  strong, 
Thick  darkness  blinds  our  eyes ; 

Cold  is  the  night,  and  O,  we  long 
That  Thou,  our  Sun,  wouldst  rise! 

3  And  even  now,  though  dull  and  gray, 
The  east  is  brightening  fast, 

And  kindling  to  the  perfect  Day 
That  never  shall  be  past. 


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536  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

4  O  guide  us  till  our  path  be  done, 

And  we  have  reached  the  shore 
Where  Thou,  our  everlasting  Sun, 
Art  shining  evermore ! 

5  We  wait  in  faith,  and  turn  our  face 

To  where  the  daylight  springs, 
Till  Thou  shalt  come  our  gloom  to  chase, 
With  healing  on  Thy  wings. 

John  Mason  Neale.  1846. 

125  8.7. 

LIGHT  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 
Borders  on  the  shades  of  death, 
Come,  and  by  Thy  Love's  revealing, 
Dissipate  the  clouds  beneath. 

2  Thou,  new  heaven  and  earth's  Creator, 

In  our  deepest  darkness  rise  ; 

Scattering  all  the  night  of  nature, 

Pouring  daylight  on  our  eyes. 

3  Still  we  wait  for  Thine  appearing ; 

Life  and  joy  Thy  beams  impart, 
Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  cheering 
Every  poor,  benighted  heart. 

4  Come,  and  manifest  the  favor 

God  hath  for  our  ransomed  race ; 
Come,  Thou  mighty  Prince  aud  Saviour, 
Come,  and  bring  the  Gospel  grace. 

5  By  Thine  all-restoring  merit, 

Every  burdened  soul  release ; 
Every  weary,  wandering  spirit 
Guide  into  Thy  perfect  peace. 

Charles  Wesley.  1746.  a. 


CHRISTMAS.  537 

126  8.7.  D. 

COME,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  Thy  people  free ; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us, 

Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee. 
Israel's  Strength  and  Consolation, 
Hope  of  all  the  earth  Thou  art ; 
Dear  Desire  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  longing  heart. 

2  Born  Thy  people  to  deliver ; 

Born  a  Child,  and  yet  a  King ; 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 

Now  Thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 
By  Thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone  ; 
By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Raise  us  to  Thy  glorious  throne. 

Charles  Wesley.  1744. 


CHRISTMAS. 

8.7. 
ARK  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo !  the  angelic  host  rejoices  ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 


H 


2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy  : 
"  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

3  "  Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found ; 
Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven ; 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 


538  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

4  "  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed ; 

Heaven  and  earth,  His  praises  sing ! 
O  receive  Whom  God  appointed 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

5  "  Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him  ; 

Learn  His  Name,  and  taste  His  joy ; 
Till  in  Heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high !  " 

6  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth ; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  His  glory, 
Till  it  cover  ail  the  earth. 

John  Cawood.  1814.  a. 

128  7s. 

HARK  !  the  herald-angels  sing, 
"  Glory  to  the  new-born  King; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled  ! " 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies ; 
Universal  Nature,  say, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  born  to-day  ! 

3  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord  : 
Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 
Offspring  of  a  virgin's  womb ! 

4  Veiled  in  flesh,  the  Godhead  see, 
Hail  the  incarnate  Deity  ! 
Pleased  as  Man  with  men  to  appear, 
Jesus,  our  Immanuel,  here  ! 

5  Hail,  the  heavenly  Prince  of  Peace, 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings. 


CHRISTMAS.  539 

6  Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die ; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth  ; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

7  Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come, 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  home ; 
O,  to  all  Thyself  impart, 
Formed  in  each  believing  heart ! 

Charles  Wesley.  1739.  a. 

129  Adeste  Fideles.  lis. 

COME  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  sing  : 
Come  see  in  the  manger  the  angels'  dread  King! 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord  ; 
O  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord  ! 

2  True  Son  of  the  Father,  He  comes  from  the  skies  ; 
To  be  born  of  a  Virgin  He  does  not  despise : 

To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord  ; 
O  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord  ! 

3  Hark,  hark  to  the  angels,  all  singing  in  heaven, 
"  To  God  in  the  highest  all  glory  be  given !" 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord  ; 

O  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord  ! 

4  To  Thee,  then,  O  Jesus,  this  day  of  Thy  birth, 
Be  glory  and  honor  through  heaven  and  earth. 
True  Godhead  incarnate,  omnipotent  Word ! 

O  come,  let  us  hasten  to  worship  the  Lord  ! 

Tr.  Edward  Caswell.  1849.  a 


130  7-6. 

A  GREAT  and  mighty  wonder 
Our  Christmas  Festal  brings  ; 
On  earth,  a  lowly  Infant, 
Behold  the  King  of  kings  ! 


540  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

2  The  Word  is  made  incarnate, 

Descending  from  on  high  ; 
And  cherubim  sing  anthems 
To  shepherds,  from  the  sky. 

3  And  we  with  them  triumphant, 

Repeat  the  hymn  again  : 
"  To  God  on  high  be  glory, 
And  peace  on  earth  to  men  !  " 

4  Since  all  He  comes  to  ransom, 

By  all  be  He  adored, 
The  Infant  born  in  Bethlehem, 
The  Saviour  and  the  Lord  ! 

5  And  idol  forms  shall  perish, 

And  error  shall  decay. 
And  Christ  shall  wield  his  sceptre, 
Our  Lord  and  God  for  aye. 


Anat alius,  ab.  450. 

Tr.  John  Mason  Neale.  1862.  a. 


X31  Vom  Himmel  hoch  da  komrn  ich  her.         L.  M. 

GOOD  news  from  heaven  the  angels  bring, 
Glad  tidings  to  the  earth  they  sing : 
To  us  this  day  a  Child  is  given, 
To  crown  us  with  the  joy  of  heaven. 

2  This  is  the  Christ,  our  God  and  Lord, 
Who  in  all  need  shall  aid  afford ; 

He  will  Himself  our  Saviour  be, 
From  all  our  sins  to  set  us  free. 

3  To  us  that  blessedness  He  brings, 
Which  from  the  Father's  bounty  springs : 
That  in  the  heavenly  realm  we  may 
With  Him  enjoy  eternal  day. 

4  All  hail,  Thou  noble  Guest,  this  morn, 
Whose  Love  did  not  the  sinner  scorn : 


CHRISTMAS.  541 

In  my  distress  Thou  comest  to  me ; 
What  thanks  shall  I  return  to  Thee  ? 

5  Were  earth  a  thousand  times  as  fair, 
Beset  with  gold  and  jewels  rare, 
She  yet  were  far  too  poor  to  He 

A  narrow  cradle,  Lord,  for  Thee. 

6  Ah,  dearest  Jesus,  holy  Child, 
Make  Thee  a  bed,  soft,  undefiled, 
Within  my  heart,  that  it  may  be 
A  quiet  chamber  kept  for  Thee. 

7  Praise  God  upon  His  heavenly  throne, 
Who  gave  to  us  His  only  Son : 

For  this  His  hosts,  on  joyful  wing, 
A  blest  New  Year  of  mercy  sing. 

Martin  Luther.  1535. 

Tr.  Arthur  Tozer  Russell.  1848. 

And  Catherine  Winkworth.  1855. 

132  Freut  euch,  ihr  lieben  Christen.  7.6. D. 

REJOICE,  rejoice,  ye  Christians, 
With  all  your  hearts,  this  morn ! 
O  hear  the  blessed  tidings, 

"  The  Lord,  the  Christ,  is  born," 
Now  brought  us  by  the  angels 

That  stand  about  God's  throne  ; 
O  lovely  are  the  voices 

That  make  such  tidings  known ! 

2  O  hearken  to  their  singing ! 

This  Child  shall  be  your  Friend  ; 
The  Father  so  hath  willed  it, 

That  thus  your  woes  should  end. 
The  Son  is  freely  given, 

That  in  Him  ye  may  have 
The  Father's  grace  and  blessing, 

And  know  He  loves  to  save. 


542  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

3  Nor  deem  the  form  too  lowly 

That  clothes  Him  at  this  hour ; 
For  know  ye  what  it  hideth  ? 

'Tis  God's  almighty  power. 
Though  now  within  the  manger 

So  poor  and  weak  He  lies, 
He  is  the  Lord  of  all  things, 

He  reigns  above  the  skies. 

4  Sin,  death,  and  hell,  and  Satan 

Have  lost  the  victory  ; 
This  Child  shall  overthrow  them ; 

As  ye  shall  surely  see. 
Their  wrath  shall  naught  avail  them ; 

Fear  not,  their  reign  is  o'er ; 
This  Child  shall  overthrow  them, — 

O  hear,  and  doubt  no  more ! 

Unknown.  1540. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1862. 

X33  ^r  singen  Dir,  Immanuel.  L.  M. 

EMMANUEL !  we  sing  Thy  praise, 
Thou  Prince  of  Life !  Thou  Fount  of  Grace ! 
With  all  Thy  saints,  Thee,  Lord,  we  sing ; 
Praise,  honor,  thanks,  to  Thee  we  bring ! 

2  E'er  since  the  world  began  to  be, 

How  many  a  heart  hath  longed  for  Thee ! 
And  Thou,  O  long-expected  Guest, 
Hast  come  at-  last  to  make  us  blest ! 

3  Now  art  Thou  here:  we  know  Thee  now; 
In  lowly  manger  liest  Thou : 

A  Child,  yet  makest  all  things  great; 
Poor,  yet  is  earth  Thy  robe  of  state. 

4  Now  fearless  I  can  look  on  Thee  : 

"  >  From  sin  and  grief  Thou  set'st  me  free : 

Thou  bearest  wrath,  Thou  conquerest  death, 
Fear  turns  to  joy  Thy  glance  beneath. 


CHRISTMAS.  543 

5  Thou  art  my  Head,  my  Lord  divine  : 
I  am  Thy  member,  wholly  Thine ; 
And  in  Thy  Spirit's  strength  would  still 
Serve  Thee  according  to  Thy  will. 

6  Thus  will  I  sing  Thy  praises  here, 
With  joyful  spirit  year  by  year  : 

And  they  shall  sound  before  Thy  throne, 
Where  time  nor  number  more  is  known. 

Paul  Gerhardt.  1653. 

From  Catherine  Winkworth.  Tr.  1855. 

134  Psalm  98.  C.  M. 

JOY  to  the  world  ;  the  Lord  is  come ! 
Let  earth  receive  her  King. 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth ;  the  Saviour  reigns  lK 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains, 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground. 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  Righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  Love. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 


135  Du  wesentliches  Wort.  S.  M, 

SAVIOUR  of  our  race, 
Welcome  indeed  Thou  art, 
Blessed  Redeemer,  Fount  of  grace, 
To  this  my  longing  heart ! 


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544  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

2  Light  of  the  world,  abide 

Through  faith  within  my  heart ; 
Leave  me  to  seek  no  other  guide, 
Nor  e'er  from  Thee  depart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life,  O  Lord ! 

Sole  Light  of  life  Thou  art! 
Let  not  Thy  glorious  rays  be  poured 
In  vain  on  my  dark  heart. 

4  Star  of  the  East,  arise ! 

Drive  all  my  clouds  away  ; 
Guide  me  till  earth's  dim  twilight  dies 
Into  the  perfect  day. 

Laurentius  Laurenti.  1700. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  3855. 


NEW  YEAR 

X3G  Our  Lord's  Circumcision.  S.  M. 

THE  year  begins  with  Thee, 
And  Thou  begin'st  with  woe, 
To  let  the  world  of  sinners  see 
That  blood  for  sin  must  flow. 

2  Am  I  a  child  of  tears, 

Cradled  in  care  and  woe  ? 
And  seems  it  hard  my  vernal  years 
Few  vernal  joys  can  show  ? 

3  I  look,  and  hold  my  peace : 

The  Giver  of  all  good 
E'en  from  the  womb  takes  no  release 
From  suffering,  tears,  and  blood. 

4  That  I  may  reap  in  love, 

Help  me  to  sow  in  fear : 
So  life  a  winter's  morn  may  prove 
To  a  bright  endless  Year. 

John  Keble.  1827.  a. 


NEW   YEAR.  545 

137  L.  M. 

(1  RE  AT  God !  we  sing  that  mighty  Hand, 
X  By  which  supported  still  we  stand : 
The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it,  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God ; 
By  His  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  His  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  Thy  feet. 

.  4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  Thou  our  joy,  and  Thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 
Our  Helper  God,  in  Whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755 


138  ?* 

iOR  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace, 
Faithful  through  another  year, 
Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness ; 
Father  and  Redeemer,  hear. 


F 


In  our  weakness  and  distress, 

Rock  of  strength  !  be  Thou  our  Stay : 
In  the  pathless  wilderness 

Be  our  true  and  living  Way. 


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546  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

3  Who  of  us  death's  lonely  road 

In  the  coming  year  shall  tread, 
With  Thy  rod  and  staff,  O  God, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  head. 

4  Keep  us  faithful ;  keep  us  pure : 

Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own : 
Help,  O  help  us  to  endure  : 
Fit  us  for  the  promised  crown. 

5  So  within  Thy  palace  gate 

We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings, 
Thee,  the  only  Potentate, 

Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings. 

Henry  Downlon.  1843. 

139  7s.  D. 

HILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here  ; 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 
Speedily,  the  mark  to  find ; 

-   As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind ; 

Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream : 

Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise  ; 
All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 
Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  ; 

Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 
With  eternity  in  view. 


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EPIPHANY.  547 

Bless  Thy  Word  to  young  and  old, 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love  ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 

John  Newton.  1774. 


EPIPHANY. 


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140  7s-  6  lines. 

3  with  gladness  men  of  old 
£)id  the  guiding  star  behold  ; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright : 
So,  most  gracious  God,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  by  Thee. 

2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed, 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore ; 
So  may  we,  with  willing  feet, 
Ever  seek  Thy  mercy-seat. 

3  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare ; 
So  may  we,  with  holy  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ,  to  Thee,  our  heavenly  King. 

4  Holy  Jesus  !  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way  ; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 


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548  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

5  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Need  they  no  created  light : 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down ; 
There  for  ever  may  we  sing 
Hallelujahs  to  our  King. 

William  Chatterton  Dix.  1860. 

141  7s. 

IONS  of  men,  behold  from  afar, 
Hail  the  long-expected  star ! 
Jacob's  star  that  gilds  the  night, 
Guides  bewildered  nature  right. 

2  Fear  not  hence  that  ill  should  flow, 
Wars  or  pestilence  below ; 
Wars  it  bids  and  tumult  cease, 
Ushering  in  the  Prince  of  Peace. 

3  Mild  He  shines  on  all  beneath, 
Piercing  through  the  shade  of  death ; 
Scattering  error's  widespread  night, 
Kindling  darkness  into  light. 

4  Nations  all,  far  off  and  near, 
Haste  to  see  your  God  appear ! 
Haste,  for  Him  your  hearts  prepare, 
Meet  Him  manifested  there. 

5  Here  behold  the  Dayspring  rise, 
Pouring  daylight  on  your  eyes  : 
God  in  His  own  light  survey, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

6  Sing,  ye  morning  stars,  again ! 
God  descends  on  earth  to  reign  ; 
Deigns  for  man  His  life  to  employ : 
Shout,  ye  sons  of  Gad,  for  joy. 

Charles  Wesley.  173S. 


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EPIPHANY.  549 

142  8.7.  D. 

"AIL,  Thou  Source  of  every  blessing, 

Sovereign  Father  of  mankind  ! 
Gentiles  now,  Thy  grace  possessing, 

In  Thy  courts  admission  find. 
Grateful  now  we  fall  before  Thee, 

In  Thy  Church  obtain  a  place ; 
Now  by  faith  behold  Thy  glory, 

Praise  Thy  truth,  adore  Thy  grace. 

Once  far  off,  but  now  invited, 

We  approach  Thy  sacred  throne  ; 
In  Thy  covenant  united, 

Reconciled,  redeemed,  made  one. 
Now  revealed  to  Eastern  sages, 

See  the  star  of  mercy  shine ; 
Mystery  hid  in  former  ages, 

Mystery  great  of  love  divine. 

Hail,  Thou  all-inviting  Saviour ! 

Gentiles  now  their  offerings  bring ; 
In  Thy  temple  seek  Thy  favor, 

Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  and  King. 
May  we,  body,  soul  and  spirit, 

Live  devoted  to  Thy  praise, 
Glorious  realms  of  bliss  inherit, 

Grateful  anthems  ever  raise. 

Basil  Wuodd.  1794. 


143         Werde  Licht,  du  Stadt  der  Heiden.  7.8.7.7. 

RISE,  O  Salem,  rise  and  shine ; 
Lo  !  the  Gentiles  hail  thy  waking ; 
Herald  of  a  morn  divine, 

See  the  Dayspring  o'er  us  breaking, 
Telling  God  hath  called  to  mind 
Those  who  long  in  darkness  pined. 


550  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

2  Ah,  how  blindly  did  we  stray, 

Ere  this  Sun  our  earth  had  brightened ; 
Heaven  we  sought  not,  for  no  ray 

Had  our  wildered  eyes  enlightened ; 
All  our  looks  were  earthward  bent, 
All  our  strength  on  earth  was  spent. 

3  But  the  Dayspring  from  on  high 

Hath  arisen  with  beams  unclouded, 
And  we  see  before  it  fly 

All  the  heavy  gloom  that  shrouded 
This  sad  earth,  where  sin  and  woe 
Seemed  to  reign  o'er  all  below. 

4  Thy  appearing,  Lord,  shall  fill 

All  my  thoughts  in  sorrow's  hour  ; 
Thy  appearing,  Lord,  shall  still 

All  my  dread  of  death's  dark  power; 
Whether  joy  or  tears  be  mine, 
Through  them  still  Thy  light  shall  shine. 

5  Let  me,  when  my  course  is  run, 

Calmly  leave  a  world  of  sadness 
For  the  place  that  needs  no  sun, 

For  Thou  art  its  light  and  gladness ; 
For  the  mansions  fair  and  bright, 
Where  Thy  saints  are  crowned  with  light. 

Johann  Rtet.  1655. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1862. 

14:4:  Serr  Jesu,  Licht  der  Heiden.  7.6.  D« 

LIGHT  of  the  Gentile  nations, 
Thy  people's  joy  and  love  1 
Drawn  by  Thy  Spirit  hither, 

We  gladly  come  to  prove 
Thy  presence  in  Thy  temple, 

And  wait  with  earnest  mind, 
As  Simeon  once  had  waited 
His  Saviour  God  to  find. 


EPIPHANY.  551 

2  Yes,  Lord,  Thy  servants  meet  Thee, 

Even  now,  in  every  place 
Where  Thy  true  Word  hath  promised 

That  they  shall  see  Thy  face. 
Thou  yet  wilt  gently  grant  us, 

Who  gather  round  Thee  here, 
In  faith's  strong  arms  to  bear  Thee, 

As  once  that  aged  seer. 

3  Be  Thou  our  Joy,  our  Brightness, 

That  shines  'mid  pain  and  loss, 
Our  Sun  in  times  of  terror, 

The  glory  round  our  cross : 
A  glow  in  sinking  spirits, 

A  sunbeam  in  distress, 
Physician,  Friend  in  sickness, 

In  death  our  happiness. 

4  Let  us,  O  Lord,  be  faithful 

With  Simeon  to  the  end, 
That  so  his  dying  song  may 

From  all  our  hearts  ascend  : 
"  O  Lord,  let  now  Thy  servant 

Depart  in  peace  for  aye, 
Since  I  have  seen  my  Saviour, 

Have  here  beheld  His  day." 

5  My  Saviour,  I  behold  Thee 

Now  with  the  eye  of  Faith  : 
No  foe  of  Thee  can  rob  me, 

Though  bitter  words  he  saith. 
Within  Thy  heart  abiding, 

As  Thou  dost  dwell  in  me, 
No  pain,  no  death  hath  terrors 

To  part  my  soul  from  Thee ! 

Johann  Franck.  1 674. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1862. 


552  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 


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14:0  O  ^esu  Christe,  wahres  Licht.  L.  M. 

CHRIST,  our  true  and  only  Light, 
Illumine  those  who  sit  in  night ; 
Let  those  afar  now  hear  Thy  voice, 
And  in  Thy  fold  with  us  rejoice. 

2  Fill  with  the  radiance  of  Thy  grace 
The  souls  now  lost  in  error's  maze, 
And  all,  O  Lord,  whose  secret  minds 
Some  dark  delusion  hurts  and  blinds. 

3  And  all  who  else  have  strayed  from  Thee, 
O  gently  seek  !     Thy  healing  be 

To  every  wounded  conscience  given, 
And  let  them  also  share  Thy  heaven. 

4  O  make  the  deaf  to  hear  Thy  Word, 
And  teach  the  dumb  to  speak,  dear  Lord, 
Who  dare  not  yet  the  faith  avow, 
Though  secretly  they  hold  it  now. 

5  Shine  on  the  darkened  and  the  cold, 
Recall  the  wanderers  to  Thy  fold, 
Unite  those  now  who  walk  apart, 
Confirm  the  weak  and  doubting  heart. 

6  So  they  with  us  may  evermore 

Such  grace  with  wondering  thanks  adore, 
And  endless  praise  to  Thee  be  given, 
By  all  Thy  Church  in  earth  and  heaven. 

Johann  Heermann.  1630. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858.  a 

146  H.  M. 

GREAT  Father  of  mankind, 
We  bless  that  wondrous  grace 
Which  could  for  Gentiles  find 
Within  Thy  courts  a  place. 


How  kind  the  care 
Our  God  displays, 


For  us  to  raise 

A  house  of  prayer ! 


EPIPHANY.  553 


2  Though  once  estranged  far, 

We  now  approach  the  throne ; 
For  Jesus  brings  us  near, 

And  makes  our  cause  His  own : 


Strangers  no  more, 
To  Thee  we  come, 


And  find  our  home, 
And  rest  secure. 


3  To  Thee  our  souls  we  join, 

And  love  Thy  sacred  Name  ; 
No  more  our  own,  but  Thine, 
We  triumph  in  Thy  claim. 


Our  Father-King, 
Thy  covenant  grace 


Our  souls  embrace, 
Thy  titles  sing. 


4  May  all  the  nations  throng 
To  worship  in  Thy  house ; 
And  Thou  attend  the  song, 
And  smile  upon  their  vows  ; 
Indulgent  still,  To  join  the  choir 


Till  earth  conspire 


On  Zion's  hill. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755. 


147  H.  M. 

AEISE,  O  God,  and  shine 
In  all  Thy  saving  might, 
And  prosper  each  design 

To  spread  Thy  glorious  light : 
Let  healing  streams  of  mercy  flow, 
That  all  the  earth  Thy  truth  may  know. 

2       Bring  distant  nations  near, 

To  sing  Thy  glorious  praise  ; 
Let  every  people  hear 

And  learn  Thy  holy  ways  ! 
Reign,  mighty  God,  assert  Thy  cause, 
And  govern  by  Thy  righteous  laws  1 


554  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

3  Put  forth  Thy  glorious  power, 

That  Gentiles  all  may  see, 
And  earth  present  her  store 

In  converts  born  to  Thee : 
God,  our  own  God,  His  Church  will  bless, 
And  fill  the  world  with  righteousness. 

4  To  God  the  only  wise, 

The  one  immortal  King, 
Let  hallelujahs  rise 

From  every  living  thing : 
Let  all  that  breathe,  on  every  coast, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

William  Hum.  1813   a. 

148  IjUX  alma  Jesu.  S.  M. 

LIGHT  of  the  anxious  heart, 
Jesus  !    Thy  suppliants  cheer ; 
Bid  Thou  the  gloom  of  guilt  depart, 
And  shed  Thy  sweetness  here. 

2  O  happy  he  whose  breast 
Thou  makest  Thine  abode  ; 

Sweet  Light  that  with  the  pure  wilt  rest, 
For  they  shall  see  their  God. 

3  Brightness  of  God  above, 
Unfathomable  grace, 

Within  our  hearts  implant  Thy  Love, 
And  fix  Thy  dwelling-place. 

4  To  lowly  minds  revealed, 
Our  Saviour  we  adore ; 

Like  tribute  to  the  Father  yield 
And  Spirit,  evermore. 

Bernard  of  Clairvaux.  d.  1153. 
Tr.  John  Henry  Newman.  1836. 


EXAMPLE   AND    TEACHING    OF    CHRIST.  555 


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14:9  The  Presentation  in  the  Temple.      8.7.  6  lines. 

"N  His  Temple  now  behold  Him, 
See  the  long-expected  Lord  ; 
Ancient  prophets  had  foretold  Him, 
God  has  now  fulfilled  His  Word. 
Now  to  praise  Him,  His  redeemed 
Shall  break  forth  with  one  accord. 

In  the  arms  of  her  who  bore  Him, 
Virgin  pure,  behold  Him  lie, 

While  His  aged  saints  adore  Him, 
Ere  in  perfect  faith  they  die. 

Hallelujah !  Hallelujah ! 

Lo,  the  Incarnate  God  most  high ! 

Jesus,  by  Thy  Presentation, 
Thou  Who  didst  for  us  endure, 

Make  us  see  our  great  salvation, 
Seal  us  with  Thy  promise  sure ; 

And  present  us,  in  Thy  glory, 

To  Thy  Father,  cleansed  and  pure. 

Henry  John  Pye.  1861. 


EXAMPLE  AND  TEACHING  OF  CHRIST. 

50  L.M. 

Y  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord ! 
I  read  my  duty  in  Thy  Word : 
But  in  Thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 


if 


2  Such  was  Thy  truth,  and  such  Thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  Thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 
I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 


556  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  Thy  prayer : 
The  desert  Thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  Thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  Thou  my  pattern  ;  make  me  bear 
More  of  Thy  gracious  image  here. 
Then  God  the  Judge  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

Isaac  Watts.  1709. 

151  C.  M. 

BEHOLD,  where  in  a  mortal  form 
Appears  each  grace  divine  ! 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy, 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  His  divine  employ. 

3  'Midst  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 

Patient  and  meek  He  stood. 
His  foes,  ungrateful,  sought  His  life ; 
He  labored  for  their  good. 

4  In  the  last  hour  of  deep  distress, 

Before  His  Father's  throne, 
With  soul  resigned  He  bowed,  and  said, 
"Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done!" 

5  Be  Christ  our  Pattern  and  our  Guide ! 

His  image  may  we  bear ! 
O  may  we  tread  His  holy  steps, 
His  joys  and  glory  share  ! 

William  Enfield.  1797  a. 


EXAMPLE   AND    TEACHING    OF    CHRIST.  557 


152  C.  M. 

IN  duties  and  in  sufferings  too, 
Thy  path,  my  Lord,  I'd  trace ; 
As  Thou  hast  done,  so  would  I  do, 
Depending  on  Thy  grace. 


2  With  earnest  zeal,  'twas  Thy  delight 

To  do  Thy  Father's  will  ; 
0  may  that  zeal  my  love  excite 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfill ! 

3  Unsullied  meekness,  truth,  and  love 

Through  all  Thy  conduct  shine  ; 
0  may  my  whole  deportment  prove 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  Thine ! 

Benjamin  Beddome.  1769.  a. 


153  cm. 

SAVIOUE,  Whom  that  holy  mom 
Gave  to  our  world  below, 
To  mortal  want  and  labor  born, 
And  more  than  mortal  woe ! 


o 


2  Incarnate  Word,  by  every  grief, 

By  each  temptation  tried, 
Who  lived  to  yield  our  ills  relief, 
And  to  redeem  us,  died ! 

3  If  gayly  clothed  and  proudly  fed, 

In  dangerous  wealth  we  dwell, 
Remind  us  of  Thy  manger  bed, 
And  lowly  cottage  cell. 

4  If  pressed  by  poverty  severe, 

In  envious  want  we  pine, 
0  may  Thy  Spirit  whisper  near, 
How  poor  a  lot  was  Thine ! 


558  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

5  Through  fickle  fortune's  various  scene, 
From  sin  preserve  us  free  ; 
Like  us  Thou  hast  a  mourner  been, 
May  we  rejoice  with  Thee. 

Reginald  Heber.  1811.  a. 

154  c.  m. 

JESUS !  exalted  far  on  high, 
To  whom  a  name  is  given — 
A  Name  surpassing  every  name, 
That's  known  in  earth  or  heaven ! 

2  Before  Whose  throne  shall  every  knee 

Bow  down  with  one  accord ; 
Before  Whose  throne  shall  every  tongue 
Confess  that  Thou  art  Lord : 

3  Jesus,  Who  in  the  form  of  God, 

Didst  equal  honor  claim  ; 
Yet,  to  redeem  our  guilty  souls, 
Didst  stoop  to  death  and  shame ! 

4  0  may  that  mind  in  us  be  formed 

Which  shone  so  bright  in  Thee ; 
An  humble,  meek,  and  lowly  mind, 
From  pride  and  envy  free  ! 

5  May  we  to  others  stoop,  and  learn 

To  emulate  Thy  Love ; 
So  shall  we  bear  Thine  image  here, 
And  share  Thy  throne  above. 

Thomas  Cotterill.  1818. 

155  s.  m. 

BEHOLD,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
The  chosen  of  the  Lord, 
God's  well-beloved  Son,  fulfills 
The  sure  prophetic  Word. 


EXAMPLE   AND   TEACHING   OE   CHRIST.         559 

2  No  royal  pomp  adorns 

This  King  of  righteousness : 
Meekness  and  patience,  truth  and  love, 
Compose  His  princely  dress. 

3  Jesus,  Thou  Light  of  men  ! 

Thy  doctrine  life  imparts. 
O  may  we  feel  its  quickening  power 
To  warm  and  glad  our  hearts ! 

4  Cheered  by  Thy  beams,  our  souls 

Shall  run  the  heavenly  way. 
The  path  which  Thou  hast  marked  and  trod 
Shall  lead  to  endless  day. 

John  Needham.  1768.  a. 


156  7s 

FEEBLE,  helpless,  how  shall  I 
Learn  to  live  and  learn  to  die  ? 
"Who,  O  God,  my  guide  shall  be  ? 
Who  shall  lead  Thy  child  to  Thee? 

2  Blessed  Father,  gracious  One, 
Thou  hast  sent  Thy  holy  Son ; 
He  will  give  the  light  I  need, 
He  my  trembling  steps  will  lead. 

3  Through  this  world,  uncertain,  dim, 
Let  me  ever  lean  on  Him  ; 

From  His  precepts  wisdom  draw, 
Make  His  life  my  solemn  law. 

4  Thus  in  deed,  in  thought,  and  word, 
Led  by  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord, 

In  my  weakness,  thus  shall  I 
Learn  to  live  and  learn  to  die. 

William  H.  Furness.  1844 


560  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 


I 


THE  PASSION. 

15:  8.7. 

N  the  Cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 
Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 

Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 
Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 

Never  shall  the  Cross  forsake  me ; 
Lo  !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 
Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 

From  the  Cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 
By  the  Cross  are  sanctified ; 

Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

Si?-  John  Bowrlng.  1825. 

158  s.  m. 

OT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 
On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  stains  away; 

A  Sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 
On  that  dear  head  of  Thine, 

While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 
The  burden  Thou  didst  bear, 


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THE   PASSION.  561 

When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  knows  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  His  bleeding  Love. 

Isaac  Watts.  1709.  a. 

159  c.  m. 

THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins ; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away ! 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  Blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  Love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save, 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

6  Lord,  I  believe  Thou  hast  prepared 

(Unworthy  though  I  be) 
For  me  a  blood-bought  free  reward, 
A  golden  harp  for  me  ! 


D 


562  THE   CHURCH  YEAR. 

7  'Tis  strung  and  tuned  for  endless  years, 
And  formed  by  power  divine 
To  sound  in  God  the  Father's  ears 
No  other  name  but  Thine. 

William  Cowper.  1779.  a. 

160  7s.  6  lines. 

lUST  and  ashes,  sin  and  guilt, — 
Christ,  for  me  Thy  Blood  was  spilt ; 
Cleanse  Thou  me  from  guilt  and  sin, 
Make  me  pure  without,  within  ; 
Soul  and  body,  at  Thy  word, 
Be  to  saving  health  restored. 

2  Flesh  and  blood,  this  mortal  frame, 
Thou  wert  pleased  to  wear  the  same : 
Though  Thy  nature  was  divine, 
Thou  didst  condescend  to  mine  : 
Let  me  for  Thy  mercy's  sake, 
Thy  Divinity  partake. 

3  From  the  ruins  of  the  Fall, 
Me  to  grace  and  glory  call: 
Me,  O  Lord  my  Righteousness ! 
With  Thine  image  re-impress  : 
Thou  didst  stoop  to  earth  for  me : 
Raise  me  up  to  heaven  with  Thee. 

James  Montgomery.  1853. 
lol  Gesu  sommo  conforto.  8.7.  D, 

JESUS,  Refuge  of  the  weary, 
Object  of  the  spirit's  love, 
•Fountain  in  life's  desert  dreary, 

Saviour  from  the  world  above : 
O  how  oft  Thine  eyes,  offended, 

Gaze  upon  the  sinner's  fall ! 
Yet  upon  the  Cross  extended, 
Thou  didst  bear  the  pain  of  all. 
2  Do  we  pass  that  Cross  unheeding, 
Breathing  no  repentant  vow, 


THE   PASSION.  563 

Though  we  see  Thee  wounded,  bleeding, 

See  Thy  thorn-encircled  brow  ? 
Yet  Thy  sinless  death  hath  brought  us 

Life  eternal,  peace  and  rest ; 
Only  what  Thy  grace  hath  taught  us 

Calms  the  sinner's  stormy  breast. 

Jesus,  may  our  hearts  be  burning, 

With  more  fervent  love  for  Thee; 
May  our  eyes  be  ever  turning 

To  Thy  Cross  of  agony ; 
Till  in  glory,  parted  never 

From  the  blessed  Saviour's  side, 
Graven  in  our  hearts  for  ever, 

Dwell  the  Cross,  the  Crucified. 

Jerome  Savonarola,  d.  1498. 
Tr.  Unknown. 


H 


X62  Irajusta  Conditoris.  8.7.7.7. 

E  who  once,  in  righteous  vengeance, 
Whelmed  the  world  beneath  the  flood, 
Once  again  in  mercy  cleansed  it 

With  the  stream  of  His  own  Blood, 
Coming  from  His  throne  on  high 
On  the  painful  Cross  to  die. 

2  O  the  wisdom  of  th'  Eternal ! 
O  its  depth,  and  height  divine ! 

O  the  sweetness  of  that  mercy 

Which  in  Jesus  Christ  doth  shine ! 
We  were  sinners  doomed  to  die  ; 
Jesus  paid  the  penalty. 

3  When  before  the  Judge  we  tremble, 
Conscious  of  His  broken  laws. 

May  the  blood  of  His  Atonement 
Cry  aloud  and  plead  our  cause, 
Bid  our  guilty  terrors  cease, 
Be  our  pardon  and  our  peace. 


564  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

4  Prince  and  Author  of  salvation ! 

Lord  of  majesty  supreme  ! 
Jesus !    praise  to  Thee  be  given 

By  the  world  Thou  didst  redeem : 
Glory  to  the  Father  be, 
And  the  Spirit,  One  with  Thee. 

Rom.  Brev.  1827. 

Tr.  Edivard  CaswaU.  1848.  a. 

X63  Viva,  viva,  Gem.  6.5. 

GLORY  be  to  Jesus, 
Who,  in  bitter  pains, 
Poured  for  me  the  life-blood 
From  His  sacred  veins  ! 

2  Grace  and  life  eternal 

In  that  Blood  I  find  ; 
Blest  be  His  compassion, 
Infinitely  kind ! 

3  Blest  through  endless  ages 

Be  the  precious  stream, 
Which  from  endless  torments 
Did  the  world  redeem  ! 

4  Abel's  blood  for  vengeance 

Pleaded  to  the  skies  : 
But  the  Blood  of  Jesus 
For  our  pardon  cries ! 

5  Oft  as  earth  exulting 

Wafts  its  praise  on  high, 
Angel  hosts  rejoicing 
Make  their  glad  reply. 

6  Lift  we  then  our  voices, 

Swell  the  mightv  flood  ; 
Louder  still,  and  louder 
Praise  the  precious  Blood  ! 

From  the  Italian  of-xviii.  century. 
Tr.  Edward  CaswaU.  1858. 


THE    PASSION.  565 

164  c.  m. 

COME  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs, 
With  angels  round  the  throne. 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"  To  be  exalted  thus." 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
For  He  was  slain  for  us. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine  ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  Thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  Thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  Thine  endless  praise ! 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  Name 
Of  Him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

Isaac  Watts.  1709. 


F 


165  c.  m 

OW  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain 
Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
For  ever  on  Thy  head  ! 

Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  Blood, 

Hast  set  the  prisoners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 

And  we  shall  reign  with  Thee. 

Isaac  Watts.  1709. 


566  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 


H 


166  &  m. 

"OSANNA  to  the  Son 
Of  David  and  of  God, 
Who  brought  the  news  of  pardon  down, 

And  bought  it  with  His  Blood ! 
To  Christ  the  anointed  King 
Be  endless  blessings  given  ! 
Let  the  whole  earth  His  glory  sing, 
Who  made  our  peace  with  heaven. 

Isaac  Watts.  1709. 


0 


HOLY  WEEK. 
167  C.  M. 

THOU  Who  through  this  holy  week 
Didst  suffer  for  us  all ; 
The  sick  to  cure,  the  lost  to  seek, 
To  raise  up  them  that  fall : 

We  cannot  understand  the  woe 
Thy  Love  was  pleased  to  bear : 

O  Lamb  of  God,  we  only  know 
That  all  our  hopes  are  there ! 

Thy  feet  the  path  of  suffering  trod ; 

Thy  hand  the  victory  won  ; 
What  shall  we  render  to  our  God 

For  all  that  He  hath  done  ? 

John  Mason  Neale.  1844. 

16S  Palm  Sunday.  L.  M. 

IDE  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die ! 
O  Christ,  Thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 

The  angel  armies  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes, 

To  see  the  approaching  Sacrifice. 


R' 


HOLY  WEEK.  567 

3  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
Thy  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh  : 
The  Father  on  His  sapphire  throne 
Expects  His  own  anointed  Son. 

4  Hide  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die  ! 

Bow  Thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain, 
Then  take,  O  God,  Thy  power,  and  reign. 

Henry  Hart  Milman.  1827.  a. 

X69  Isaiah  53.  CM. 

THE  Saviour  comes !  no  outward  pomp 
Bespeaks  His  presence  nigh  ; 
No  earthly  beauty  shines  in  Him 
To  draw  the  carnal  eye. 

2  Eejected  and  despised  of  men, 

Behold  a  Man  of  woe  ! 
And  grief  His  close  companion  still 
Through  all  His  life  below ! 

3  Yet  all  the  griefs  He  felt  were  ours, 

Ours  were  the  woes  He  bore : 
Pangs,  not  His  own,  His  spotless  soul 
With  bitter  anguish  tore. 

4  We  held  Him  as  condemned  of  Heaven, 

An  outcast  from  His  God  ; 
While  for  our  sins  He  groaned,  He  bled, 
Beneath  His  Father's  rod. 

5  His  sacred  Blood  hath  washed  our  souls 

From  sin's  polluting  stain  ; 
His  stripes  have  healed  us,  and  His  Death 
Revived  our  souls  again. 

6  We  all,  like  sheep,  have  gone  astray 

In  ruin's  fatal  road : 
On  Him  were  our  transgressions  laid'; 
He  bore  the  mighty  load. 


H 


568  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

7  He  died  to  bear  the  guilt  of  men, 
That  sin  might  be  forgiven  : 
He  lives  to  bless  them  and  defend, 
And  plead  their  cause  in  heaven. 

William  Robertson,  d.  1743.  a, 

170  8.7.  D. 

AIL,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus  ! 
Hail,  Thou  Galilean  King  ! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us ; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame  ! 
By  Thy  merits  we  find  favor ; 

Life  is  given  through  Thy  Name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 
All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid ; 

By  almighty  Love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  Atonement  made. 

All  Thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  Blood: 

Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven  ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail,  enthroned  in  glory, 
There  for  ever  to  abide  ! 

All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 
Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side : 

There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading, 
There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare, 

Ever  for  us  interceding, 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing, 
Thou  art  worthy  to  receive ; 

Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits, 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays, 


HOLY  WEEK.  569 

Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits, 
Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

John  Bakewell.  1757. 
Madan's  Coll.  1760. 
Toplady.  1776. 

171  87. 

SUFFERING  Son  of  man,  be  near  me, 
In  my  sufferings  to  sustain  ; 
By  Thy  sorer  griefs  to  cheer  me, 
By  Thy  more  than  mortal  pain. 

2  Call  to  mind  that  unknown  anguish, 

In  Thy  days  of  flesh  below, 
"When  Thy  troubled  soul  did  languish 
Under  a  whole  world  of  woe. 

3  By  Thy  most  severe  temptation 

In  that  dark  Satanic  hour ; 
By  Thy  last  mysterious  Passion, 
Screen  me  from  the  adverse  power. 

4  By  Thy  fainting  in  the  garden, 

By  Thy  dreadful  Death,  I  pray, 
Write  upon  my  heart  Thy  pardon ; 

Take  my  sins  and  fears  away. 
6  By  the  travail  of  Thy  spirit, 

By  Thine  outcry  on  the  tree, 
By  Thine  agonizing  merit, 

Gracious  Lord,  remember  me ! 

Charles  Wesley.  1767.  a. 

172  7b.  D. 

Q AVIOUR,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
lO  Low  we  bend  the  adoring  knee  ; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping  eyes ; 
O,  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany ! 


570  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

2  By  Thy  helpless  infant  years, 
By  Thy  life  of  want  and  tears, 
By  Thy  days  of  sore  distsess 
In  the  savage  wilderness ; 

By  the  dread  mysterious  hour 
Of  the  insulting  tempter's  power; 
Turn,  O  turn  a  favoring  eye, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany  ! 

3  By  Thine  hour  of  dire  despair, 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer; 

By  the  cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn, 
Piercing  spear,  and  torturing  scorn ; 
By  the  gloom  that  veiled  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  sacrifice ; 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany  ! 

4  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan  ; 
By  the  sad  sepulchral  stone ; 
By  the  vault  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God ; 

O,  from  earth  to  heaven  restored, 
Mighty,  reascended  Lord, 
Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
Of  our  solemn  Litany ! 


Sir  Robert  Grant.  1815. 


G' 


173  7s.  6  lines. 

0  to  dark  Gethsemane, 
Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power : 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see; 

Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour ; 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall, 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned : 


GOOD    FRIDAY.  571 

0  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 

O  the  paogs  His  soul  sustained ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss ; 
Learn  of  Him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb : 

There,  adoring  at  His  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  Sacrifice  complete : 
"  It  is  finished,"  hear  Him  cry : 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 

Where  they  laid  His  breathless  clay ; 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom ; 

Who  hath  taken  Him  away  ? 
Christ  is  risen ! — He  meets  our  eyes : 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

James  Montgomery.  1825. 


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GOOD  FRIDAY. 

X74:  Opprobriis,  Jesu,  satur.  Iambic.  8.7. 

IS  trial  o'er,  and  now  beneath 
His  own  Cross  faintly  bending, 
Jesus  the  fatal  hill  of  death 
Is  wearily  ascending. 

2  And  now,  His  hands  and  feet  pierced  through, 
Upon  the  Cross  they  raise  Him : 

Where  even  now,  in  distant  view, 
The  eye  of  faith  surveys  Him. 

3  O  wondrous  Love,  which  God  most  high 
Toward  man  was  pleased  to  cherish  J 

His  sinless  Son  He  gave  to  die,  # 
That  sinners  might  not  perish. 


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572  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

4  Yes,  'tis  the  Cross  that  breaks  the  rod 

And  chain  of  condemnation, 
And  makes  a  league  'twixt  man  and  God 
For  our  entire  salvation. 

5  O  praise  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  given, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  by  whom  alone 
Our  hearts  are  raised  to  heaven. 

Charles  Coffin.  1736. 

Tr.  John  Chandler.  1837. 

XTo  Prome  vocem,  mens,  canoram.  8.7.4.7. 

'OW,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising, 
Sing  aloud  in  mournful  strain, 
Of  the  sorrows  most  amazing, 
And  the  agonizing  pain, 
Which  our  Saviour 
Sinless  bore,  for  sinners  slain. 

2  He  the  ruthless  scourge  enduring, 
Ransom  for  our  sins  to  pay, 

Sinners  by  His  own  stripes  curing, 
Raising  those  who  wounded  lay, 

Bore  our  sorrows, 
And  removed  our  pains  away. 

3  He  to  liberty  restored  us 
By  the  very  bonds  He  bare  ; 

And  His  nail-pierced  limbs  afford  us 
Each  a  stream  of  mercy  rare : 

Lo  !  He  draws  us 
To  the  Cross,  and  keeps  us  there. 

4  When  His  painful  life  was  ended, 
Then  the  spear  transfixed  His  side : 

Blood  and  water  thence  descended ; 
Pouring  forth  a  double  tide : 

#  This  to  cleanse  us, 
That  to  heal  us  is  applied. 


GOOD   FRIDAY.  573 

Jesus !  may  Thy  promised  blessing 

Comfort  to  our  souls  afford ; 
May  we,  now  Thy  Love  possessing, 

And  at  length  our  full  reward, 

Ever  praise  Thee, 
As  our  ever-glorious  Lord  ! 

Santolius  Maglorianus.  ab.  1650. 
Tr.  John  Chandler.  1337.  a. 


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176  O  ffaupt  voll  Blut  und  Wunden.  7.6.  D. 

SACRED  Head,  now  wounded, 
With  grief  and  shame  weighed  down, 
Now  scornfully  surrounded 

With  thorns,  Thy  only  crown ! 
O  sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss,  till  now,  was  Thine ! 
Yet,  though  despised  and  gory, 
I  joy  to  call  Thee  mine. 

How  art  Thou  pale  with  anguish, 

With  sore  abuse  and  scorn  ! 
How  does  that  visage  languish, 

Which  once  was  bright  as  morn  ! 
What  Thou,  my  Lord,  hast  suffered, 

Was  all  for  sinners'  gain  ; 
Mine,  mine  was  the  .transgression, 

But  Thine  the  deadly  pain. 

Lo,  here  I  fall,  my  Saviour ! 

'Tis  I  deserve  Thy  place ! 
Look  on  me  with  Thy  favor, 

Vouchsafe  to  me  Thy  grace. 
Receive  me,  my  Redeemer  ; 

My  Shepherd,  make  me  Thine ! 
Of  every  good  the  Fountain, 

Thou  art  the  Spring  of  mine ! 


574  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

4  What  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  thank  Thee,  dearest  Friend 
For  this  Thy  dying  sorrow, 

Thy  pity  without  end! 
O  make  me  Thine  forever, 

And  should  I  fainting  be, 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never, 

Outlive  my  love  to  Thee. 

5  Forbid  that  I  should  leave  Thee ; 

O  Jesus,  leave  not  me ; 
In  faith  may  I  receive  Thee, 

When  death  shall  eet  me  free. 
When?  strength  and  comfort  languish, 

And  I  must  hence  depart, 
Release  me  then  from  anguish 

By  Thine  own  wounded  heart. 

Bernard  of  Clairvaux.  d.  1153. 

Paul  Gerhardt.  1653. 

Tr.  James  Waddell  Alexander.  1830.  a, 

177  Jesu,  Deine  tie/en  Wunden.  7s.  D. 

LORD,  Thy  Death  and  Passion  give 
Strength  and  comfort  at  my  need. 
Every  hour  while  here  I  live 

On  Thy  Love  my  soul  shall  feed. 
Thou  didst  once  for  me  endure, 
And  I  fly  all  thoughts  impure ; 
Thinking  on  Thy  bitter  pains, 
Hushed  in  prayer  my  heart  remains. 

2  Yes,  Thy  Cross  hath  power  to  heal 
All  the  wounds  of  sin  and  strife. 
Lost  in  Thee,  my  heart  doth  feel 

Sudden  warmth  and  nobler  life. 
In  my  saddest,  darkest  grief, 
Let  Thy  sweetness  bring  relief, 
Thou  Who  earnest  but  to  save, 
Thou  Who  fearest  not  the  grave ! 


GOOD   FRIDAY.  575 

3  Lord,  in  Thee  I  place  my  trust, 

Thou  art  my  Defence  and  Tower ; 
Death  Thou  treadest  in  the  dust, 

O'er  my  soul  he  hath  no  power. 
That  I  may  have  part  in  Thee, 
Help  and  save  and  comfort  me ; 
Give  me  of  Thy  grace  and  might, 
Resurrection,  life,  and  light ! 

4  Fount  of  good,  within  me  dwell ! 

For  the  peace  Thy  presence  sheds 
Keeps  us  safe  in  conflict  fell, 

Charms  the  pain  from  dying  beds. 
Hide  me  safe  within  Thine  arm, 
Where  no  foe  can  hurt  or  harm ; 
Whoso,  Lord,  in  Thee  doth  rest, 
He  hath  conquered,  he  is  blest 

Jnhann  Heermann.  1844. 

Tr.  Catherine  Wlnkworth.  1855. 

X7o  Jesut  meines  Lebens  Leben.  8.7.7.7. 

CHRIST  the  Life  of  all  the  living, 
Christ  the  Death  of  death  our  foe, 
Who  Thyself  for  us  once  giving 
To  the  darkest  depths  of  woe, 
Patiently  didst  yield  Thy  breath 
But  to  save  my  soul  from  death ; 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

2  Thou,  ah  Thou,  hast  taken  on  Thee 
Bitter  strokes,  a  cruel  rod ; 
Pain  and  scorn  were  heaped  upon  Thee, 

O  Thou  sinless  Son  of  God. 
Only  thus  for  me  to  win 
Rescue  from  the  bonds  of  sin ; 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 


5T6  THE   CHURCH  YEAR. 

3  Thou  didst  bear  the  smiting  only 

That  it  might  not  fall  on  me ; 
Stoodest  falsely  charged  and  lonely, 

That  I  might  be  safe  and  free ; 
Comfortless  that  I  might  know 
Comfort  from  Thy  boundless  woe, 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

4  Then  for  all  that  wrought  our  pardon, 

For  Thy  sorrows  deep  and  sore, 
For  Thine  anguish  in  the  garden, 

I  will  thank  Thee  evermore ; 
Thank  Thee  with  my  latest  breath 
For  Thy  sad  and  cruel  death, 
For  that  last  and  bitter  cry : 
Praise  Thee  evermore  on  high. 

Ernst  Christoph  Homburg.  1659. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1862.  a, 

179  c.  m. 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
Nailed  to  the  shameful  tree ! 
How  vast  the  love  that  Him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee  ! 

2  Hark,  how  He  groans !  while  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend ! 
The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis  done ;  the  precious  ransom's  paid : 

"  Receive  my  soul !"  He  cries  : 
See  where  He  bows  His  sacred  head ! 
He  bows  His  head  and  dies. 

4  But  soon  He'll  break  death's  envious  chain 

And  in  full  glory  shine. 
O  Lamb  of  God !  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love  like  Thine  ? 

Samuel  Wesley,  Sr,  1700, 


GOOD   FRIDAY.  577 

180  S.  M- 

BEHOLD  the  amazing  sight, 
The  Saviour  lifted  high ! 
Behold  the  Son  of  God's  delight 
Expire  in  agony ! 

2  For  whom,  for  whom,  my  heart, 

Were  all  these  sorrows  borne  ? 
Why  did  He  feel  that  piercing  smart, 
And  meet  that  various  scorn  ? 

3  For  love  of  us  He  bled, 

And  all  in  torture  died ; 
'Twas  Love  that  bowed  His  fainting  head, 
And  oped  His  gushing  side. 

4  Drawn  by  such  cords  as  these, 

Let  all  the  world  combine 
With  cheerful  ardor  to  confess 
The  energy  divine. 

5  In  Thee  our  hearts  unite, 

Nor  share  Thy  griefs  alone, 
But  from  Thy  Cross  pursue  their  flight 
To  Thy  triumphant  throne. 

JPhilip  Doddridge.  1737. 

181  c.  M. 

ALAS!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  He  devote  that  sacred  Head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity !  grace  unknown ! 

And  Love  beyond  degree ! 
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578  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ  the  mighty  Maker  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin ! 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  His  dear  cross  appears ; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  in  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe. 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away  : 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

Isaac  Watts.  1707-9. 

182  8.7- 

STRICKEN,  smitten,  and  afflicted, 
See  Him  dying  on  the  tree  ! 
'Tis  the  Christ  by  man  rejected  ; 
Yes,  my  soul,  'tis  He !  'tis  He ! 

2  Mark  the  Sacrifice  appointed! 

See  who  bears  the  awful  load ; 
'Tis  the  Word,  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Son  of  man,  and  Son  of  God. 

3  Here  we  have  a  firm  foundation  ; 

Here  the  refuge  of  the  lost ; 
Christ's  the  Rock  of  our  salvation : 
His  the  Name  of  which  we  boast. 

4  Lamb  of  God  for  sinners  wounded  I 

Sacrifice  to  cancel  guilt ! 
None  shall  ever  be  confounded 

Who  on  Thee  their  hope  have  built. 

Thomas  Kelly.  1804, 


GOOD   FKIDAY.  579 

183  L-  M. 

"HEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  Cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 


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2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God  ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  Blood. 

3  See,  from  His  head,  His  hands,  His  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all, 

Isaac  Watts.  1709. 


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184  7s.  6  lines. 

"EARY  sinner,  keep  thine  eyes 
On  the  atoning  Sacrifice  : 
There  the  Incarnate  Deity 
Numbered  with  transgressors  see : 
There  His  Father's  absence  mourns, 
Nailed,  and  bruised,  and  crowned  with  thorns. 

Surely  Christ  thy  griefs  hath  borne ; 
Weeping  soul,  no  longer  mourn  ; 
View  Him  bleeding  on  the  tree, 
Pouring  out  His  lite  for  thee : 
There  thy  every  sin  He  bore  ; 
Weeping  soul,  lament  no  more. 


580  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

3  Cast  thy  guilty  soul  on  Him, 
Find  Him  mighty  to  redeem : 
At  His  feet  thy  burden  lay, 
Look  thy  doubts  and  cares  away  : 
Now,  by  faith,  the  Son  embrace, 
Plead  His  promise,  trust  His  grace. 

4  Lord,  Thy  arm  must  be  revealed, 
Ere  I  can  by  faith  be  healed  : 
Since  I  scarce  can  look  to  Thee, 
Cast  a  gracious  eye  on  me : 

At  Thy  feet  myself  I  lay : 
Shine,  O  shine  my  fears  away ! 

Augustus  M.  Toplady.  1759. 


EASTER  EVE. 
185  8.7.7.7. 

ALL  is  o'er,  the  pain,  the  sorrow, 
Human  taunts  and  Satan's  spite ; 
Death  shall  be  despoiled  to-morrow 

Of  the  prey  he  grasps  to-night ; 
Yet  once  more,  to  seal  his  doom, 
Christ  must  sleep  within  the  tomb. 

2  Fierce  and  deadly  was  the  anguish 

Which  on  yonder  Cross  He  bore ; 
How  did  soul  and  body  languish 

Till  the  toil  of  death  was  o'er  ! 
But  that  toil,  so  fierce  and  dread, 
Bruised  and  crushed  the  serpent's  head. 

3  Close  and  still  the  cell  that  holds  Him, 

While  in  brief  repose  He  lies : 
Deep  the  slumber  that  enfolds  Him, 

Veiled  awhile  from  mortal  eyes ; 
Slumber  such  as  needs  must  be 
After  hard-won  victory. 


EASTER   EVE.  581 

4  We  this  night  with  plaintive  voicing 
Chant  His  requiem  soft  and  low  ; 
Loftier  strains  of  loud  rejoicing 

From  to-morrow's  harp  shall  flow : 
Death  and  hell  at  length  are  slain, 
Christ  hath  triumphed,  Christ  doth  reign. 

John  Moultrie.  1836.  a. 

186  So  ruhest  Du.  6.6.11. 

REST  of  the  weary!  Thou 
Thyself  art  resting  now, 
Where  lowly  in  Thy  sepulchre  Thou  liest ; 
From  out  her  deathly  sleep 
My  soul  doth  start,  to  weep 
So  sad  a  wonder,  that  Thou,  Saviour,  diest ! 

2  Thy  bitter  anguish  o'er, 

To  this  dark  tomb  they  bore 
Thee,  Life  of  life — Thee,  Lord  of  all  creation  t 

The  hollow  rocky  cave 

Must  serve  Thee  for  a  grave, 
Who  wast  Thyself  the  Rock  of  our  salvation ! 

3  0  Prince  of  Life !  I  know 
That  when  I  too  lie  low, 

Thou  wilt  at  last  my  soul  from  death  awaken : 

Wherefore  I  will  not  shrink 

From  the  grave's  awful  brink  ; 
The  heart  that  trusts  in  Thee  sh*\ll  ne'er  be  shaken. 

4  To  me  the  darksome  tomb 
Is  but  a  narrow  room, 

Where  I  may  rest  in  peace,  from  sorrow  free. 

Thy  Death  shall  give  me  power 

To  cry  in  that  dark  hour, 
O  Death !  O  Grave !  where  is  your  victory  ? 


582  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

5  The  grave  can  naught  destroy ; 
Only  the  flesh  can  die, 

And  e'en  the  body  triumphs  o'er  decay : 
Clothed  by  Thy  wondrous  might 
In  robes  of  dazzling  light, 

This  flesh  shall  burst  the  grave  at  that  Last  Day. 

6  My  Jesus,  day  by  day, 
Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

Beside  the  tomb  where  in  my  heart  Thou'rt  laid. 

Thy  bitter  Death  shall  be 

My  constant  memory, 
My  guide  at  last  into  death's  awful  shade. 

Salomo  Franck.  1685. 

Tr.  Catherine   Winkworth.  1855. 

187  c.  m. 

JESUS,  Thy  soul,  for  ever  blest, 
Hath  gone  among  the  dead, 
And  to  his  peaceful  place  of  rest 
The  dying  thief  hath  led. 

2  And  all  for  us ;  that  when,  ere  long, 

We  shall  resign  our  breath, 

We  may  not  fear  to  go  among 

The  unseen  shades  of  death. 

3  In  death's  dark  vale  I  soon  must  be, 

But  I  will  nothing  fear ; 
Thy  rod  and  staff  will  comfort  me ; 
Thou  hast  Thyself  been  there. 

Isaac  Williams.  1842.  a. 

ISo         Der  Dut  Herr  Jesu,  Ruh  und  Bast.         L.  M. 

LORD  Jesus,  Who,  our  souls  to  save, 
Didst  rest  and  slumber  in  the  grave, 
Now  grant  us  all  in  Thee  to  rest, 
And  here  to  live  as  seems  Thee  best. 


EASTER.  583 

2  Give  us  the  strength,  the  dauntless  faith, 
That  Thou  hast  purchased  with  Thy  Death, 
And  lead  us  to  that  glorious  place, 
Where  we  shall  see  the  Father's  face. 

3  O  Lamb  of  God,  Who  once  was  slain, 
We  thank  Thee  for  that  bitter  pain. 
Let  us  partake  Thy  Death,  that  we 
May  enter  into  Life  with  Thee. 

Georg  Werner.  1638. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858. 


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189  8.7. 

AIL,  all  hail,  Thou  Lord  of  glory! 
Thee  our  Father,  Thee  we  own ! 
Abraham  heard  not  of  our  story, 
Israel  ne'er  our  name  hath  known  : 

But,  Redeemer,  Thou  hast  sought  us, 
Thou  hast  heard  Thy  children's  wail ; 

Thou  with  Thy  dear  Blood  hast  bought  us ; 
Hail,  Thou  mighty  Victor,  hail! 

Arthur  Cleveland  Coxe.  1843. 


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EASTER. 
:-'-■  L.M. 

E  dies,  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies  ! 
Lo  !  Salem's  daughters  weep  around. 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies  ; 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 

2  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree: 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ; 

But  lo,  what  sudden  joys  we  see ! 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 

3  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb ! 
The  tomb  in  vain  forbids  His  rise : 

Cherubic  legions  guard  Him  home, 
And  shout  Him  welcome  to  the  skies. 


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584  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

4  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 

How  high  your  great  Deliverer  reigns. 
Sing  how  he  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster,  Death,  in  chains. 

5  Say,  "  Live  for  ever,  wondrous  King, 

Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save  !  " 
Then  ask  the  monster :   "  Where's  thy  sting  ? 
And  where's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave  ?" 

Isaac  Watts.  1705.  a. 

191  87.77. 

"HO  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom, 
All  His  raiment  stained  with  blood, 
To  the  captive  speaking  freedom, 
Bringing  and  bestowing  good ; 
Glorious  in  the  garb  He  wears, 
Glorious  in  the  spoil  He  bears  ? 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour,  now  victorious, 
Travelling  onward  in  His  might ; 

'Tis  the  Saviour ;  O  how  glorious 

To  His  people  is  the  sight ! 
Satan  conquered  and  the  grave, 
Jesus  now  is  strong  to  save. 

3  Why  that  blood  His  raiment  staining? 
'Tis  the  blood  of  many  slain  : 

Of  His  foes  there's  none  remaining, 

None  the  contest  to  maintain. 
Fall'n  they  are,  no  more  to  rise ; 
All  their  glory  prostrate  lies. 

4  Mighty  Victor !  reign  for  ever, 
Wear  the  crown  so  dearly  won  ; 

Never  shall  Thy  people,  never, 

Cease  to  sing  what  Thou  hast  done  ; 
Thou  hast  fought  Thy  people's  foes ; 
Thou  hast  healed  Thy  people's  woes. 

Thomas  Kelly.  1815.  a. 


EASTER.  585 

192  7s. 

CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day, 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say. 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ; 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won ; 
Lo  !  the  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er ; 
Lo !  He  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal ; 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell ! 
Death  in  vain  forbids  His  rise  ; 
Christ  hath  opened  Paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King  ; 
Where,  O  Death,  is  now  thy  sting  ? 
Dying  once,  He  all  doth  save ; 
Where  thy  victory,  O  Grave  ? 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head  : 
Made  like  Him,  like  Him  we  rise  ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies  ! 

6  Hail,  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven ! 
Praise  to  Thee  by  both  be  given  : 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now  ; 
Hail,  the  Resurrection  Thou  ! 

Chxtrles  Wesley.  1740. 
j|_y^j  'Avaardcrecjs  v^epa.  7.6.  D. 

THE  day  of  Resurrection ! 
Earth,  tell  it  out  abroad ! 
The  Passover  of  gladness, 

The  Passover  of  God ! 
From  death  to  Life  eternal, 
From  earth  unto  the  sky, 
Our  Christ  hath  brought  us  over, 
With  hymns  of  victory. 


586  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

2  Our  hearts  be  pure  from  evil, 

That  we  may  see  aright 
The  Lord  in  rays  eternal 

Of  resurrection  light : 
And  listening  to  His  accents, 

May  hear,  so  calm  and  plain, 
His  own  "  All  hail !  " — and,  hearing, 

May  raise  the  victor  strain. 

3  Now  let  the  heavens  be  joyful ! 

Let  earth  her  song  begin  ! 
Let  all  the  world  keep  triumph, 

And  all  that  is  therein  : 
In  grateful  exultation 

Their  notes  let  all  things  blend, 
For  Christ  the  Lord  hath  risen, 

Our  Joy  that  hath  no  end. 

John  of  Damascus,  ab.  760. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Neale.  1862.  a, 

194:  , Aaw/iev  TravT£;  \aoi.  Trochaic.  7.6. 

COME,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 
Of  triumphant  gladness ! 
God  hath  brought  His  Israel 
Into  joy  from  sadness  ! 

2  'Tis  the  Spring  of  souls  to-day : 

Christ  hath  burst  His  prison  ; 
And  from  three  days'  sleep  in  death, 
As  a  sun,  hath  risen. 

3  All  the  winter  of  our  sins, 

Long  and  dark,  is  flying 
From  His  light,  to  Whom  we  give 
Thanks  and  praise  undying. 

4  Neither  might  the  gates  of  death, 

Nor  the  tomb's  dark  portal, 


EASTER.  587 

Nor  the  watchers,  nor  the  seal, 
Hold  Thee  as  a  mortal : 

5  But  to-day  amidst  the  twelve 
Thou  didst  stand,  bestowing 
That  Thy  peace,  which  evermore 
Passeth  human  knowing. 

John  of  Damascus,  ab.  780 . 
Tr.  John  Mason  Neale,  1859. 

J_9o  Jesus,  meine  Zuversicht.  7.8.7.7. 

JESUS  CHRIST,  my  sure  defence 
And  my  Saviour,  ever  liveth  ; 
Knowing  this,  my  confidence 
Rests  upon  the  hope  it  giveth, 

Though  the  night  of  death  be  fraught 
Still  with  many  an  anxious  thought. 

2  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  lives ! 
I,  too,  unto  life  must  waken  : 

He  will  have  me  where  He  is : 
Shall  my  courage  then  be  shaken  ? 
Shall  I  fear  ?     Or  could  the  Head 
Rise  and  leave  its  members  dead  ? 

3  Nay,  too  closely  am  I  bound 
Unto  Him  by  hope  for  ever ; 

Faith's  strong  hand  the  Rock  hath  found, 
Grasped  it,  and  will  leave  it  never : 
Not  the  ban  of  death  can  part 
From  its  Lord  the  trusting  heart. 

4  What  now  sickens,  mourns,  and  sighs, 
Christ  with  Him  in  glory  bringeth  : 

Earthly  is  the  seed  that  dies, 
Heavenly  from  the  grave  it  springeth. 
Natural  is  the  death  we  die, 
Spiritual  our  life  on  high. 


588  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

5       Saviour,  draw  away  our  heart 
Now  from  pleasures  base  and  hollow, 
Let  us  there  with  Thee  have  part, 
Here  on  earth  Thy  footsteps  follow. 
Fix  our  hearts  beyond  the  skies, 
Whither  we  ourselves  would  rise. 

Louise  Henriette  von  Brandenburg  (?)  1653. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1862. 

XOo  Jesus  lebt!  mit  Ihm  auch  ich.  7.8.7.7. 

JESUS  lives  !  no  longer  now 
Can  thy  terrors,  Death  appal  me  ; 
Jesus  lives  !  by  this  I  know 
From  the  grave  He  will  recall  me. 
Brighter  scenes  will  then  commence ; 
This  shall  be  my  confidence. 

2  Jesus  lives  !  to  Him  the  Throne 
High  o'er  heaven  and  earth  is  given  : 

I  shall  go  where  He  is  gone, 
Live  and  reign  with  Him  in  heaven. 

God  is  pledged  ;  weak  doubtings,  hence ! 
This  shall  be  my  confidence. 

3  Jesus  lives !  for  me  He  died, 
Hence  will  I,  to  Jesus  living, 

Pure  in  heart  and  act  abide, 
Praise  to  Him  and  glory  giving. 
Freely  God  doth  aid  dispense ; 
This  shall  be  my  confidence. 

4  Jesus  lives  !  I  know  full  well, 
Naught  from  me  His  Love  shall  sever ; 

Life,  nor  death,  nor  powers  of  hell, 
Part  me  now  from  Christ  for  ever. 
God  will  be  a  sure  Defence : 
This  shall  be  my  confidence. 


EASTER.  589 

5       Jesus  lives  !  henceforth  is  death 

But  the  gate  of  Life  immortal ; 

This  shall  calm  my  trembling  breath, 

When  I  pass  its  gloomy  portal. 
Faith  shall  cry,  as  fails  each  sense, 
"  Lord,  Thou  art  my  Confidence !  " 

Christian  F.  Qeilert.   1757. 

Tr.  Frances  Elizabeth  Cox.  1841-64. 

XDT  Willkommen,  Held  im  Streite.  C.  M. 

WELCOME,  Thou  Victor  in  the  strife, 
Welcome  from  out  the  cave ! 
To  day  we  triumph  in  Thy  life 
Around  Thine  empty  grave. 

2  Our  enemy  is  put  to  shame, 

His  short-lived  triumph  o'er ; 
Our  God  is  with  us,  we  exclaim, 
We  fear  our  foe  no  more. 

3  The  dwellings  of  the  just  resound 

With  songs  of  victory  ; 
For  in  their  midst  Thou,  Lord,  art  found, 
And  bringest  peace  with  Thee. 

4  O  let  Thy  conquering  banner  wave 

O'er  hearts  Thou  makest  free  ; 
And  point  the  path  that  from  the  grave 
Leads  heavenward  up  to  Thee. 

5  We  bury  all  our  sin  and  crime 

Deep  in  our  Saviour's  tomb, 
And  seek  the  treasure  there,  that  time 
Nor  change  can  e'er  consume. 

6  Fearless  we  lay  us  in  the  tomb, 

And  sleep  the  night  away, 
If  Thou  art  there  to  break  the  gloom, 
And  call  us  back  to  day. 


590  THE    CHURCH    YEAR. 

7  Death  hurts  us  not :  his  power  is  gone, 
And  pointless  all  his  darts  : 
God's  favor  now  on  us  hath  shone, 
Joy  filleth  all  our  hearts. 

Benjamin  Schmolck.  1712. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1855. 

198  cm. 

FATHER  of  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord, 
My  Saviour,  and  my  Head, 
I  trust  in  Thee,  Whose  powerful  word 
Hath  raised  Him  from  the  dead. 

2  Thou  knowest  for  my  offence  He  died, 

And  rose  again  for  me; 
Fully  and  freely  justified, 
That  I  might  live  to  Thee. 

3  Eternal  life  to  all  mankind 

Thou  hast  in  Jesus  given  ; 
And  all  who  seek,  in  Him,  shall  find 
The  happiness  of  Heaven. 

4  Obedient  faith,  that  waits  on  Thee, 

Thou  never  wilt  reprove  ; 
But  Thou  wilt  form  Thy  Son  in  me, 
And  perfect  me  in  love. 

5  To  Thee  the  glory  of  Thy  power 

And  faithfulness  I  give. 
I  shall  in  Christ,  at  that  glad  hour, 
And  Christ  in  me  shall  live. 

CTiarles  Wesley.  1742. 


ASCENSION. 
199  Psalm  24.  L.  M. 

kUB.  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead  ; 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  : 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 


o 


ASCENSION.  591 

2  There  His  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay : 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates ! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way ! 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene : 
He  claims  these  mansions  as  His  right ; 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

4  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  ? 

The  Lord,  that  all  His  foes  o'ercame ; 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew  ; 
And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  name. 

Charles  Wesley.  1741. 

200  7s. 

AIL  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise, 
Glorious,  to  His  native  skies ! 
Christ,  awhile  to  mortals  given, 
Reascends  His  native  heaven. 


H 


2  There  the  glorious  triumph  waits ; 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates ! 
Wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene ; 
Take  the  King  of  Glory  in  ! 

3  Him  though  highest  heaven  receives, 
Still  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves  ; 
Though  returning  to  His  throne, 
Still  He  calls  mankind  His  own. 

4  See,  He  lifts  His  hands  above  ! 
See,  He  shows  the  prints  of  love ! 
Hark,  His  gracious  lips  bestow 
Blessings  on  His  Church  below ! 

5  Still  for  us  His  death  He  pleads  ; 
Prevalent,  He  intercedes : 

Near  Himself  prepares  our  place, 
Harbinger  of  human  race. 


592  THE    CHURCH    YEAR. 

6  There  we  shall  with  Thee  remain, 
Partners  of  Thy  endless  reign  ; 
There  Thy  face  unclouded  see, 
Find  our  heaven  of  heavens  in  Thee. 

Charles  Wesley.  1739.  a. 
201  Hymnurn  canamus  glorice.  L.  M. 

A  HYMN  of  glory  let  us  sing ; 
New  hymns  throughout  the  world  shall  ring ; 
By  a  new  way  none  ever  trod, 
Christ  mounteth  to  the  throne  of  God. 

2  May  our  affections  thither  tend, 
And  thither  constantly  ascend, 
Where,  seated  on  the  Father's  throne, 
Thee  reigning  in  the  heavens  we  own ! 

3  Be  Thou  our  present  Joy,  O  Lord, 
Who  wilt  be  ever  our  Reward : 
And  as  the  countless  ages  flee, 
May  all  our  glory  be  in  Thee ! 

Venerable  Bede.  d.  735. 

T>:  Elizabeth  Rundell  Charles.  1858. 


0 


202  Jem,  nostra  Redeniptio.  C.  M. 

CHRIST,  our  Hope,  our  heart's  Desire, 
Redemption's  only  Spring ! 
Creator  of  the  world  art  Thou, 
Its  Saviour  and  its  King. 

2  How  vast  the  mercy  and  the  Love 
Which  laid  our  sins  on  Thee, 

And  led  Thee  to  a  cruel  death, 
To  set  Thy  people  free ! 

3  But  now  the  bands  of  death  are  burst, 
The  ransom  has  been  paid  ; 

And  Thou  art  on  Thy  Father's  throne, 
In  glorious  robes  arrayed. 


ASCENSION.  593 

O  may  Thy  mighty  Love  prevail 

Our  sinful  souls  to  spare ! 
O  may  we  come  before  Thy  throne, 

And  find  acceptance  there  ! 

O  Christ,  be  Thou  our  present  Joy, 

Our  future  great  Reward  ; 
Our  only  glory  may  it  be 

To  glory  in  the  Lord  ! 

Before  900. 


D 


Tr.  John  Chandler.  1837. 

203  Zeuch  uns  nach  Dir.  7.6. 

(RAW  us  to  Thee,  Lord  Jesus, 
And  we  will  hasten  on  ; 
For  strong  desire  doth  seize  us 
To  go  where  Thou  art  gone. 

Draw  us  to  Thee ;  enlighten 
These  hearts  to  find  Thy  way, 

That. else  the  tempests  frighten, 
Or  pleasures  lure  astray. 

Draw  us  to  Thee ;  and  teach  us 

Even  now  that  rest  to  find, 
Where  turmoils  cannot  reach  us, 

Nor  cares  weigh  down  the  mind. 

Draw  us  to  Thee ;  nor  leave  us 

Till  all  our  path  is  trod, 
Then  in  Thine  arms  receive  us, 

And  bear  us  home  to  God. 

Friederich  Fabricius.  1668. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1862. 


204  c.  m. 

THOU,  Who  thus  exalted  art, 
On  Whom  our  souls  rely, 
Grant  to  us  now,  in  mind  and  heart, 
To  dwell  with  Thee  on  high  ! 


o 


594  THE   CHURCH  YEAR. 

2  And  when  at  length  redeemed  by  Thee, 
The  just  from  sleep  shall  rise, 
With  theirs  our  happy  portion  be, 
A  home  beyond  the  skies. 

B.  J.  W.  1832. 


KINGDOM  AND  GLORY  OF  CHRIST. 
205  CM. 

TPHE  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 
_L    Is  crowned  with  glory  now  ; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 

Is  His  by  sovereign  right : 
The  King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords, 
And  heaven's  eternal  Light. 

3  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  joy  of  all  below, 
To  whom  He  manifests  His  Love, 
And  grants  His  Name  to  know. 

4  To  them  the  Cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given ; 

Their  name  an  everlasting  name, 

Their  joy  the  joy  of  heaven. 

5  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 

They  reign  with  Him  above  ; 
Their  profit  and  their  joy  to  know 
The  mystery  of  His  Love. 

6  The  Cross  He  bore  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  death  to  Him : 
His  people's  hope,  His  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasting  theme. 

Thomas  Kelly.  1820.  a. 


KINGDOM   AND   GLORY   OF   CHRIST.  595 


H 


206  8.7.7.7. 

ARK !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 
Sound  the  note  of  praise  above ! 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices ; 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love. 
See,  He  sits  on  yonder  throne ; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  Jesus,  hail !  Whose  glory  brightens 

All  above,  and  makes  it  fair  : 
Lord  of  life,  Thy  smile  enlightens, 

Cheers,  and  charms  Thy  people  here. 
When  we  think  of  Love  like  Thine, 
Lord,. we  own  it  Love  divine. 

3  King  of  glory,  reign  for  ever; 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown  : 
Nothing  from  Thy  Love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  Thou  hast  made  Thine  own  ; 
Happy  objects  of  Thy  grace, 
Destined  to  behold  Thy  face. 

4  Saviour,  hasten  Thine  appearing ; 

Bring,  O  bring  the  glorious  day, 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we'll  sing, 
"  Glory,  glory  to  our  King." 

Thomas  Kelly.  1806.  a. 

207  h.  m. 

REJOICE,  the  Lord  is  King ! 
Your  Lord  and  King  adore  ; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
And  triumph  evermore ; 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice, 
Rejoice,  for  evermore,  rejoice. 


596  THE   CHURCH  YEAR. 

2  Jesus,  the  Saviour,  reigns, 

The  God  of  truth  and  love  ; 
When  He  had  purged  our  stains 
He  took  His  seat  above  : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  etc. 

3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven : 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 
Are  to  our  Jesus  given. 
Lift  up  your  heart,  etc. 

4  He  sits  at  God's  right  hand, 

Till  all  His  foes  submit, 
And  bow  to  His  command, 
And  fall  beneath  His  feet. 
Lift  up  your  heart,  etc. 

5  He  all  His  foes  shall  quell, 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy ; 
And  every  bosom  swell 
With  pure  seraphic  joy: 
Lift  up  your  heart,  etc. 

6  Kejoice  in  glorious  hope ; 

Jesus,  the  Judge,  shall  come, 
And  take  His  servants  up 
To  their  eternal  home : 
We  soon  shall  hear  the  archangel's  voice, 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  Rejoice ! 

Charles  Wesley.  1746. 
208  Siegesfilrste,  Ehrenkonig.  8.7.7.7. 

CONQUERING  Prince  and  Lord  of  glory, 
Majesty  enthroned  in  light! 
All  the  heavens  are  bowed  before  Thee, 
Far  beyond  them  spreads  Thy  might. 
Shall  I  fall  not  at  Thy  feet, 
And  my  heart  with  rapture  beat, 


KINGDOM   AND   GLORY   OF   CHRIST.  597 

Now  Thy  glory  is  displayed, 

Thine  ere  yet  the  worlds  were  made  ? 

As  I  watch  Thee  far  ascending 

To  the  right  hand  of  the  throne, 
See  the  host  before  Thee  bending, 
Praising  Thee  in  sweetest  tone, 
Shall  not  I  too  at  Thy  feet 
Here  the  angels'  strain  repeat, 
And  rejoice  that  heaven  doth  ring, 
With  the  triumph  of  my  King? 

Power  and  Spirit  are  o'ernowing ; 

On  me  also  be  they  poured : 
Every  hindrance  overthrowing, 

Make  Thy  foes  Thy  footstool,  Lord. 
Yea,  let  earth's  remotest  end 
To  Thy  righteous  sceptre  bend ; 
Make  Thy  way  before  Thee  plain, 
O'er  all  hearts  and  spirits  reign. 

Lo,  Thy  presence  now  is  filling 

All  Thy  Church  in  every  place, 
Fill  my  heart  too,  make  me  willing 
In  this  season  of  Thy  grace. 

Come,  Thou  King  of  glory,  come, 
Deign  to  make  my  heart  Thy  home, 
There  abide  and  rule  alone, 
As  upon  Thy  heavenly  throne. 

Thou  art  leaving  me,  yet  bringing 
God  and  heaven  most  inly  near  : 
From  this  earthly  life  upspringing, 
As  though  still  I  saw  Thee  here. 
Let  my  heart,  transplanted  hence, 
Strange  to  earth,  and  time,  and  sense, 
Dwell  with  Thee  in  heaven  e'en  now, 
Where  our  only  joy  art  Thou  ! 

Gerhard  Tersteegen.  1737. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1861. 


598 


THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 


209  L.  M. 

KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives ! 
What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives! 


i 

Hel 
Hel 


2  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  His  Love, 


He 


ves,  He  lives,  Who  once  was  dead, 
ves,  my  ever-living  Head. 


ves  to  plead  for  me  above, 


He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

He  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply, 
He  lives  to  guide  me  with  His  eye, 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  when  faint, 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
He  lives  to  wipe  away  my  tears, 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  lives,  all  blessings  to  impart. 

He  lives,  and  grants  me  daily  breath ; 
He  lives,  and  I  shall  conquer  death ; 
He  lives,  my  mansion  to  prepare  ; 
He  lives,  to  bring  me  safely  there. 

He  lives,  all  glory  to  His  Name ! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same ; 

0  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 

1  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives ! 

From  Samuel  Medley.  1775. 


210 

JESUS,  my  great  High  Priest, 
Offered  His  blood  and  died ; 
My  guilty  conscience  seeks 
No  sacrifice  beside. 
His  powerful  Blood  did  once  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 


H.M. 


KINGDOM   AND    GLORY    OF    CHRIST.  599 

2  To  this  dear  Surety's  hand 

Will  I  commit  my  cause  ; 
He  answers  and  fulfils 

His  Father's  broken  laws. 
Behold  my  soul  at  freedom  set ; 
My  Surety  paid  the  dreadful  debt. 

3  My  Advocate  appears 

For  my  defence  on  high  ; 
The  Father  bows  His  ears, 
And  lays  His  thunder  by. 
Not  all  that  hell  or  sin  can  say, 
Shall  turn  His  heart,  His  love  away. 

4  Should  all  the  hosts  of  death, 

And  powers  of  hell  unknown, 
Put  their  most  dreadful  forms 

Of  rage  and  mischief  on, 
I  shall  be  safe,  for  Christ  displays 
Superior  power  and  guardian  grace. 

Isaac  Watts.  1709. 


211  H.  M. 

ARISE,  my  soul,  arise, 
Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears ; 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 
In  my  behalf  appears ; 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
My  name  is  written  on  His  hands. 

2  He  ever  lives  above, 

For  me  to  intercede ; 
His  all-redeeming  Love, 

His  precious  Blood  to  plead ; 
His  Blood  atoned  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 


600  THE   CHURCH  YEAR. 

3  Fwe  bleeding  wounds  He  bears, 

^Received  on  Calvary; 
They  pour  effectual  prayers, 
They  strongly  speak  for  me ; 
Forgive  him,  O  forgive,  they  cry, 
Nor  let  that  ransomed  sinner  die ! 

4  The  Father  hears  Him  pray, 

His  dear  anointed  One ; 
He  cannot  turn  away 

The  Presence  of  His  Son ; 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  Blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

5  My  God  is  reconciled, 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear : 
He  owns  me  for  His  child, 
I  can  no  longer  fear ; 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  Father,  Abba  Father !  cry. 

Charles  Wesley.  1742. 

212  L-  M.  6  lines. 

WHEN  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark  and  friends  are  few, 
On  Him  I  lean,  Who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienced  every  human  pain  ; 
He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  wisdom's  narrow  way, 
To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 

Or  do  the  sin  I  would  not  do ; 

Still  He,  Who  felt  temptation's  power, 

Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  When  vexing  thoughts  within  me  rise, 
And,  sore  dismayed,  my  spirit  dies, 


PRAISE    TO    CHRIST.  601 

Still  He,  Who  once  vouchsafed  to  bear 
The  sickening  anguish  of  despair, 
Shall  sweetly  soothe,  shall  gently  dry, 
The  throbbing  heart,  the  streaming  eye. 

4  When  sorrowing  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  what  was  once  a  friend, 
And  from  his  voice,  his  hand,  his  smile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while ; 

Thou,  Saviour,  seest  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  Thou  didst  weep  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

5  And  O,  when  I  have  safely  past 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  still  uuchanging,  watch  beside 
My  painful  bed,  for  Thou  hast  died  ; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

Sir  Robert  Grant.  1806. 


PRAISE  TO  CHRIST. 

2X3  Gloriosi  Salvatoris.  8.7.  6  lines. 

TO  the  Name  of  our  salvation 
Honor,  worship,  thanks,  we  pay  ; 
Which,  for  many  a  generation, 

Hid  in  God's  foreknowledge  lay, 
But  with  holy  exultation 
We  may  sing  aloud  to-day. 

2  Jesus  is  the  Name  we  treasure, 

Name  beyond  what  worlds  can  tell ; 

Name  of  gladness,  Name  of  pleasure, 
Ear  and  heart  delighting  well ; 

Name  of  sweetness,  passing  measure, 
Saving  us  from  sin  and  hell. 


602  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

3  'Tis  the  Name  for  adoration ; 

'Tis  the  Name  of  Victory  ; 
'Tis  the  Name  for  meditation 

In  this  vale  of  misery  ; 
'Tis  the  Name  for  veneration 

By  the  citizens  on  high. 

4  Jesus  is  the  Name  exalted 

Over  every  other  name ; 
In  this  Name,  whene'er  assaulted, 

We  can  put  our  foes  to  shame ; 
Strength  to  them  who  else  had  halted, 

Eyes  to  blind,  and  feet  to  lame. 

5  Jesus,  we,  Thy  Name  adoring, 

Long  to  see  Thee  as  Thou  art ; 
Of  Thy  clemency  imploring 

So  to  write  it  in  our  heart. 
That  hereafter,  upward  soaring, 

We  with  angels  may  have  part. 

From  John  Mason  Neale.  1851. 


For  Palm  Sunday. 
2X4:  Gloria,  laus,  et  honor.  7.6. 

LL  glory,  praise,  and  honor 
To  Thee,  Redeemer  King ; 
To  Whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  hosannas  ring. 


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2  Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 

Thou  David's  royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  Name  comest, 
The  King,  the  Blessed  One ! 

3  The  company  of  angels 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high, 
And  mortal  men,  and  all  things 
Created,  make  reply. 


PKAISE   TO    CHRIST.  603 

The  people  of  the  Hebrews 

With  palms  before  Thee  went ; 
Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 

Before  Thee  we  present. 
To  Thee  before  Thy  Passion 

They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise ; 
To  Thee,  now  high  exalted, 

Our  melody  we  raise. 
Thou  didst  accept  their  praises ; 

Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest, 

Thou  good  and  gracious  King ! 

Theodulph  of  Orleans,  d.  821. 
Tr.  John  3fason  Neale.  1856.  a. 


A 


215  c.  m. 

LL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name  ! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 
Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall, 

Hail  Him  Who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Hail  Him,  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 
Whom  David  Lord  did  call ; 

The  God  incarnate,  Man  divine  : 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 

Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

5  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 
On  this  terrestrial  ball, 

To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 


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604  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

6  O  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng 
We  at  His  feet  may  fall ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

From  Edward  Perronet.  1780.  a. 

216  cm. 

AIL,  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord! 
Let  powers  immortal  sing, 
Adore  the  co-eternal  Word, 
Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King  ! 

2  To  Thee  all  angels  cry  aloud, 
Thy  Name  hosannas  ring ; 

Around  Thy  throne  their  myriads  crowd, 
And  shout,  The  Lord  is  King ! 

3  Hail  Him,  they  cry,  ye  sons  of  light, 
Of  joy  the  eternal  Spring ; 

Praise  Him  Who  formed  you  by  His  might,. 
Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King ! 

4  Hail  Him,  ye  saints,  Whose  love  for  you 
Has  drawn  the  monster's  sting ; 

O  render  to  the  Lord  His  due ; 
Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King  ! 

5  Cry  out  and  shout,  fair  Zion's  land ! 
Ye  priests,  your  offerings  bring ; 

Watchmen,  that  on  her  ramparts  stand, 
O  shout,  the  Lord  is  King ! 

6  Let  worlds  above  and  worlds  below, 
In  songs  united  sing ; 

And,  while  eternal  ages  flow, 
Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King ! 

Ediuard  Perronet  1785.  a- 

217  c.  m. 

FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  great  Redeemer's  praise ! 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  His  grace ! 


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PRAISE   TO   CHRIST.  605 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honors  of  Thy  Name. 

3  Jesus,  the  Name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  cancelled  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free  ; 
His  Blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean ; 
His  Blood  avails  for  me. 

5  Look  unto  Him,  ye  nations ;  own 

Your  God,  ye  fallen  race ; 
Look,  and  be  saved  through  faith  alone, 
Be  justified  by  grace. 

6  See  all  your  sins  on  Jesus  laid  ; 

The  Lamb  of  God  was  slain  : 
His  soul  was  once  an  offering  made 
For  every  soul  of  man. 

7  Glory  to  God,  and  praise,  and  love, 

Be  ever,  ever  given  ; 
By  saints  below  and  saints  above, 
The  Church  in  earth  and  heaven. 

Charles  Wesley.  1740.  a. 

218  h.  M. 

LET  earth  and  heaven  combine, 
Angels  and  men  agree, 
To  praise  in  songs  divine 
The  incarnate  Deity : 
To  adore  the  all-atoning  Lamb, 
And  bless  the  sound  of  Jesus'  Name. 


606  THE   CHURCH  YEAR. 

2  Jesus !  transporting  sound  ! 

The  Joy  of  earth  and  heaven ; 
No  other  help  is  found, 

No  other  name  is  given, 
By  which  we  can  salvation  have ; 
But  Jesus  came  the  world  to  save. 

3  For  me  and  all  mankind 

The  Lamb  of  God  was  slain  : 
My  Lord  His  life  resigned 

For  every  soul  of  man  : 
Loving  to  all,  He  none  passed  by, 
He  would  not  have  one  sinner  die. 

4  O  unexampled  Love  ! 

O  all-redeeming  Grace ! 
How  swiftly  didst  Thou  move 

To  save  a  fallen  race  ! 
What  shall  I  do  to  make  it  known, 
What  Thou  for  all  mankind  hast  done  ? 

Charles  Wesley.  1744. 

219  h.  M. 

JOIN  all  the  glorious  names 
Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 
That  angels  ever  bore: 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  His  worth ; 
Too  mean  to  set  my  Saviour  forth. 

2       But  O,  what  gentle  terms, 

What  condescending  ways, 
Doth  our  Redeemer  use, 

To  teach  His  heavenly  grace ! 
Mine  eyes  with  joy  and  wonder  see 
What  forms  of  love  He  bears  for  me. 


PRAISE   TO   CHRIST.  607 

Arrayed  in  mortal  flesh, 

He  like  an  angel  stands ; 
And  holds  the  promises 

And  pardons  in  His  hands : 
Commissioned  from  His  Father's  throne, 
To  make  His  grace  to  mortals  known. 

Great  Prophet  of  my  God, 

My  tongue  would  bless  Thy  Name ; 
By  Thee  the  joyful  news 
Of  our  salvation  came  ; 
The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven. 

Be  Thou  my  Counsellor, 

My  Pattern  and  my  Guide  ; 
And  through  this  desert  land 
btill  keep  me  near  Thy  side  ; 
O  let  my  feet  ne'er  run  astray, 
Nor  rove,  nor  seek  the  crooked  way ! 

Isaac  Watts.  1709. 


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220  8.7.7.7. 

kNE  there  is  above  all  others, 
Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend  : 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 

Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end  : 
They  who  once  His  kindness  prove, 
Find  it  everlasting  Love. 

Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 
Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood? 

But  this  Saviour  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled  in  Him  to  God  : 

This  was  boundless  Love  indeed : 

Jesus  is  a  Friend  in  need. 


608  THE   CHURCH  YEAR. 

3  When  He  lived  on  earth  abased, 

Friend  of  sinners  was  His  name : 
Now,  above  all  glory  raised, 

He  rejoices  in  the  same  : 
Still  He  calls  them  brethren,  friends, 
And  to  all  their  wants  attends. 

4  O  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften ! 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love. 
We,  alas !  forget  too  often 

What  a  Friend  we  have  above  : 
But  when  home  our  souls  are  brought, 
We  will  love  Thee  as  we  ought. 


H 


John  Newton.  1779 

221  cm. 

"OW  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear  ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 

'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  Name !  the  Rock  on  which  I  build, 
My  Shield  and  Hiding-place  ; 

My  never-failing  Treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  By  Thee  my  prayers  acceptance  gain, 
Although  with  sin  defiled : 

Satan  accuses  me  in  vain, 
And  I  am  owned  a  child. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 
And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 

But,  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 


PEAISE   TO    CHRIST.  609 

6  Till  then,  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 
With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  Name 
Kefresh  my  soul  in  death. 

John  Newton.  1779. 

222  7s. 

SWEETER  sounds  than  music  knows 
Charm  me  in  Emmanuel's  Name ; 
All  her  hopes  my  spirit  owes 

To  His  birth,  and  cross,  and  shame. 

2  When  He  came,  the  angels  sung, 

"  Glory  be  to  God  on  high  ;  " 
Lord,  unloose  my  stammering  tongue  ; 
Who  should  louder  sing  than  I  ? 

3  Did  the  Lord  a  man  become, 

That  He  might  the  law  fulfill, 
Bleed  and  suffer  in  my  room, 

And  canst  thou,  my  tongue,  be  still  ? 

4  No  ;  I  must  my  praises  bring, 

Though  they  worthless  are,  and  weak ; 
For,  should  I  refuse  to  sing, 

Sure  the  very  stones  would  speak. 

6  O  my  Saviour,  Shield,  and  Sun, 

Shepherd,  Brother,  Lord,  and  Friend — 
Every  precious  name  in  one  ! 
I  will  love  Thee  without  end. 

John  Newton.  1779.  a. 

223  ft. 

JESUS !  Name  of  wondrous  love 
Name  all  other  names  above ! 
Name  at  which  must  every  knee 
Bow  in  deep  humility. 


610  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

2  Jesus  !  Name  of  priceless  worth 
To  the  fallen  sons  of  earth, 
For  the  promise  that  it  gave — 
"  Jesus  shall  His  people  save." 

3  Jesus !  Name  of  mercy  mild, 
Given  to  the  Holy  Child, 
When  the  cup  of  human  woe 
First  He  tasted  here  below. 

4  Jesus  !  only  Name  that's  given 
Under  all  the  mighty  heaven, 
Whereby  man,  to  sin  enslaved, 
Bursts  his  fetters,  and  is  saved. 

5  Jesus  !  Name  of  wondrous  Love  ! 
Human  Name  of  Him  above ! 
Pleading  only  this,  we  flee, 
Helpless,  O  our  God,  to  Thee. 

WiUiarn  Walsham  How.  1854. 


COMMUNION  WITH  CHRIST. 

2i2ijt-  Jesu,  dulcis  Jlemoria.  C.  M. 

JESUS !  the  very  thought  of  Thee 
With  sweetness  fills  the  breast ; 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 

2  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Thy  blest  Name, 
O  Saviour  of  mankind  ! 

3  O  Hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

O  Joy  of  all  the  meek  ! 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art, 
How  good  to  those  who  seek  ! 


COMMUNION   WITH    CHRIST.  611 

4  But  what  to  those  who  find  ?  ah,  this 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show ; 
The  Love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is, 
None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  Thou  ! 

As  Thou  our  Prize  wilt  be ; 
Jesus,  be  Thou  our  Glory  now, 
And  through  eternity ! 

Bernard  of  Clairvaux.  d.  1158. 
Tr.  Edward  Caswall.  1849. 


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225  Jesus  Rex  admirdbilis.  C.  M. 

JESUS !  King  most  wonderful, 
Thou  Conqueror  renowned ; 
Thou  Sweetness  most  ineffable, 
In  Whom  all  joys  are  found  ! 

2  When  once  Thou  visitest  the  heart, 
Then  truth  begins  to  shine : 

Then  earthly  vanities  depart, 
Then  kindles  love  divine. 

3  O  Jesus,  Light  of  all  below ! 
Thou  Fount  of  life  and  fire ! 

Surpassing  all  the  joys  we  know, 
All  that  we  can  desire, — 

4  May  every  heart  confess  Thy  Name, 
And  ever  Thee  adore ; 

And,  seeking  Thee,  itself  inflame 
To  seek  Thee  more  and  more. 

5  Thee  may  our  tongues  for  ever  bless ; 
Thee  may  we  love  alone  ; 

And  ever  in  our  lives  express 
The  image  of  Thine  own. 

Bernard  of  Clairvaux.  d.  115S„ 
Tr.  Edward  Caswall.  1849. 


612  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

226  7s.  6  lines. 

LORD,  and  whither  shall  we  go  ? 
Thou  alone  hast  words  of  life ! 
In  our  stormy  griefs  below, 

Who,  but  Thou,  can  heal  the  strife 
Sin  and  sorrow  round  us  bring, 
In  life's  vale  while  wandering  ? 

2  Blessed  Christ !  embodied  Word  ! 

Thou  alone  art  Life  and  Light : 
Saints  who  have  Thy  truth  preferred 

Walk  in  peace,  and  worship  right: 
Thou  alone  to  sin  canst  say, 
"  I  am  Love,  the  Living  Way." 

3  Sun  of  Grace,  O  ever  shine, 

Round  our  paths,  where'er  they  lead ! 
Midnight  feels  a  ray  divine 

Breaking  through  the  darkest  need, 
If  we  hear,  when  most  dismayed, 
"  It  is  I,  be  not  afraid !" 

4  Pardon,  peace,  and  purity, 

Gifts  without,  and  grace  within, 
Love  and  light  which  set  us  free 

From  the  curse  and  chain  of  sin — 
These,  Emmanuel,  Thou  canst  give, 
While  upon  Thy  words  we  live. 

5  Not  a  want  Thou  canst  not  fill ; 

Not  a  fear  Thou  wilt  not  tame ; 
If,  indeed,  repentance  will 

Rest  upon  Thy  glorious  Name, 
High  o'er  every  guilt  and  grave 
Shall  Redemption's  banner  wave ! 

6  Saviour,  by  our  Polar  Star, 
Shaded  by  no  sinful  night ; 


COMMUNION   WITH    CHRIST.  613 

Shed  upon  us  from  afar 

Living  beams  of  holy  light : 
When  we  reach  our  radiant  home, 
We  shall  know  the  Way  we  come.  t 

Robert  Montgomery.  1848. 

227  c.  m. 

LORD,  should  we  leave  Thy  hallowed  feet, 
To  whom  should  we  repair  ? 
Where  else  such  holy  comforts  meet, 
As  spring  eternal  there  ? 

2  Earth  has  no  fount  of  true  delight, 

No  pure  perennial  stream  ; 
And  sorrow's  storm,  and  death's  long  night, 
Obscure  life's  brightest  beam. 

3  Unmingled  joys  'tis  Thine  to  give, 

And  undecaying  peace ; 
For  Thou  canst  teach  us  so  to  live, 
That  life  shall  never  cease. 

4  Thou  only  canst  the  cheering  words 

Of  endless  life  supply  ; 
Anointed  of  the  Lord  of  lords, 
The  Son  of  God  most  high ! 

George  Washington  Doane.  1824.  o. 

228  c.  m. 

THOU  art  the  Way:  to  Thee  alone 
From  sin  and  death  we  flee  : 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth  :  Thy  Word  alone 
Sound  wisdom  can  impart : 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 


614  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life  :  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm  : 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life : 

Grant  us  that  Way  to  know, 
That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

George  Washington  Doane.  1824. 


229  7s. 

OLY  Jesus,  Saviour  blest, 
When  by  passion  strong  possest, 
Through  this  world  of  sin  we  stray, 
Thou  to  guide  us  art  the  Way. 


H 


2'  Holy  Lord,  when  error's  night 
Dims  aud  blinds  our  clouded  sight, 
Through  the  mists  of  sin  to  shine, 
Thou  dost  rise,  the  Truth  divine. 

3  Holy  Jesus,  when  our  power 
Fails  us  in  temptation's  hour. 
All  unequal  to  the  strife, 
Thou  to  aid  us  art  the  Life. 

4  Who  would  reach  the  heavenly  home, 
Who  would  to  the  Father  come, 
Who  the  Father's  presence  see, 
Jesus,  he  must  come  by  Thee. 

5  Channel  of  the  Father's  grace, 
Image  of  the  Father's  face, 
Saviour  blest,  incarnate  Son, 
With  the  Father  Thou  art  One. 

Richard  Mead.  1837.  a. 


COMMUNION    WITH    CH.RIST.  615 


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230  Guter  Hirte,  willst  Du  nicht.  7.8.7.7. 

ILT  Thou  not,  my  Shepherd  true, 
Spare  Thy  sheep,  in  mercy  spare  me  ? 
Wilt  Thou  not,  as  shepherds  do, 
In  Thine  arms  rejoicing  bear  me, 
Bear  me  where  all  troubles  cease, 
Home  to  folds  of  joy  and  peace? 

See,  on  earth's  wide  desert  way, 
How  my  truant  steps  mislead  me  ; 

Bring  me  back,  no  more  to  stray, 
In  Thine  own  green  pastures  feed  me  ; 

Gather  me  within  the  fold, 

Where  Thy  lambs  Thy  light  behold. 

With  Thy  flock  I  long  to  be, 
With  the  flock  to  whom  'tis  given 

Safe  to  feed,  and,  praising  Thee, 
Roam  the  happy  plains  of  heaven : 

Free  from  fear  of  sinful  stain, 

They  can  never  stray  again. 

Lord,  I  here  am  sore  beset, 
Fears  at  every  step  confound  me ; 

Lo !  my  foes  have  spread  their  net, 
And  with  craft  and  might  surround  me; 

Such  their  snares  on  every  side, 

Safe  Thy  sheep  can  ne'er  abide. 

Jesus,  Lord !  my  Shepherd  true, 
O  from  wolves  Thy  sheep  deliver ; 

Help,  as  shepherds  wont  to  do, 
From  their  jaws  preserve  me  ever. 

Bid  Thy  trembling  wanderer  come 

To  his  everlasting  home. 

Johann  Scheffler.  1657. 

Tr.  Frances  Elizabeth  Cox.  1841-64 


616  THE    CHURCH   TEAR. 

231  71.  D. 

JESUS,  Lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high  ! 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide  ; 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none  ; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee : 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me ! 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring : 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wiug. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

More  than  all  in  Thee  I  find  : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  Name  ; 

1  am  all  unrighteousness : 
False  and  full  of  sin  I  am  ; 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin  ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound  ; 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee : 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

Charles  Wesley.  1740. 


S' 


COMMUNION   WITH   CHRIST.  617 

232  7s.  6  lines. 

ION  of  God,  to  Thee  I  cry! 
By  the  holy  mystery 
Of  Thy  dwelling  here  on  earth, 
By  Thy  pure  and  holy  birth, — 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see, 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me  ! 
Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  I  cry ! 
By  Thy  bitter  agony, 
By  Thy  pangs  to  us  unknown, 
By  Thy  spirit's  parting  groan, 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see, 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me ! 
Prince  of  Life,  to  Thee  I  cry  ! 
By  Thy  glorious  majesty, 
By  Thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
Meek  to  suffer,  strong  to  save, 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see, 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me ! 
Lord  of  glory,  God  most  high, 
Man  exalted  to  the  sky ! 
With  Thy  love  my  bosom  fill ; 
Prompt  me  to  perform  Thy  will : 
Then  Thy  glory  I  shall  see, 
Thou  wilt  bring  me  home  to  Thee. 

From  Richard  Mant.  1828. 


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233  The  Image  of  the  Earthly.  C.  M. 

MEAN  may  seem  this  house  of  clay, 
Yet  'twas  the  Lord's  abode  ; 
Our  feet  may  mourn  this  thorny  way, 
Yet  here  Emmanuel  trod. 
2  This  fleshly  robe  the  Lord  did  wear  ; 
This  watch  the  Lord  did  keep  ; 
These  burdens  sore  the  Lord  did  bear; 
These  tears  the  Lord  did  weep  ! 


618  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

3  This  world  the  Master  overcame  ; 

This  death  the  Lord  did  die : 
O  vanquished  world!  O  glorious  shame! 
O  hallowed  agony ! 

4  O  vale  of  tears,  no  longer  sad, 

Wherein  the  Lord  did  dwell ! 
O  holy  robe  of  flesh  that  clad 
Our  own  Emmanuel ! 

5  Our  very  frailty  brings  us  near 

Unto  the  Lord  of  heaven ; 
To  every  grief,  to  every  tear, 
Such  glory  strange  is  given. 

Thomas  H.  QUI.  1850. 

234  The  Image  of  the  Heavenly.  C.  M. 

TT1IS  not  this  fleshly  robe  alone 

JL    Shall  link  us,  Lord,  to  Thee  ; 
Not  always  in  the  tear  and  groan 
Shall  the  dear  kindred  be. 

2  Thou  to  our  woe  Who  down  didst  come,| 

Who  one  with  us  wouldst  be, 
Wilt  lift  us  to  Thy  heavenly  home, 
Wilt  make  us  one  with  Thee. 

3  Our  earthly  garments  Thou  hast  worn, 

And  Ave  Thy  robes  shall  wear ; 
Our  mortal  burdens  Thou  hast  borne, 
And  we  Thy  bliss  may  bear ! 

4  O  mighty  grace,  our  life  to  live, 

To  make  our  earth  divine  ; 
O  mighty  grace,  Thy  heaven  to  give, 
And  lift  our  life  to  Thine ! 

5  0  strange  the  gifts,  and  marvellous, 

By  Thee  received  and  given  : 
Thou  tookest  woe  and  death  from  us, 
And  we  receive  Thy  heaven  ! 

Thomas  K  QM.  1850. 


COMMUNION    WITH    CHRIST.  619 

235  ,Ir"TOi  y^™TaT£-  7.6.8.8.7.7. 

JESUS,  Name  all  names  above, 
Jesus,  best  and  dearest, 
Jesus,  Fount  of  perfect  love, 
Holiest,  tenderest,  nearest ; 
Jesus,  Source  of  grace  completest, 
Jesus  purest,  Jesus  sweetest, 
Jesus,  Well  of  power  divine, 
Make  me,  keep  me,  seal  me  Thine  ! 

2  Thou  didst  call  the  prodigal ; 

Thou  didst  pardon  Mary  : 
Thou  Whose  words  can  never  fall, 
Love  can  never  vary  ; 
Thou  Whose  wounds  are  ever  pleading, 
And  Thy  Passion  interceding, 
From  my  misery  let  me  rise 
To  a  home  in  Paradise ! 

3  Jesus,  crowned  with  thorns  for  me, 

Scourged  for  my  transgression ! 
Witnessing,  through  agony, 
That  Thy  good  confession ; 
Jesus,  clad  in  purple  raiment, 
For  my  evils  making  payment ; 
Let  not  all  Thy  woe  aud  pain, 
Let  not  Calvary,  be  in  vain  ! 

4  When  I  reach  Death's  bitter  sea, 

And  its  waves  roll  higher, 
Help  the  more  forsaking  me, 
As  the  storm  draws  nigher : 
Jesus,  leave  me  not  to  languish, 
Helpless,  hopeless,  full  of  anguish ! 
Tell  me, — "  Verily,  I  say, 
Thou  shalt  be  with  Me  to-day  !" 

Theoctistus  of  the  Sludium.  ah.  890. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Neale.  1862. 


620  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 


CHRIST  GLORIFIED. 


230  Supreme  Hector  Coelitum.  7b. 

RULER  of  the  hosts  of  light, 
Death  hath  yielded  to  Thy  might ; 
And  Thy  Blood  hath  marked  a  road 
Which  will  lead  us  back  to  God. 

2  From  Thy  dwelling-place  above, 
From  Thy  Father's  throne  of  love, 
With  Thy  look  of  mercy  bless 
Those  without  Thee  comfortless. 

3  Bitter  were  Thy  throes  on  earth, 
Giving  to  the  Church  her  birth, 
From  the  spear-wound  opening  wide 
In  Thine  own  life-giving  side. 

4  Now  in  glory  Thou  dost  reign, 
Won  by  all  Thy  toil  and  pain ; 
Thence  the  promised  Spirit  send, 
While  our  prayers  to  Thee  ascend. 

5  Jesus,  praise  to  Thee  be  given, 
With  the  Father,  high  in  heaven : 
Holy  Spirit,  praise  to  Thee 

Now  and  through  eternity. 

Cluniac  Breviary.  1686. 

Tr.  John  Chandler.  1837.  a. 

237  s.m. 

LEAVE  us  not  comfortless, 
O  Thou  our  risen  Lord  ! 
But  send  Thy  Spirit  down  to  bless 
And  guide  us  with  Thy  Word 

2  By  Him  Thy  gifts  impart, 

Light,  peace,  and  joy,  and  love; 
Seal  of  adoption  in  our  heart, 
Earnest  of  heaven  above. 

Josiah  Conder.  1836. 


WHITSUNTIDE.  621 

238  7s.  6  lines. 

FATHER,  glorify  Thy  Son; 
Answer  His  prevailing  prayer  ; 
Send  that  Intercessor  down, 

Send  that  other  Comforter, 
Whom  believingly  we  claim, 
Whom  we  ask  in  Jesus'  name. 
2  Wilt  Thou  not  the  promise  seal, 
True  and  gracious  as  Thou  art, 
Send  the  Comforter  to  dwell 

Every  moment  in  our  heart  ? 
Yes,  Thou  must  the  grace  bestow  : 
Jesus  Said,  it  shall  be  SO.         Charles  Wesley.  1746. 

239  L-  M.  6  lines. 

FATHER— for  Thou  my  Father  art- 
Send  forth  the  Spirit  of  Thy  Son; 
Breathe  Him  into  my  longing  heart, 

And  make  me  know  as  I  am  known : 
Make  me  Thy  conscious  child,  that  I 
May  " Father,  Abba  Father,"  cry! 

2  O  that  the  Comforter  would  come ! 

Nor  visit  as  a  transient  guest, 
But  fix  in  me  His  constant  home, 

And  keep  possession  of  my  breast ; 
And  make  my  soul  His  loved  abode, 
The  temple  of  the  living  God ! 

Charles  Wesley.  1740.  a. 

WHITSUNTIDE. 

240  8.6.8.6.8.8. 

LET  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky : 
Christ  our  ascended  Lord, 
Sends  down  His  Spirit  from  on  high, 

According  to  His  word : 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 


622  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

2  The  Spirit  by  His  heavenly  breath 

Creates  new  life  within  ; 
He  quickens  sinners  from  the  death 

Of  trespasses  and  sin  : 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

3  The  things  of  Christ  the  Spirit  takes, 

And  shows  them  unto  men : 
The  fallen  soul  His  temple  makes  ; 

God's  image  stamps  again: 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above, 

With  Thy  celestial  fire ; 
Come,  and  with  flames  of  zeal  and  love 

Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire  ! 
Be  this  our  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

Thomas  Cotterill.  1819. 
241  S.  M. 

LORD  God,  the  Holy  Ghost! 
In  this  accepted  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
Descend  in  all  Thy  power. 

2  We  meet  with  one  accord 

In  our  appointed  place, 
And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 
The  Spirit  of  all  grace. 

3  Like  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath, 
Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind, 
One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe. 

4  The  young,  the  old  inspire 

With  wisdom  from  above  : 


WHITSUNTIDE.  623 

And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire, 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love. 

5  Spirit  of  light,  explore, 

And  chase  our  gloom  away  ; 
With  lustre  shining  more  and  more 
Unto  the  perfect  day  ! 

6  Spirit  of  truth,  be  Thou 

In  life  and  death  our  Guide ; 
O  Spirit  of  adoption,  now 
May  we  be  sanctified  ! 

James  Montgomery.  1819. 


D 


242  8.7.  D. 

(AY  divine,  when  in  the  temple 
To  the  first  disciples  came 
Glory  new  and  treasure  ample, 

Mighty  gifts  and  tongues  of  flame ! 
Day  to  happy  souls  commended, 

When  the  Holy  Ghost  was  given, 
When  the  Comforter  descended, 
Bringing  down  the  joy  of  heaven  ! 

2  Lord,  to-day  Thy  people  learneth 
No  new  wonder,  no  strange  tale  ; 

Lord,  to-day  Thy  people  yearneth 

Here  the  Holy  Ghost  to  hail ! 
O'er  again  to  write  the  story 

Our  weak  trembling  souls  aspire  ; 
Unto  us  may  come  the  glory, 

Full  on  us  may  fall  the  fire ! 

3  Hath  the  Holy  Ghost  been  holden 
By  those  ancient  saints  alone  ? 

Only  may  the  ages  olden 

Call  the  Comforter  their  own  ? 


624  THE   CHURCH   YEAH. 

Ah,  their  portion  we  inherit, 

Ours  the  sorrow,  ours  the  sin: 
We  beseech  the  Holy  Spirit ; 

We  the  Comforter  would  win. 

Thomas  H.  Gill.  1850.  a. 

243  7S. 

THOU,  Who  earnest  from  above, 
Bringing  light  and  shedding  love, 
Teaching  Thine  all-perfect  way, 
Giving  gifts  to  men  to-day  : 

2  Thou  Who  changest  our  lost  state, 
Making  us  regenerate, 

Help  us  evermore  to  be 
Faithful  subjects  unto  Thee. 

3  Where  Thou  art  not,  none  can  do 
What  is  holy,  just,  and  true ; 

Those  whose  hearts  Thy  wisdom  leads, 
Think  good  thoughts  and  do  good  deeds. 

4  We  have  often  grieved  Thee  sore  ; 
Never  let  us  grieve  Thee  more. 
Thou  the  feeble  canst  protect, 
Thou  the  wandering  canst  direct. 

5  We  are  dark — be  Thou  our  Light ; 
We  are  blind — be  Thou  our  Sight. 
Be  our  Comfort  in  distress, 
Guide  us  through  the  wilderness. 

John  Mason  Neale.  1844. 

THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 
244:  Veni  Creator  Spiritus.  L.  M. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
And  lighten  with  celestial  fire  ; 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 
Who  dost  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart. 


THE   HOLY  SPIRIT.  625 

2  Thy  blessed  unction  from  above, 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love. 
Enable  with  perpetual  light 
The  dullness  of  our  blinded  sight. 

3  Anoint  our  heart  and  cheer  our  face 
With  the  abundance  of  Thy  grace. 
Keep  far  our  foes  ;  give  peace  at  home  : 
Where  Thou  art  Guide,  no  ill  can  come. 

4  Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Thee,  of  Both,  to  be  but  One  : 
That  through  the  ages  all  along, 
Thy  praise  may  be  our  endless  song ! 

Early  Christian  Hymn. 
Tr.  John  Cosin.  1627.  a. 


E 


24:0  Veni  Sancte  Spiritus.  7s.  6  lines. 

OLY  Spirit,  Lord  of  Light, 
From  Thy  clear  celestial  height, 
Thy  pure  beaming  radiance  give  ; 
Come,  Thou  Father  of  the  poor ! 
Come  with  treasures  which  endure! 
Come,  Thou  Light  of  all  that  live! 

2  Thou,  of  all  consolers  best, 
Visiting  the  troubled  breast, 

Dost  refreshing  peace  bestow : 
Thou  in  toil  art  comfort  sweet, 
Pleasant  coolness  in  the  heat, 

Solace  in  the  midst  of  woe. 

3  Light  immortal !  Light  divine ! 
Visit  Thou  these  hearts  of  Thine, 

And  our  inmost  being  fill : 
If  Thou  take  Thy  grace  away, 
Nothing  pure  in  man  will  stay ; 

All  his  good  is  turned  to  ill. 
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626  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

4  Heal  our  wounds,  our  strength  renew; 
On  our  dryness  pour  Thy  dew ; 

Wash  the  stains  of  guilt  away  : 
Bend  the  stubborn  heart  and  will ; 
Melt  the  frozen,  warm  the  chill ; 

Guide  the  steps  that  go  astray. 

5  Thou,  on  those  who  evermore 
Thee  confess  and  Thee  adore, 

In  Thy  sevenfold  gifts,  descend; 
Give  them  comfort  when  they  die, 
Give  them  life  with  Thee  on  high, 

Give  them  joys  which  never  end. 

Sequence  of  13th.  cent. 
Tr.  Edward  Caswall.  1848. 

246  Veni  Sancte  Spiritus.  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  in  love 
Shed  on  us  from  above 
Thine  own  bright  ray ! 
Divinely  good  Thou  art ; 
Thy  sacred  gifts  impart 
To  gladden  each  sad  heart : 
O  come  to-day ! 

2  Come,  tenderest  Friend,  and  best, 
Our  most  delightful  Guest, 

"With  soothing  power  : 
Rest,  which  the  weary  know, 
Shade,  'mid  the  noontide  glow, 
Peace,  when  deep  griefs  o'erflow— 
v  Cheer  us,  this  hour ! 

3  Come,  Light  serene,  and  still] 
Our  inmost  bosoms  fill ; 

Dwell  in  each  breast : 
"We  knpw  no  dawn  but  Thine ; 
Send  forth  Thy  beams  divine, 
On  our  dark  souls  to  shine, 

And  make  us  blest ! 


THE    HOLY   SPIRIT.  627 

4  Exalt  our  low  desires ; 

Extinguish  passion's  fires ; 

Heal  every  wound : 
Our  stubborn  spirits  bend  ; 
Our  icy  coldness  end  ; 
Our  devious  steps  attend, 

While  heavenward  bound. 

5  Come,  all  the  faithful  bless ; 
Let  all,  who  Christ  confess, 

His  praise  employ : 
Give  virtue's  rich  reward ; 
Victorious  death  accord, 
And  with  our  glorious  Lord, 

Eternal  joy ! 

Sequence  of  13th.cent. 
Tr.  Bay  Palmer.  1858. 

24t  4  Nunc  Sancte  nobis  Spiritus.  L.  M. 

BLEST  Spirit,  one  with  God  above, 
Thou  Source  of  life  and  holy  love, 
O  cheer  us  with  Thy  sacred  beams, 
Refresh  us  with  Thy  plenteous  streams. 

2  O  may  our  lips  confess  Thy  name, 
Our  holy  lives  Thy  praise  proclaim  ; 
With  love  divine  our  hearts  inspire, 
And  fill  us  with  Thy  holy  fire. 

3  O  holy  Father,  holy  Son, 

And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Thy  grace  devoutly  we  implore, 
Thy  Name  be  praised  for  evermore. 

Tr.  John  Chandler.  1837. 
S4:S       Komm,  Heiliger  Geist,  Herre  Gott  !  L.  M. 

COM  E,  Holy  Spirit,  God  and  Lord ! 
Be  all  Thy  graces  now  outpoured 
On  each  believer's  mind  and  soul, 
To  strengthen,  save,  and  make  us  whole. 


628  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

2  Lord,  by  the  brightness  of  Thy  light, 
Thou  in  the  faith  dost  men  unite 

Of  every  land  and  every  tongue  : 
This  to  Thy  praise,  O  Lord  be  sung. 

3  Thou  strong  Defence,  Thou  holy  Light, 
Teach  us  to  know  our  God  aright, 
And  call  Him  Father  from  the  heart: 
The  Word  of  life  and  truth  impart : 

4  That  we  may  love  not  doctrines  strange, 
Nor  e'er  to  other  teachers  range, 

But  Jesus  for  our  Master  own, 
And  put  our  trust  in  Him  alone. 

5  Thou  sacred  Ardor,  Comfort  sweet, 
Help  us  to  wait  with  ready  feet 
And  willing  heart  at  Thy  command, 
Nor  trial  fright  us  from  Thy  band. 

6  Lord,  make  us  ready  with  Thy  powers ; 
Strengthen  the  flesh  in  weaker  hours, 
That  as  good  warriors  we  may  force 
Through  life  and  death  to  Thee  our  course ! 

Martin  Luther.  1524. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1855.  < 


24:9  ^  HeiVger  Geist,  kehr'  bei  uns  tin.  P.  M. 

OHOLY  Spirit,  enter  in, 
Among  these  hearts  Thy  work  begin, 
Thy  temple  deign  to  make  us ; 
Sun  of  the  soul,  Thou  Light  Divine, 
Around  and  in  us  brightly  shine, 

To  strength  and  gladness  wake  us, 
Where  Thou  shinest,  Life  from  heaven 
There  is  given.     We  before  Thee 
For  that  precious  gift  implore  Thee. 

2  Left  to  ourselves,  we  shall  but  stray ; 
O  lead  us  on  the  narrow  way, 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT.  629 

With  wisest  counsel  guide  us, 
And  give  us  steadfastness,  that  we 
May  henceforth  truly  follow  Thee, 

Whatever  woes  betide  us : 
Heal  Thou  gently,  Hearts  now  broken, 

Give  some  token  Thou  art  near  us, 

Whom  we  trust  to  light  and  cheer  us. 

O  mighty  Rock !  O  Source  of  Life, 

Let  Thy  dear  Word,  'mid  doubt  and  strife, 

Be  so  within  us  burning, 
That  we  be  faithful  unto  death, 
In  Thy  pure  love  and  holy  faith, 

From  Thee  true  wisdom  learning  ! 
Lord,  Thy  graces,  On  us  shower, 

By  Thy  power  Christ  confessing, 

Let  us  win  His  grace  and  blessing. 

O  gentle  Dew,  from  heaven  now  fall 
With  power  upon  the  hearts  of  all, 

Thy  tenderness  instilling; 
That  heart  to  heart  more  closely  bound, 
Fruitful  in  kindly  deeds  be  found, 

The  law  of  love  fulfilling: 
No  wrath,  no  strife,  Here  shall  grieve  Thee, 

We  receive  Thee,  Where  Thou  livest 

Peace  and  love  and  joy  Thou  givest. 

Grant  that  our  days,  while  life  shall  last, 
In  purest  holiness  be  passed  ; 

Our  minds  so  rule  and  strengthen 
That  they  may  rise  o'er  things  of  earth, 
The  hopes  and  joys  that  here  have  birth  ; 

And  if  our  course  Thou  lengthen, 
Keep  Thou  pure,  Lord,  From  offences, 

Heart  and  senses  ;  Blessed  Spirit, 

Bid  us  thus  true  life  inherit. 

Michael  Schirmer.  1 640. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1862, 


630  THE   CHUBCH   YEAR. 


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^50  Zeuch  ein  z\i  Deinen  Thoren.  7.6.  D. 

ENTER,  Lord,  Thy  temple, 
Be  Thou  my  spirit's  Guest, 
Who  at  my  birth  didst  give  me 

A  second  birth  more  blest. 
Though  here  to  dwell  Thou  deignest, 

Thou  in  the  Godhead,  Lord, 
For  ever  equal  reignest, 
Art  equally  adored. 

2  O  enter,  let  me  know  Thee, 
And  feel  Thy  power  within, 

The  power  that  breaks  our  fetters, 

And  rescues  us  from  sin. 
That  I  may  serve  Thee  truly, 

O  wash  and  cleanse  Thou  me, 
To  render  honor  duly 

With  perfect  heart  to  Thee. 

3  'Tis  Thou,  O  Spirit,  teachest 
The  soul  to  pray  aright ; 

'  Thy  songs  have  sweetest  music, 

Thy  prayers  have  wondrous  might ; 

They  pierce  the  highest  heaven, 
Unheard  they  cannot  fall, 

Till  He  His  help  hath  given 
Who  surely  helpeth  all. 

4  The  whole  wide  world,  O  Spirit, 
Upon  Thy  hands  doth  rest ; 

Our  wayward  hearts  Thou  turnest 

As  it  may  seem  Thee  best. 
As  Thou  hast  done  so  often, 

Once  more  Thy  power  make  known, 
Convert  the  wicked,  soften 

To  tears  the  heart  of  stone. 


THE    HOLY   SPIRIT.  631 

5  Order  our  path  in  all  things 

According  to  Thy  mind, 
And  when  this  life  is  over, 

And  all  must  be  resigned, 
With  calm  and  fearless  spirit 

O  grant  us  then  to  die, 
And  after  death  inherit 

Eternal  life  on  high. 

Paul  Gerhardt.  1653. 

Tr.  Catherine  Wink  worth.  1862. 


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2oJ_  0  Dn  alter  siisste  Freude.  8.7.  D. 

"OLY  GHOST,  dispel  our  sadness, 
Pierce  the  clouds  of  sinful  night ; 
Come,  Thou  Source  of  sweetest  gladness, 

Breathe  Thy  life  and  spread  Thy  light ! 
Come,  Thou  best  of  all  donations 

God  can  give,  or  we  implore ! 
Having  Thy  sweet  consolations, 
We  need  wish  for  nothing  more. 

From  that  height  which  knows  no  measure, 

As  a  gracious  shower  descend, 
Bringing  down  the  richest  treasure 

Man  can  wish,. or  God  can  send. 
Author  of  the  new  creation  ! 

Come  with  unction  and  with  power; 
Make  our  hearts  Thy  habitation ; 

On  our  souls  Thy  graces  shower. 

Manifest  Thy  Love  for  ever  ; 

Fence  us  in  on  every  side ; 
In  distress  be  our  reliever ; 

Guard  and  teach,  support  and  guide. 
Hear,  O  hear  our  supplication, 

Loving  Spirit,  God  of  peace! 
Rest  upon  this  congregation, 

With  the  fullness  of  Thy  grace. 

Paul  Gerhardt.  1653.     John  C.  Jacobi.  Tr.  1725. 
Revised  by  Toplady.  1776  a. 


>32  THE   CHURCH  TEAR. 

2&ju      Komm,  0  Komm,  du  Geist  des  Lebens.     8.7.7.7. 

COME,  O  come,  Thou  quickening  Spirit, 
Thou  for  ever  art  divine : 
Let  Thy  power  never  fail  me, 

Always  fill  this  heart  of  mine; 
Thus  shall  grace,  and  truth,  and  light 
Dissipate  the  gloom  of  night. 

2  Grant  my  mind  and  my  affections 

Wisdom,  counsel,  purity ; 
That  I  may  be  ever  seeking 

Naught  but  that  which  pleases  Thee. 
Let  Thy  knowledge  spread  and  grow, 
Working  error's  overthrow. 

3  Lead  me  to  green  pastures,  lead  me 

By  the  true  and  living  way. 
Shield  me  from  each  strong  temptation 

That  might  draw  my  heart  astray ; 
And  if  e'er  my  feet  should  turn, 
For  each  error  let  me  mourn. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  strong  and  mighty, 

Thou  Who  makest  all  things  new, 
Make  Thy  work  within  me  perfect. 

Help  me  by  Thy  Word  so  true, 
Arm  me  with  that  Sword  of  Thine, 
And  the  victory  shall  be  mine. 

5  In  the  faith  O  make  me  steadfast ; 

Let  not  Satan,  death,  or  shame 
Of  my  confidence  deprive  me; 

Lord,  my  refuge  is  Thy  Name. 
When  the  flesh  inclines  to  ill, 
Let  Thy  Word  prove  stronger  still. 

6  And  when  my  last  hour  approaches, 

Let  my  hopes  grow  yet  more  bright, 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT.  633 

(Since  I  am  an  heir  of  heaven,) 

In  Thy  glorious  courts  of  light, 
Fairer  far  than  voice  can  tell, 
There,  redeemed  by  Christ,  to  dwell. 

Heinrich  Held.  d.  1659. 

Tr,  Charles  William  Schaeffer.  1866.  a. 


253  c.  m. 

IOME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 


o 


2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys ; 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys ! 

3  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor,  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  cold,  so  faint  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers. 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  Love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

Isaai.  Watts.  1709.  a 

254  '  s.  m. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  comej^ 
Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds. 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Revive  our  drooping  faith  ; 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove; 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 


634  THE   CHURCH   YEAR. 

3  Convince  us  of  our  sin, 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  Blood  ; 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  secret  Love  of  God. 

4  'Tis  Thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  on  every  part, 
And  new  create  the  whole. 

5  Dwell,  therefore,  in  our  hearts : 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise  and  love 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 

Joseph  Mart.  1759.  a. 

255  l.  m. 

COME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above. 
Be  Thou  my  Guardian,  Thou  my  Guide ; 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  The  light  of  truth  to  me  display, 

That  I  may  know  and  choose  Thy  way; 
Plant  holy  fear  within  my  heart, 
That  I  from  Thee  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Conduct  me  safe,  conduct  me  far 
From  every  sin  and  hurtful  snare ; 
Lead  me  to  God,  my  final  Rest, 
In  His  enjoyment  to  be  blest. 

4  Lead  me  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  I  must  take  to  dwell  with  God ; 
Lead  to  Thy  Word,  that  rules  must  give, 
And  sure  directions  how  to  live. 

5  Lead  me  to  Christ,  the  living  Way, 
Nor  let  me  from  His  pastures  stray. 
Lead  me  to  heaven,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

Simon  Browne.  1720.  a, 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT.  635 

256  7s- 

GRACIOUS  Spirit,  Dove  divine ! 
Let  Thy  light  within  me  shine ; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 
Fill  me  with  Thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  Thy  pardoning  grace  to  me, 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  o-f  God, 
Wash  me  in  His  precious  Blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart ; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
Breathe  Thyself  into  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  Thee  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way : 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine, 
Keep  me,  Lord,  for  ever  Thine. 

John  Stocker.  YITJ.  a. 


257  7s. 

"OLY  GHOST,  with  light  divine 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine ! 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 


H 


2  Let  me  see  my  Saviour's  face, 
Let  me  all  His  beauties  trace ; 
Show  those  glorious  truths  to  me, 
Which  are  only  known  to  Thee. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine 
In  Thy  mercy  pity  me, 

From  sin's  bondage  set  me  free. 


636  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

4  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine ; 
Yield  a  sacred,  settled  peace, 

Let  it  grow  and  still  increase. 

5  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Cast  down  every  idol  throne, 
Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone. 

6  See,  to  Thee  I  yield  my  heart ; 
Shed  Thy  life  through  every  part. 
A  pure  temple  I  would  be, 
Wholly  dedicate  to  Thee. 

Andrew  Reed.  1817.  a. 

258  7s. 

HOLY  GHOST,  my  soul  inspire! 
Spirit  of  the  Almighty  Sire, 
Spirit  of  the  Son  divine, 
Comforter,  Thy  gifts  be  mine ! 

2  Holy  Spirit,  in  my  breast 
Grant  that  lively  faith  may  rest, 
And  subdue  each  rebel  thought 
To  believe  what  Thou  hast  taught. 

3  When  around  my  sinking  soul 
Gathering  waves  of  sorrow  roll, 
Spirit  blest,  the  tempest  still, 
And  with  hope  my  bosom  fill. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  from  my  mind 
Thought,  and  wish,  and  will  unkind, 
Deed  and  word  unkind,  remove, 
And  my  bosom  fill  with  love. 

5  Faith,  and  hope,  and  charity, 
Comforter,  descend  from  Thee  : 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art ; 
These  Thy  gifts  to  us  impart ! 


TRINITY.  637 


6  Till  our  faith  be  lost  in  sight, 
Hope  be  swallowed  in  delight, 
Love  return  to  dwell  with  Thee 
In  the  threefold  Deity. 


Richard  Mant.  1837.  a. 


TRINITY. 
259  0.  M. 

HAIL !  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
Whom  One  in  Three  we  know ; 
By  all  Thy  heavenly  hosts  adored, 
By  all  Thy  Church  below. 

2  One  undivided  Trinity 

With  triumph  we  proclaim  ; 
Thy  universe  is  full  of  Thee, 
And  speaks  Thy  glorious  Name. 

3  Thee,  holy  Father,  we  confess  : 

Thee,  holy  Son,  adore  ; 
And  Thee,  the  Holy  Ghost,  we  bless, 
And  worship  evermore. 

4  Hail!  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Our  heavenly  song  shall  be  ; 
Supreme,  essential  One,  adored 
In  co-eternal  Three  ! 

Charles  Wesley.  1767.  a. 

260  c.m. 

WITH  joy  our  voices  we  unite, 
And  lift  our  hearts  above, 
To  God,  the  God  of  power  and  might, 
To  God,  Whose  name  is  Love. 

2  To  Him,  Who  us,  and  earth,  and  skies, 
With  all  their  armies  made, 
From  us,  from  all,  let  anthems  rise, 
To  God  the  Father  paid. 


638  THE    CHURCH   YEAR. 

3  To  Him,  Whose  Death  for  all  mankind, 

For  us,  redemption  won, 
By  us,  by  all,  be  songs  combined, 
In  praise  to  God  the  Son. 

4  To  Him,  Who  us  and  aU  His  fold 

With  sanctity  arrays, 
To  God,  from  all  His  saints  enrolled, 
The  Holy  Ghost,  be  praise. 

5  To  God,  Whose  Name  His  Word  reveals, 

Whom  all  His  saints  confess, 
Whose  grace  His  faithful  promise  seals, 
To  save,  to  cleanse,  to  bless : 

6  To  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  now, 

Eternal  One  in  Three, 
From  all  His  saints,  above,  below, 
Eternal  glory  be ! 

Richard  Mant.  1837.  a. 

261  s.  m. 

FATHER,  in  Whom  we  live, 
In  Whom  we  are  and  move, 
The  glory,  power,  and  praise  receive 
Of  Thy  creating  Love. 

2  Incarnate  Deity, 

Let  all  the  ransomed  race 
Render  in  thanks  their  lives  to  Thee, 
For  Thy  redeeming  grace. 

3  Spirit  of  holiness, 

Let  all  Thy  saints  adore 
Thy  sacred  energy,  and  bless 
Thy  heart-renewing  power. 


TRINITY.  639 

4  Eternal  triune  Lord, 

Let  all  the  hosts  above, 
Let  all  the  sons  of  men,  record, 
And  dwell  upon  Thy  Love. 

Charles  Wesley.  1747. 

262  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

COME,  Thou  Almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  Name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise  ! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  days. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord,  descend ; 
From  all  our  foes  defend, 

Nor  let  us  fall  ; 
Let  Thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made  ; 
Our  souls  on  Thee  be  stayed ; 

Lord,  hear  our  call ! 

3  Come,  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword, 

Our  prayer  attend ; 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless, 
And  give  Thy  Word  success; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 

4  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear 

In  this  glad  hour : 
Thou  Who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power ! 


640  THE   CHURCH. 

5  To  the  great  One  in  Three 
Eternal  praises  be, 

Hence,  evermore! 
His  sovereign  Majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 

Anon.  Whitfield's  Coll.  1757.  a. 

263  l.m. 

FATHER  of  heaven !  Whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend : 
To  us  Thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son!  Incarnate  Word  ! 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord! 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  Thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3  Eternal  Spirit !  By  Whose  breath 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend : 
To  us  Thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah !  Father,  Spirit,  Son  ! 
Mysterious  Godhead !  Three  in  One ! 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend! 

Edward  Cooper,  1805. 

THE  CHURCH. 
264  PsAxx  118.  C.  M. 

BEHOLD  the  sure  Foundation  Stone 
Which  God  in  Zion  lays, 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  His  eternal  praise. 


HER  FOUNDATION  AND  NATURE.       641 

2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 

And  saints  adore  the  Name ; 
They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here, 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 

Keject  it  with  disdain  ; 
Yet  on  this  Rock  the  Church  shall  rest, 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood, 

Yet  must  this  Building  rise  : 
'Tis  Thine  own  work,  almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

265  h.  m. 

WITH  songs  of  sacred  joy 
Extol  His  glorious  Name, 
Who  reared  the  spacious  earth, 
And  raised  our  ruined  frame. 
He  built  the  Church  Who  spread  the  sky ; 
Sing  and  exalt  His  honors  high. 

2  See  the  foundation  laid 

By  Power  and  Love  divine  ; 
Jesus,  His  first-born  Son, 

How  bright  His  glories  shine ! 
Low  He  descends,  in  dust  He  lies, 
That, from  His  tomb  a  Church  might  rise. 

3  But  He  for  ever  lives, 

Nor  for  Himself  alone  ; 
Each  saint  new  life  derives 
From  Him,  the  living  Stone. 
His  influence  spreads  through  every  soul, 
And  in  one  House  unites  the  whole. 
41 


642  THE    CHUKCH. 

4      To  Him  with  joy  we  move ; 
In  Him  cemented  stand ; 
The  living  temple  grows, 

And  owns  the  Founder's  hand. 
That  Structure,  Lord,  still  higher  raise, 
Louder  to  sound  the  Builder's  praise. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755.  at 

266  8.7.  D. 

GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoksn, 
Zion,  City  of  our  God  ; 
He,  Whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode. 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters. 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuage  ? 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Saviour,  if  of  Zion's  city 

I,  through  grace,  a  member  #m, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  Thy  Name. 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show ; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure 

None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

John  Newton.  1779. 


HER   WEAKNESS  AND   STRENGTH.  643 


267  H.M. 

ZION,  tune  thy  voice, 
And  raise  thy  hands  on  high. 
Tell  all  the  earth  thy  joys, 
And  boast  salvation  ni^h. 


o 


Cheerful  in  God 
Arise  and  shine, 


While  rays  divine 
Stream  all  abroad. 


2     He  gilds  thy  mourning  face 

With  beams  that  cannot  fade ; 
His  all-resplendent  grace 
He  pours  around  thy  head. 


The  nations  round 


With  lustre  new, 


Thy  form  shall  view,  Divinely  crowned. 

3  In  honor  to  His  Name, 

Reflect  that  sacred  light, 
And  loud  that  grace  proclaim 

Which  makes  thy  darkness  bright. 
Pursue  His  praise,  I     In  worlds  above 

Till  sovereign  Love  Thy  glory  raise. 

4  There,  on  His  holy  hill, 

A  brighter  Sun  shall  rise, 
And  with  His  radiance  fill 
Those  fairer,  purer  skies  ; 


While  round  His  throne, 
Ten  thousand  stars 


In  nobler  spheres 
His  influence  own. 

Pkttip  Doddridge.  1755. 


20S  Verzage  nicht,  du,  Hauflein  hlein.         C.  P.  M. 

FEAR  not,  O  little  flock,  the  foe 
Who  madly  seeks  your  overthrow ; 
Dread  not  his  rage  and  power : 
What  though  your  courage  sometimes  faints, 
His  seeming  triumph  o'er  God's  saints 
Lasts  but  a  little  hour. 


644  THE    CHURCH. 

2  Be  of  good  cheer ;  your  cause  belongs 
To  Him  Who  can  avenge  your  wrongs ; 

Leave  it  to  Him,  our  Lord. 
Though  hidden  yet  from  mortal  eyes, 
Salvation  shall  for  you  arise : 

He  girdeth  on  His  sword ! 

3  As  true  as  God's  own  Word  is  true, 
Not  earth  nor  hell  with  all  their  crew 

Against  us  shall  prevail. 
A  jest  and  byword  are  they  grown : 
God  is  with  us ;  we  are  His  own ; 

Our  victory  cannot  fail. 

4  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  our  prayer ! 
Great  Captain,  now  Thine  arm  make  bare ; 

Fight  for  us  once  again ! 
So  shall  Thy  saints  and  martyrs  raise 
A  mighty  chorus  to  Thy  praise. 

World  without  end.     Amen. 

Jacob  Fabricius  and  Gustaviis  Adolphus.  1631. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1855. 

269  Psalm  48.  S.  M. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  let  His  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  His  churches  His  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  These  temples  of  His  grace, 

How  beautiful  they  stand ! 

The  honors  of  our  native  place, 

The  bulwarks  of  our  land. 

3  In  Zion  God  is  known 

A  refuge  in  distress  ; 
How  bright  has  His  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces  I 


HER  PROTECTION  AND  DEFENCE.      645 

4  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold, 
Where  His  own  sheep  have  been. 

5  In  every  new  distress 

We'll  to  His  house  repair, 
We'll  think  upon  His  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

270  8.7.4.7. 

ZION  stands  with  hills  surrounded  ; 
Zion  kept  by  power  divine ; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine. 

Happy  Zion, 
What  a  favored  lot  is  thine  ! 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish  ; 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove ; 
Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish  ; 
Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove : 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee ; 
Thou  art  precious  in  His  sight : 

God  is  with  thee, 
God,  thine  everlasting  Light. 

Thomas  Kelly.  1806. 
271  8.7.7.7. 

EE  the  vineyard  Thou  hast  planted, 
God  of  mercy,  Lord  of  hosts  ! 
Let  Thy  people's  prayer  be  granted, 

Keep  it  safe  from  hostile  boasts. 
Hear  Thy  people  when  they  pray, 
Keep  Thy  vineyard  night  and  day ! 


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646  THE    CHURCH. 

2  Drooping  plants  revive  and  nourish ; 

Let  them  thrive  beneath  Thy  hand  ; 
Let  the  weak  grow  strong  and  flourish, 

Blooming  fair  at  Thy  command  : 
Let  the  fruitful  yield  Thee  more, 
Laden  with  a  richer  store. 

3  Further,  Lord,  be  Thou  entreated ; 

Plant  the  barren  waste  around. 
Let  Thy  work  be  thus  completed, 

And  no  fruitless  spot  be  found. 
Let  the  earth  a  vineyard  be, 
Consecrated,  Lord,  to  Thee ! 

Thomas  Kelly.  1806.  a. 

AdiA  Willkommen  unter  Deiner  Schaar.  8.7.  D. 

E  hail  Thee,  Lord,  Thy  Church's  Rock, 
With  joyful  acclamation ! 
Thou  Guardian  Shepherd  of  Thy  flock, 

Come,  feed  Thy  congregation. 
We  own  the  doctrine  of  Thy  Cross 

To  be  our  sole  foundation  : 
Accept  from  every  one  of  us 
The  deepest  adoration. 

O  Thou,  Who  always  dost  abide 

Thy  Church's  Head  and  Saviour, 
Be  still  Thy  servants'  constant  Guide, 

Direct  our  whole  behavior. 
Thy  statutes  to  Thy  Church  declare, 

Still  watch  o'er  its  salvation : 
Each  member  make  Thy  special  care, 

And  aid  him  in  his  station. 

Jesus,  the  Church's  Head  and  Lord, 

Who  as  a  shepherd  leadest, 
And  with  Thy  precious  Blood  and  Word 

Thy  people  richly  feedest : 


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THE   REFORMATION.  647 

For  mercies  in  such  countless  throng 

We  bow  our  hearts  before  Thee, 
And  hope  we  shall  in  heaven  ere  long 

More  worthily  adore  Thee. 

Nikolaus  Ludwif/,  Count  Zlnzendorf.  1741. 
Moravian,  Tr.  1789. 

273  Festival  of  the  Reformation.  C.  M.  D. 

LORD,  not  to  us,  we  claim  it  not, 
To  Thee  be  all  the  praise, 
That  no  profane  and  sinful  spot 
Our  mother  Church  o'er! ays  : 
That,  as  in  her  primeval  days, 

From  intermediate  stain 
Cleansed  by  Thy  Word,  to  Thee  she  pays 
Unsullied  rites  again. 

2  To  no  material  form  confined, 

A  spirit  pure  alone, 
We  serve  Thee  not  in  likeness  shrined 

Of  bread,  or  wood,  or  stone  : 
Nor  saint  nor  angel  at  Thy  throne 

We  crave  to  intercede, 
With  Thee  for  our  misdeeds  atone, 

With  Thee  for  mercy  plead. 

3  But  far  remote  we  seek  Thy  face, 

Hid  in  Thy  heavenly  seat : 
And,  sole  Transmitter  of  Thy  grace, 

The  Saviour's  Name  entreat : 
And  thus  to  Thee  with  honor  meet 

We  hymn  the  grateful  lay, 
Whose  Word  recalled  our  erring  feet, 

And  warned  us  how  to  pray. 

4  To  Thee,  adored  in  ages  past, 

Eternal  One  and  Three, 
To  Thee,  Whose  worship  aye  shall  last, 
In  trinal  Unity : 


848  THE    CHURCH. 

To  Thee,  O  Father;  Son,  to  Thee; 

And  Thee,  O  Spirit  blest, 
By  saints  on  earth  all  glory  be 

With  saints  in  heaven  addressed  ! 

Richard  Mant.  1837. 


A 


274:  Em' feste  Burg  ist  unser  Gott.  8.7.5.6.7. 

MIGHTY  Fortress  is  our  God, 
A  trusty  Shield  and  Weapon  ; 
He  helps  us  free  from  every  need 
That  hath  us  now  o'ertaken. 
The  old  bitter  foe 
Means  us  deadly  woe : 
Deep  guile  and  great  might 
Are  his  dread  arms  in  fight, 
On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 

With  might  of  ours  can  naught  be  done, 

Soon  were  our  loss  effected  ; 
But  for  us  fights  the  Valiant  One 
Whom  God  Himself  elected. 
Ask  ye,  Who  is  this? 
Jesus  Christ  it  is, 
Of  Sabaoth  Lord, 
And  there's  none  other  God, 
He  holds  the  field  for  ever. 

Though  devils  all  the  world  should  fill, 

All  watching  to  devour  us, 

We  tremble  not,  we  fear  no  ill, 

They  cannot  overpower  us. 

This  world's  prince  may  still 
Scowl  fierce  as  he  will, 
He  can  harm  us  none, 
He's  judged,  the  deed  is  done, 
One  little  word  o'erthrows  him. 


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THE   COMMUNION   OF   SAINTS.  649 

4  The  Word  they  still  shall  let  remain, 
And  not  a  thank  have  for  it, 
He's  by  our  side  upon  the  plain, 
With  His  good  gifts  and  Spirit, 
Take  they  then  our  life, 
Goods,  fame,  child,  and  wife  ; 
When  their  worst  is  done, 
They  yet  have  nothing  won, 
The  Kingdom  ours  remain eth. 

Matin  Luther.  1529. 
Tr.  Composite.  1868. 

275  Psalm  137.  S.  M. 

LOVE  Thy  Zion,  Lord, 
The  house  of  Thine  abode  ; 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  His  own  precious  Blood. 

2  I  love  Thy  Church,  O  God  ! 
Her  walls  before  Thee  stand, 

Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

3  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 
For  her  my  prayers  ascend : 

To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

4  Beyond  my  highest  joy 
I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 

Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

5  Jesus,  Thou  Friend  divine, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 

Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

6  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 
To  Zion  shall  be  given 

The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

Timothy  Dwight.  1800.  a. 


650  THE   CHURCH. 

276  Iambic.  8.7. 

LORD,  in  Thy  kingdom  there  shall  be 
No  aliens  from  each  other, 
But  even  as  he  loves  himself 

Each  saint  shall  love  his  brother. 

2  When  in  Thy  courts  below  we  meet 

To  mourn  our  sinful  living, 
And  with  united  hearts  repeat 
Confession,  Creed,  thanksgiving ; 

3  Make  us  to  hear  in  each  sweet  word 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  calling 
To  oneness  with  Thy  Church  and  Thee, 
That  heavenly  bond  forestalling. 

4  One  Baptism  and  one  Faith  have  we, 

One  Spirit  sent  to  win  us, 
One  Lord,  one  Father,  and  one  God, 
Above,  and  through,  and  in  us. 

5  Never,  by  schism,  or  by  sin, 

May  we  that  union  sever, 
Till  all,  to  perfect  stature  grown, 
Are  one  with  Thee  for  ever. 

Joseph  Anttice.  1836, 

277  h.  m. 

NE  sole  baptismal  sign, 
One  Lord,  below,  above, 
Zion,  one  Faith  is  thine, 
One  only  watchword,  Love. 
From  different  temples  though  it  rise, 
One  song  ascendeth  to  the  skies. 
Our  Sacrifice  is  one ; 

One  Priest  before  the  throne, 
The  slain,  the  risen  Son, 
Redeemer,  Lord  alone. 
Thou  Who  didst  raise  Him  from  the  dead, 
Unite  Thy  people  in  their  Head  ! 


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THE   COMMUNION   OF   SAINTS.  651 

3  O  may  that  holy  prayer, 

His  tenderest  and  His  last, 
His  constant,  latest  care, 

Ere  to  His  throne  He  passed, 
No  longer  unfulfilled  remain, 
The  world's  offence,  His  people's  stain ! 

4  Head  of  Thy  Church  beneath, 

The  catholic,  the  true, 
*        On  all  her  members  breathe, 

Her  broken  frame  renew ! 
Then  shall  Thy  perfect  will  be  done, 
When  Christians  love  and  live  as  one. 

George  Robinson.  1842.  a. 
QYo  Herz  und  Herz  vereint  zusammen.  7s. 

JESUS,  truest  Friend,  unite 
All  Thy  consecrated  band, 
That  their  hearts  be  set  aright 
To  fulfil  Thy  last  command. 

2  Thou  Who  dost  command  that  all 

Practise  love  who  bear  Thy  name, 
Wake  the  dead,  new  followers  call, 
Touch  the  slothful  with  Thy  flame. 

3  Let  us  live,  O  Lord,  at  one, 

As  Thou  with  the  Father  art ; 
That  through  all  the  world  be  none 
Of  Thy  members  left  apart. 

4  Let  us  find  what  Thou  hast  sought ; 

In  the  Son  be  all  men  freed, 
And  the  world  at  last  be  taught 
That  Thy  rule  is  blest  indeed. 

5  Father  of  all  souls,  we  praise 

'Thee,  Who  shinest  in  the  Son  ; 
Lord,  to  Thee  our  hymns  we  raise, 
Who  hast  all  men  to  Thee  drawn ! 

Nikolau.s  Ludwig,  Count  Zinzendorf.  1725. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1855.  a. 


652  THE    CHURCH 


M 


279  c.  p.  m. 

AY  we  Thy-  precepts,  Lord,  fulfill, 
And  do  on  earth  our  Father's  will, 
As  angels  do  above  : 
Still  walk  in  Christ,  the  living  Way, 
With  all  Thy  children,  and  obey 
The  law  of  Christian  love. 

2  So  may  we  join  Thy  Name  to  bless, 

Thy  grace  adore,  Thy  power  confess,  * 

From  sin  and  strife  to  flee  : 
One  is  our  calling,  one  our  name, 
The  end  of  all  our  hopes  the  same, 

A  crown  of  life  with  Thee. 

3  Spirit  of  life,  of  love  and  peace, 
Unite  our  hearts,  our  joy  increase, 

Thy  gracious  help  supply: 
To  each  of  us  the  blessing  give, 
In  Christian  fellowship  to  live, 

In  joyful  hope  to  die. 

Edward  Osier.  1836.  a. 

280  c.  m. 

FATHER  of  all,  from  Whom  we  trace 
Our  universal  kind, 
Teach  us  to  all  of  human  race 
To  show  a  brother's  mind. 

2  Saviour  of  men,  'twas  Thine  the  pain 

Of  death  for  all  to  bear ; 
In  concord  all  Thy  followers  train, 
Meet  for  the  name  they  share. 

3  Spirit  of  grace,  God's  chosen  fold 

Who  lavest  with  heavenly  dew, 
O  grant  that  all,  the  Truth  who  hold, 
May  peace  with  all  pursue. 

4  O  may  mankind  in  love  agree, 

Sons  of  one  parent  stock  ; 


THE    COMMUNION    OF    SAINTS.  653 

But  chief  may  Christian  verity 
Connect  the  Christian  flock  ! 

5  May  Truth  to  all  who  hear  its  sound 

A  bond  of  union  prove  ; 
And  fellowship  of  faith  be  crowned 
With  fellowship  of  love ! 

6  Paternal  Godhead,  praise  to  Thee, 

Thy  Spirit,  and  Thy  Son  ! 
And  keep  Thy  Church  in  unity, 
As  Thou  with  them  art  one ! 

Richard  Mant.  1837. 

281  cm. 

HAPPY  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined, 
And  saved  by  grace  alone  : 
Walking  in  all  His  ways,  they  find 
Their  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  The  Church  triumphant  in  Thy  Love, 

Their  mighty  joys  we  know  : 
They  sing  the  Lamb  in  hymns  above, 
And  we  in  hymns  below. 

3  Thee  in  Thy  glorious  realm  they  praise, 

And  bow  before  Thy  throne ; 
We  in  the  kingdom  of  Thy  grace  : 
The  kingdoms  are  but  one. 

4  The  Holy  to  the  Holiest  leads ; 

From  hence  our  spirits  rise  ; 
And  he  that  in  Thy  statutes  treads 
Shall  meet  Thee  in  the  skies. 

Charles  Wesley.  1745.  a. 

282  c.  m. 

COME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 
That  have  obtained  the  prize, 
And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love 
To  joy  celestial  rise. 


654  THE    CIIUBCH. 

2  Let  all  the  saints  terrestrial  sing, 

With  those  to  glory  gone ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King, 
In  earth  and  heaven,  are  one. 

3  One  family,  we  dwell  in  Him, 

One  Church  above,  beneath; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream,  of  death. 

4  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  His  command  we  bow  ; 
Part  of  His  host  has  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  is  crossing  now. 

5  His  militant,  embodied  host, 

With  wistful  looks  we  stand, 
And  long  to  see  that  happy  coast, 
And  reach  that  heavenly  land. 

6  E'en  now  by  faith  we  join  our  hands 

With  those  that  went  before, 
And  greet  the  blood-besprinkled  bands 
On  the  eternal  shore. 

7  Lord  Jesus,  be  our  constant  Guide, 

And  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  the  cold  waves  of  death  divide, 
And  land  us  all  in  heaven. 

Charles  Wesley.  1759.  a. 


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283  c.p.m. 

GOD,  in  Whom  the  happy  dead 
Still  live  united  to  their  Head, 
Their  Lord  and  ours  the  same  : 
For  all  Thy  saints,  to  memory  dear, 
Departed  in  Thy  faith  and  fear, 
We  bless  Thy  holy  Name. 


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THE   COMMUNION   OF    SAINTS.  655 

By  the  same  grace  upheld,  may  we 
So  follow  those  who  followed  Thee, 

As  with  them  to  partake 
The  free  reward  of  heavenly  bliss. 
Merciful  Father  !  grant  ns  this, 

For  our  Redeemer's  sake. 

Josiah  Conder.  1836 

284  s.  m. 

IOR  all  Thy  saints,  O  Lord, 
Who  strove  in  Thee  to  live, 
Who  followed  Thee,  obeyed,  adored, 
Our  grateful  hymn  receive. 

2  For  all  Thy  saints,  O  Lord, 
Accept  our  thankful  cry, 

Who  qounted  Thee  their  great  reward, 
And  strove  in  Thee  to  die. 

3  They  all,  in  life  or  death, 
With  Thee,  their  Lord,  in  view, 

Learned  from  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  breath 
To  suffer  and  to  do. 

4  For  this,  Thy  Name  we  bless, 
And  humbly  pray  that  we 

May  follow  them  in  holiness, 
And  live  and  die  in  Thee. 

Richard  Mant.  1837. 


285  s.  m. 

HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet, 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal. 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice ! 
How  sweet  the  tidings  are  ! 
"  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King ; 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 


656  THE    CHURCH. 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  His  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad  ; 
Let  all  the  nations  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

Isaac  Watts.  1707.  a. 

286  c.  p.  m. 

LORD  of  the  Church,  we  humbly  pray 
For  those  who  guide  us  in  Thy  way, 
And  speak  Thy  holy  Word  : 
With  love  divine  their  hearts  inspire, 
And  touch  their  lips  with  hallowed  fire, 
And  needful  grace  afford. 

2  Help  them  to  preach  the  truth  of  God, 
Redemption  through  the  Saviour's  Blood  : 

Nor  let  the  Spirit  cease 
On  all  the  Church  His  gifts  to  shower ; 
To  them  a  messenger  of  power, 

To  us,  of  life  and  peace. 

3  So  may  they  live  to  Thee  alone : 

Then  hear  the  welcome  word,  "  Well  done !  " 
And  take  their  crown  above : 


THE   MINISTRY.  657 

Enter  into  their  Master's  joy, 
And  all  eternity  employ 

In  praise,  and  bliss,  and  love. 

Edward  Osier.  1836. 

287  l.  m. 

JESUS,  Thy  wandering  sheep  behold ! 
See,  Lord,  with  tender  pity  see, 
Poor  souls  that  cannot  find  the  fold, 
Till  sought  and  gathered  in  by  Thee. 

2  Lost  are  they  now,  and  scattered  wide, 

In  pain,  and  weariness,  and  want : 

With  no  kind  Shepherd  near  to  guide 

The  sick  and  spiritless  and  faint. 

3  Thou,  only  Thou,  the  kind  and  good, 

The  great  redeeming  Shepherd  art ; 

Collect  Thy  flock  and  give  them  food, 

And  pastors  after  Thine  own  heart. 

4  A  double  portion  from  above 

Of  Thine  all-quickening  grace  impart ; 
Shed  forth  Thy  universal  love 
In  every  faithful  pastor's  heart. 

Charles  Wesley.  1742.  a. 

288  s.m. 

LORD  of  the  harvest,  hear 
Thy  needy  servants'  cry  ; 
*     Answer  our  faith's  effectual  prayer, 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 

2  On  Thee  we  humbly  wait ; 

Our  wants  are  in  Thy  view  ; 
The  harvest  truly,  Lord,  is  great, 
The  laborers  are  few. 

3  Anoint  and  send  forth  more 

Into  Thy  Church  abroad, 
And  let  them  speak  Thy  word  of  power, 

As  workers  with  their  God. 
42 


658  THE    CHURCH. 

4  O  let  them  spread  Thy  Name, 
Their  mission  fully  prove  ; 
Thy  universal  grace  proclaim, 
Thy  all-redeeming  Love. 

Charles  Wesley.  1742.  a. 

289  L.  M.  6  lines. 

LOKD  of  the  Gospel  harvest,  send 
More  laborers  forth  into  Thy  field  : 
More  pastors  teach  Thy  flock  to  tend  : 

More  workmen  raise  Thy  house  to  build : 
His  work  and  place  to  each  assign, 
And  clothe  their  word  with  power  divine. 

Charles  Wesley.  1758. 

290  Wach  auf,  Du  Geist.  L.  M.  6  lines. 

AWAKE,  Thou  Spirit,  Who  didst  fire 
The  wTatchmen  of  the  Church's  youth, 
Who  faced  the  foe's  envenomed  ire, 

Who  witnessed  day  and  night  Thy  truth, 
Whose  voices  loud  are  ringing  still, 
And  bringing  hosts  to  know  Thy  will. 

2  Lord,  let  our  earnest  prayer  be  heard, 

The  prayer  Thy  Son  hath  bid  us  pray, 
For  lo,  Thy  children's  hearts  are  stirred 

In  every  land  in  this  our  day, 
To  cry  with  fervent  soul  to  Thee, 
O  help  us,  Lord !  so  let  it  be  ! 

3  O  haste  to  help,  ere  we  are  lost ! 

Send  preachers  forth,  in  spirit  strong, 
Armed  with  Thy  Word,  a  dauntless  host, 

Bold  to  attack  the  rule  of  wrong ; 
Let  them  the  earth  for  Thee  reclaim, 
Thy  heritage,  to  know  Thy  Name. 

4  Would  there  were  help  within  our  walls ! 

O  let  Thy  Spirit  come  again, 


THE   HOUSE    OP   GOD.  659 

Before  Whom  every  barrier  falls, 

And  now  once  more  shine  forth  as  then  ! 
O  rend  the  heavens  and  make  us  free ! 
Come,  Lord,  and  bring  us  back  to  Thee ! 

5  And  let  Thy  Word  have  speedy  course, 

Through  every  land  be  glorified, 
Till  all  the  heathen  know  its  force, 

And  fill  Thy  churches  far  and  wide ; 
Wake  Israel  from  her  sleep,  O  Lord, 
And  spread  the  conquests  of  Thy  Word  ! 

6  The  Church's  desert  paths  restore  ; 

Let  stumbling-blocks  that  in  them  lie 
Hinder  Thy  Word  henceforth  no  more : 

Error  destroy,  and  heresy, 
And  let  Thy  Church,  from  hirelings  free, 
Bloom  as  a  garden  *air  to  Thee ! 

Karl  Heinrich  von  Bof/atz/a/.  1750. 
[  Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1855. 

^91  Laying  of  a  Corner-stone.  7.6.7 .8.7.8. 

THOU,  Who  hast  in  Zion  laid 
The  true  Foundation-Stone, 
And  with  those  a  covenant  made 

Who  build  on  that  alone : 
Hear  us,  Architect  divine  ! 
Great  Builder  of  Thy  Church  below  ! 
Now  upon  Thy  servants  shine, 
Who  seek  Thy  praise  to  show. 

2       Earth  13  Thine ;  her  thousand  hills 
Thy  mighty  hand  sustains ; 
Heaven  Thine  awful  presence  fills; 

O'er  all  Thy  glory  reigns  : 
Yet  the  place  of  all  prepared 
By  regal  David's  favored  son, 
Thy  peculiar  blessing  shared, 
And  stood  Thy  chosen  throne. 


660  THE    CHURCH. 

3  We,  like  Jesse's  son  would  raise 

A  temple  to  the  Lord  ; 
Sound  throughout  its  courts  His  praise, 

His  saving  Name  record ; 
Dedicate  a  house  to  Him 
Who  once,  in  mortal  weakness  shrined, 
Sorrowed,  suffered,  to  redeem, 

To  rescue  all  mankind. 

4  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  send 

The  consecrating  name; 
Now  in  majesty  descend, 

Inscribe  the  living  Name : 
That  great  Name  by  which  we  live 
Now  write  on  this  accepted  stone ; 
Us  into  Thy  hands  receive; 

Our  temple  make  Thy  throne. 

Agnes  Bulmer.  1825. 

Dedication. 

^SjA  Angulare  Fundamentum.  8.7.  6  lines. 

CHRIST,  Thou  art  the  sure  Foundation, 
Thou  the  Head  and  Corner-stone ; 
Chosen  of  the  Lord,  and  precious, 
Binding  all  the  Church  in  one ; 
Thou  Thy  Zion's  help  for  ever, 
And  her  Confidence  alone. 

2  To  this  temple,  where  we  call  Thee, 

Come,  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  to-day ! 
With  Thv  wonted  loving-kindness 

Hear  Thy  servants  as  they  pray ; 
And  Thy  fullest  benediction 

Shed  within  these  walls  alway. 

3  Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Thy  servants 

What  they  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 


THE    HOUSE   OF   GOD.  661 

What  they  gain  from  Thee  for  ever 

With  the  blessed  to  retain, 
And  hereafter  in  Thy  glory 

Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign. 

Tr.  John  Mason  Neale.  1851.  a. 
293  Urbs  beata  Hierusalem.  8.7.  6  Hues. 

COME  Thou  now,  and  be  among  us, 
Lord  and  Maker,  while  we  pray : 
Let  Thy  presence  fill  the  temple 

AVnich  we  dedicate  to-day  ; 
And,  Thyself  its  Consecrator, 
Dwell  within  its  walls  alway. 

2  Grant  that  all  Thy  faithful  people 

May  Thy  truer  temple  be ; 
Neither  flesh,  nor  soul,  nor  spirit, 

Know  another  Lord  than  Thee ; 
But,  to  Thee  once  dedicated, 

Serve  Thee  everlastingly. 

3  Bright  be  here  the  Monarch's  altar, 

With  the  presents  that  we  bring ; 
Held  in  holy  veneration, 

Rich  with  many  an  offering ; 
Ever  hallowed,  ever  quiet, 

Ever  dear  to  God  its  King. 

4  Here  our  souls,  as  Thy  true  altars, 

Deign  to  hallow  and  to  bless, 
O  Thou  future  Judge  of  all  men, 

With  Thy  grace  and  holiness : 
That  Thy  gifts  sent  down  from  heaven, 

We  may  evermore  possess. 

Tr.  John  Mason  Neale.  1856. 

294  7s- 

LORD  of  hosts,  to  Thee  we  raise 
Here  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise; 
Thou  Thy  people's  hearts  prepare 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 


662  THE    CHURCH. 

2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 

With  Thy  Word,  the  heavenly  bread ; 
Here  reveal  Thy  mercy  sure, 
While  the  sun  and  moon  endure. 

3  Hallelujah  ! — earth  and  sky 
To  the  joyful  sound  reply  ; 
Hallelujah  ! — hence  ascend 
Prayer  and  praise  till  time  shall  end. 

James  Montgomery.  1821. 

MISSIONS. 
295  Psalm  72.  L.  M. 

JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  For  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  His  head  ; 
His  Name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  Love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  Name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Where  He  displays  His  healing  power 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more ; 
In  Him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 

More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 

6  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King; 


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missions.  663 

Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719.  a. 

296  8.7.4.7. 

i'ER  those  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 
Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze : 
All  the  promises  do  travail 
With  a  glorious  day  of  grace. 
Blessed  Jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

Let  the  Indian,  let  the  Negro, 

Let  the  rude  Barbarian  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  c  mquest, 

Once  obtained  on  Calvary  ; 
Let  the  Gospel 
Wide  resound  froui  pole  to  pole. 

Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 
Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light, 

And  from  eastern  coast  to  western 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night ; 
And  redemption, 

Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 

May  the  glorious  day  approaching, 

Thine  eternal  Love  proclaim, 
And  the  everlasting  Gospel 

Spread  abroad  Thy  holy  Name, 
O'er  the  borders 
Of  the  great  Immanuel's  land. 

Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  Gospel, 
Win  and  conquer,  never  cease ; 

May  thy  lasting  wide  dominions 
Multiply  and  still  increase  ; 
Sway  Thy  sceptre, 

Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

William  Williams.  1772.  a, 


664  THE    CHURCH. 

297  7.6.  D. 

FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand  ; 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  : 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation,  O  salvation ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  Name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

Reginald  Heber.  1819. 


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missions.  665 

298  Psalm  72.  7s. 

ASTEN",  Lord,  the  glorious  time, 
When  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 
Every  nation,  every  clime, 
Shall  the  Gospel  call  obey. 

2  Mightiest  kings  His  power  shall  own, 
Heathen  tribes  His  Xame  adore ; 

Satan  and  his  host,  o'erthrown, 

Bound  in  chains  shall  hurt  no  more. 

3  Then  shall  war  and  tumults  cease, 
Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain ; 

Righteousness  and  joy  and  peace 
Undisturbed  shall  ever  reign. 

4  Bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord, 
Ever  praise  His  glorious  Name  ; 

All  His  mighty  acts  record, 

All  His  wondrous  Love  proclaim. 

Harriet  Auber.  1829. 

299  Isaiah  52  :  15.  8.7.  D. 

AVIOUR,  sprinkle  many  nations, 
Fruitful  let  Thy  sorrows  be ! 
By  Thy  pains  and  consolations 

Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee  ! 
Of  Thy  Cross  the  wondrous  story 

Be  it  to  the  nations  told ; 
Let  them  see  Thee  in  Thy  glory, 
And  Thy  mercy  manifold  ! 

Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknowing, 

Pants  for  Thee  each  mortal  breast : 
Human  tears  for  Thee  are  flowing, 

Human  hearts  in  Thee  would  rest. 
Thirsting  as  for  dews  of  even, 

As  the  new-mown  grass  for  rain, 
Thee  they  seek,  as  God  of  heaven, 

Thee  as  Man,  for  sinners  slain. 


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666  THE   CHURCH. 

3  Saviour !  lo,  the  isles  are  waiting, 

Stretched  the  hand,  and  strained  the  sight, 
For  Thy  Spirit  new-creating, 

Love's  pure  flame,  and  wisdom's  light. 
Give  the  word,  and  of  the  preacher 

Speed  the  foot,  and  touch  the  tongue, 
Till  on  earth,  by  every  creature, 

Glory  to  the  Lamb  be  sung. 

Arthur  Cleveland  Cvxe.  1851. 

300  L,M„ 

0  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God  ! 
In  all  Thy  plentitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race ! 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love, 

To  preach  the  reconciling  Word  ; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness,  at  Thy  coming,  light ;] 

Confusion,  order,  in  Thy  path  ; 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might ;] 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  Baptize  the  nations  ;  far  and  nigh 

The  triumphs  of  the  Cross  record ; 
The  Xame  of  Jesus  glorify, 

Till  every  kindred  call  Him  Lord. 

5  God  from  eternity  hath  willed 

All  flesh  shall  His  salvation  see  ; 
So  be  the  Father's  Love  fulfilled, 

The  Saviour's  sufferings  crowned  through  Thee. 

James  Montgomery.  1825, 

301  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

THOU,  Whose  almighty  Word 
Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 
And  took  their  flight ; 


missions.  667 

Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray  ; 
And  where  the  gospel  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 
Let  there  be  light ! 

Thou,  Who  didst  come  to  bring 
On  Thy  redeeming  wing, 

Healing  and  sight, 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 
Sight  to  the  inly  blind, 
O,  now  to  all  mankind, 

Let  there  be  light ! 

Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-giving,  holv  Dove, 

Speed  forth  Thy  flight ; 
Move  on  the  waters'  face, 
Bearing  the  lamp  of  grace, 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place 

Let  there  be  light ! 

Holy  and  blessed  Three, 
Glorious  Trinity, 

Wisdom,  Love,  Might ! 
Boundless  as  ocean's  tide 
Rolling  in  fullest  pride, 
Through  the  earth,  far  and  wide, 

Let  there  be  light ! 

John  Harriot.  1813. 
302  For  the  Jews.     \  7.6. 

THAT  the  Lord's  salvation 
Were  out  of  Zion  come, 
To  heal  His  ancient  nation, 
To  lead  His  outcasts  home  ! 


o 


2  How  long  the  holy  city 

Shall  heathen  feet  profane  ? 
Return,  0  Lord,  in  pity ; 
Rebuild  her  walls  a^ain. 


668  THE    CHURCH. 

3  Let  fall  Thy  rod  of  terror, 

Thy  saving  grace  impart ; 
Roll  back  the  veil  of  error, 
Release  the  fettered  heart. 

4  Let  Israel,  home  returning, 

Her  lost  Messiah  see ; 
Give  oil  of  joy  for  mourning, 
And  bind  Thy  Church  to  Thee. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte.  1834. 
303  For  our  Land.  7s. 

COME,  divine  Emmanuel  come, 
Take  possession  of  Thy  home ; 
Now  Thy  mercy's  wings  expand, 
Stretch  throughout  the  happy  land. 

2  Carry  on  Thy  victory, 

Spread  Thy  rule  from  sea  to  sea ; 
Rescue  all  Thy  ransomed  race, 
Save  us,  save  us,  Lord,  by  grace. 

3  Take  the  purchase  of  Thy  Blood, 
Bring  us  to  a  pardoning  God  : 
Give  us  eyes  to  see  our  day, 
Hearts  the  Gospel  truth  to  obey : 

4  Ears  to  hear  the  Gospel  sound, — 
Grace  doth  more  than  sin  abound ; 
God  appeased,  and  man  forgiven, 
Peace  on  earth,  and  joy  in  heaven. 

5  O  that  every  soul  might  be 
Perfectly  subdued  to  Thee ! 

O  that  all  in  Thee  might  know 
Everlasting  life  below ! 

6  Now  Thy  mercy's  wings  expand, 
Stretch  throughout  the  happy  land  : 
Take  possession  of  Thy  home ; 
Come,  divine  Emmanuel,  come ! 

Charles  Wesley.  1749.  o. 


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HER   ENLARGEMENT.  669 

7s.  D. 
ARK!  the  song  of  Jubilee, 
Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fullness  of  the  sea, 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore : 
Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord 

God  omnipotent  shall  reign  ; 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

Hallelujah  !  hark  !  the  sound, 

From  the  depths  unto  the  skies, 
Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 

All  creation's  harmonies : 
See  Jehovah's  banner  furled, 

Sheathed  His  sword ;  He  speaks — 'tis  done, 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  His  Son. 

He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway : 
He  shall  reign,  when  like  a  scroll 

Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away : 
Then  the  end  ; — beneath  His  rod 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall ; 
Hallelujah  !  Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all. 

James  Montgomery.  1819. 

305  7.6.  D. 

ND  is  the  time  approaching, 
By  prophets  long  foretold, 
When  all  shall  dwell  together, 

One  Shepherd,  and  one  fold  ? 
Shall  every  idol  perish, 

To  moles  and  bats  be  thrown, 
And  every  prayer  be  offered 
To  God  in  Christ  alone? 


A: 


670  THE    CHURCH. 

2  Shall  Jew  and  Gentile  meeting 

From  many  a  distant  shore, 
Around  one  altar  kneeling, 

One  common  Lord  adore? 
Shall  all  that  now  divides  us 

Eemove  and  pass  away, 
Like  shadows  of  the  morning 

Before  the  blaze  of  day  ? 

3  Shall  all  that  now  unites  us 

More  sweet  and  lasting  prove, 
A  closer  bond  of  union, 

In  a  blest  land  of  love  ? 
Shall  war  be  learned  no  longer, 

Shall  strife  and  tumult  cease, 
All  earth  His  blessed  Kingdom, 

The  Lord  and  Prince  of  Peace  ? 

4  0  long-expected  dawning, 

Come  with  thy  cheering  ray  ! 
When  shall  the  morning  brighten, 

The  shadows  flee  away  ? 
O  sweet  anticipation ! 

It  cheers  the  watchers  on, 
To  pray,  and  hope,  and  labor, 

Till  the  dark  night  be  gone. 

Jane  Borthwick.  1863. 

306  Eevelation  15  :  3,  4.  10.10.11.11. 

HOW  wondrous  and  great  Thy  works,  God  of  praise ! 
How  just,  King  of  saints,  and  true  are  Thy  ways! 
O  who  shall  not  fear  Thee,  and  honor  Thy  iSTanie  ? 
Thou  only  art  holy,  Thou  only  supreme ! 

2  To  nations  long  dark  Thy  light  shall  be  shown : 
Their  worship  and  vows  shall  come  to  Thy  Throne. 
Thy  truth  and  Thy  judgments  shall  spread  all  abroad, 
Till  earth's  every  people  confess  Thee  their  God. 

Henry  Ustic  Onderdonk.  1826. 


THE   WORD.  671 

307  Psalm  117.  L.  M. 

IROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise ; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  Name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 


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2  Eternal  are  Thy  mercies,  Lord, 
Eternal  truth  attends  Thy  Word. 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

Isaac  Watts.  171 


THE  WORD. 


I 


308  Psalm  19.  L.  M.  6  lines. 

LOVE  the  volume  of  Thy  Word  : 
What  light  and  joy  those  leaves  afford 
To  souls  benighted  and  distrest ! 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way ; 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray  ; 
Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 

From  the  discoveries  of  Thy  law 
The  perfect  rules  of  life  I  draw ; 

These  are  my  study  and  delight  : 
Not  honey  so  invites  the  taste, 
Nor  gold  that  hath  the  furnace  passed 

Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight. 

Thy  threatenings  wake  my  slumbering  eyes, 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies ; 

But  'tis  Thy  blessed  Gospel,  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean, 
.Converts  my  soul,  subdues  my  sin, 

And  gives  a  free,  but  large  reward. 


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672  THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE. 

4  Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts  ? 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain. 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise, 
That  I  have  read  Thy  Book  of  grace 

And  book  of  nature  not  in  vain. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

309  c.  m. 

"OW  precious  is  the  Book  divine, 
By  inspiration  given ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 
In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 

Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  Lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 
Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 

Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

John  Fawcett.  1782. 

310  cm. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  in  Thy  Word 
What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
For  ever  be  Thy  Name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 
Spreads  heavenly  peace  around ; 

And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

3  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 
My  ever-dear  delight ; 

And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light ! 


THE    WOED.  673 

4  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord ! 
Be  Thou  for  ever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  Thy  sacred  Word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

Anne  Steele.  1760. 


A 


311  c.  M. 

GLORY  gilds  the  sacred  page, 
Majestic  like  the  sun  ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age, 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

2  The  Hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 
His  gracious  light  and  heat, 

His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise ; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  Thine, 
For  such  a  bright  display 

As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 
The  steps  of  Him  I  love, 

Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

William  Cowper.  1779. 


312  Psalm  119.  C.  M. 

OW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
And  guard  their  lives  from  sin? 
Thy  Word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 


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'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 
That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 

And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 
43 


674  THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE. 

3  The  starry  heavens  Thy  rule  obey, 

The  earth  maintains  her  place ; 
And  these  Thy  servants,  night  and  day, 
Thy  skill  and  power  express. 

4  But  still  Thy  Law  and  Gospel,  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  divine  : 
Not  earth  stands  firmer  than  Thy  Word, 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine. 

6  Thy  Word  is  everlasting  truth  : 
How  pure  is  every  page ! 
That  holy  Book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

313  6s.  Trochaic. 

LORD,  Thy  Word  abideth, 
And  our  footsteps  guideth  ; 
Who  its  truth  believeth 
Light  and  joy  receiveth. 

2  When  our  foes  are  near  us, 
Then  Thy  Word  doth  cheer  us, 
Word  of  consolation, 
Message  of  salvation. 

3  When  the  storms  are  o'er  us, 
And  dark  clouds  before  us, 
Then  its  light  directeth, 
And  our  way  protecteth. 

4  Who  can  tell  the  pleasure, 
Who  recount  the  treasure, 
By  Thy  Word  imparted 
To  the  simple-hearted  ? 

5  Word  of  mercy,  giving 
Succor  to  the  living ; 


THE   WORD.  675 

Word  of  life,  supplying 
Comfort  to  the  dying ! 

6  O  that  we,  discerning 
Its  most  holy  learning, 
Lord,  may  love  and  fear  Thee, 
Evermore  be  near  Thee  ! 

Sir  Henry  Williams  Baker.  1861. 

314        Dz™  Wort,  0  Herr,  ist  milder  Thau.      C.  M.  D. 
rpHY  Word,  O  Lord,  like  gentle  dews, 
X    Falls  soft  on  hearts  that  pine; 
Lord, 'to  Thy  garden  ne'er  refuse 
This  heavenly  balm  of  Thine. 
Watered  by  Thee,  let  every  tree 
Forth  blossom  to  Thy  praise, 
By  grace  of  Thine  bear  fruit  divine, 
Through  all  the  coming  days. 

2  Thy  Word  is  like  a  flaming  sword, 

A  wedge  that  cleaveth  stone  ; 
Keen  as  a  fire,  so  burns  Thy  Word, 

And  pierceth  flesh  and  bone. 
Let  it  go  forth  o'er  all  the  earth, 

To  cleanse  our  hearts  within, 
To  show  Thy  power  in  Satan's  hour, 

And  break  the  might  of  sin. 

3  Thy  Word,  a  wondrous  guiding  star, 

On  pilgrim  hearts  doth  rise, 
Leads  those  to  God  who  dwell  afar, 

And  makes  the  simple  wise. 
Let  not  its  light  e'er  sink  in  night ; 

In  every  spirit  shine, 
That  none  may  miss  heaven's  final  bliss, 

Led  by  Thy  light  divine. 

Karl  Bamhard  Garve.  1825. 

From  Catherine  Winkworih.  Tr.  185& 


676  THE    MEANS    OE    GRACE. 

315  C.  M.  D. 

ACCEPT,  O  Lord,  Thy  servant's  thanks 
For  Thy  enlivening  Word, 
By  Thy  most  Holy  Spirit  taught, 

By  holy  prophets  heard. 
That  Word  in  Thy  recording  Book 

From  age  to  age  descends : 
Her  teaching  here  Thy  Church  begins, 
And  here  her  teaching  ends. 

2  Whate'er  of  truth  the  soul  can  need 

To  clear  her  darkling  sight, 
Whate'er  to  check  the  wandering  feet, 

And  guide  their  course  aright  ; 
Whate'er  of  fear  the  bad  to  daunt, 

Of  hope  the  good  to  cheer : 
All  that  may  profit  man,  O  Lord, 

Thy  bounty  gives  us  here. 

3  Joined  with  our  household's  little  church, 

And  in  our  lonely  hours, 
And  in  the  assembly  of  the  saints, 

That  sacred  Word  be  ours, 
To  read  and  hear,  to  mark  and  learn, 

And  inwardly  digest ; 
And  He  Who  gave  the  Word,  may  He 

On  those  who  learn  it,  rest ! 

4  Thence  on  our  hearts  may  lively  faith, 

Celestial  comfort  pour, 
With  patience,  lightener  of  our  ills, 

And  hope  that  looks  before  : 
That  we  with  Thy  united  Church, 

May  lift  our  souls  above, 
And  with  one  mind  and  mouth  proclaim 

Thy  glory,  God  of  love ! 

Richard  Mant.  1837. 


THE   WORD.  677 

3 16  Erhalt  uns,  Herr,  bei  Deinem  Wort.  L.  M. 

LORD,  keep  us  steadfast  in  Thy  Word : 
Curb  those  who  fain  by  craft  or  sword 
Would  wrest  the  kingdom  from  Thy  Son, 
And  set  at  naught  all  He  hath  done. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  power  make  known ; 
For  Thou  art  Lord  of  lords  alone  : 
Defend  Thy  Christendom,  that  we 

May  evermore  sing  praise  to  Thee. 

3  O  Comforter,  of  priceless  worth, 
Send  peace  and  unity  on  earth, 
Support  us  in  our  final  strife, 
And  lead  us  out  of  death  to  life. 

Martin  Luther.  1541. 

Tr.  Catherine  Wink  worth.  18G2. 


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3X7  Walte,  Walts,  nah  undfern.  7s. 

I  PRE  AD,  O  spread,  thou  mighty  Word, 
Spread  the  kingdom  of  the  Lord, 
Wheresoe'r  His  breath  has  given 
Life  to  beings  meant  for  heaven. 

2  Tell  them  how  the  Father's  will 
Made  the  world,  and  keeps  it  still ; 
How  He  sent  His  Son  to  save 
All  who  help  and  comfort  crave. 

3  Tell  them  of  the  Spirit  given 
Now,  to  guide  us  up  to  heaven, 
Strong  and  holy,  just  and  true, 
Working  both  to  will  and  do. 

4  Word  of  life,  most  pure  and  strong, 
Lo,  for  Thee  the  nations  long : 
Spread,  till  from  its  dreary  night 
All  the  world  awakes  to  lkrht. 


678  THE    MEANS    OP    GRACE. 

5  Lord  of  harvest,  let  there  be 

Joy  and  strength  to  work  for  Thee : 
Let  the  nations  far  and  near, 
See  Thy  light,  and  learn  Thy  fear. 

Jonathan  Friedrich  Bahnrnaier.  1823. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858. 


BAPTISM. 

3XS  Liebster  Jesu,  ivir  sind  hier.  7  8.8.8. 

BLESSED  Jesus,  here  we  stand, 
Met  to  do  as  Thou  hast  spoken  ; 
And  this  child,  at  Thy  command, 
Now  we  bring  to  Thee,  in  token 
That  to  Thee  it  here  is  given  ; 
For  of  such  shall  be  Thy  heaven. 

2  Yes,  Thy  warning  voice  is  plain, 

And  we  fain  would  keep  it  duly ; 
"  He  who  is  not  born  again, 

Heart  and  life  reuewing  truly, 
Born  of  water  and  the  Spirit, 
Will  My  kingdom  ne'er  inherit." 

3  Therefore  hasten  we  to  Thee  ; 

Take  the  pledge  we  bring,  O  take  it ! 
Let  us  here  Thy  glory  see, 

And  in  tender  pity  make  it 
Now  Thy  child,  and  leave  it  never, 
Thine  on  earth  and  Thine  for  ever. 

4  Make  it,  Lord,  Thy  member  now  ; 

Shepherd,  take  Thy  lamb,  and  feed  it; 
Prince  of  peace,  its  peace  be  Thou  ; 

Way  of  life,  to  heaven  lead  it ; 
Vine,  this  branch  may  nothing  sever, 
Be  it  graft  in  Thee  for  ever. 


BAPTISM.  679 

5  Now  upon  Thy  heart  it  lies, 

What  our  hearts  so  dearly  treasure : 

Heavenward  lead  our  burdened  sighs, 
Pour  Thy  blessing  without  measure ; 

Write  the  name  we  now  have  given, 
Write  it  in  the  Book  of  heaven. 

Benjamin  Schmolck.  1704. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkwdrth.  1858. 

319  0  Vaterherz.  8.6.8.8. 

FATHER,  Who  hast  created  all 
In  wisest  love  we  pray, 
Look  on  this  babe,  who  at  Thy  call 

Is  entering  on  life's  way. 
Bend  o'er  it  now  with  blessing  fraught, 
And  make  Thou  something  out  of  naught. 

2  O  Son,  Who  diedst  for  us,  behold, 

We  bring  our  child  to  Thee ! 
Great  Shepherd,  take  it  to  Thy  fold, 

Thine  own  for  aye  to  be : 
Defend  it  through  this  earthly  strife, 
And  lead  it  on  the  path  of  life. 

3  Spirit,  Who  broodest  o'er  the  wave, 

Descend  upon  this  child  : 
Give  endless  life,  its  spirit  lave 

With  waters  undefiled  : 
Grant  it,  while  yet  a  babe,  to  be 

A  child  of  God,  a  home  for  Thee ! 

4  O  God,  what  Thou  command'st  is  done : 

We  speak,  but  Thine  the  might : 
This  child  which  scarce  hath  seen  the  sun, 

O  pour  on  it  Thy  light, 
In  faith  and  hope,  in  joy  and  love, 

Thou  Sun  of  all  below,  above ! 

Albert.  Knapp.  1850. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858.  a 


680  THE   MEANS    OF    GRACE. 


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320  c  m. 

EE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 
With  all  engaging  charms ; 
Hark,  how  He  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  His  arms ! 

2  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  He  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  : 
It  was  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  with  grateful  hearts, 

And  yield  them  up  to  Thee ; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  Thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be ! 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755.  a. 

321  7s. 

PARDONED  through  redeeming  grace, 
In  Thy  blessed  Son  revealed, 
Worshipping  before  Thy  face, 
Lord,  to  Thee  ourselves  we  yield. 

2  Thou  the  sacrifice  receive, 

Humbly  offered  through  Thy  Son  ; 
Quicken  us  in  Him  to  live ; 
Lord,  in  us  Thy  will  be  done. 

3  By  the  hallowed -outward  sign, 

By  the  cleansing  grace  within, 
Seal  and  make  us  wholly  Thine  ; 
Wash,  and  keep  us  pure  from  sin. 

4  Called  to  bear  the  Christian  name, 

May  our  vows  and  life  accord, 
And  our  every  deed  proclaim 
"  Holiness  unto  the  Lord  !  " 

Edward  Oder.  1836. 


CONFIRMATION.  681 

CONFIRMATION. 

322  8.7.  D. 

BLESSED  Saviour,  Who  hast  taught  me 
I  should  live  to  Thee  alone  ; 
All  these  years  Thy  hand  hath  brought  me, 

Since  I  first  was  made  Thine  own. 
At  the  Font  my  vows  were  spoken 

By  my  parents  in  the  Lord  ; 
That  my  vows  shall  be  unbroken, 
At  the  Altar  I  record. 

2  I  would  trust  in  Thy  protecting, 

Wholly  rest  upon  Thine  arm; 
Follow  wholly  Thy  directing, 

O  my  only  Guard  from  harm  ! 
Meet  me  now  with  Thy  salvation, 

In  Thy  Church's  ordered  way  ; 
Let  me  feel  Thy  Confirmation 

In  Thy  truth  and  fear  to-day  : 

3  So  that  might  and  firmness  gaining, 

Hope  in  danger,  joy  in  grief, 
Now  and  evermore  remaining 

In  the  catholic  belief, 
Resting  in  my  Saviour's  merit, 

Strengthened  with  the  Spirit's  strength, 
With  Thy  Church  I  may  inherit 

All  my  Father's  joy  at  length. 

John  Mason  Neale.  1842. 

323  -^  bin  getauft  auf  Beinen  Namen.         8.7.4.7. 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
I'm  baptized  in  Thy  dear  Name ; 
In  the  seed  Thou  dost  inherit, 

With  the  people  Thou  dost  claim, 

I  am  reckoned  ; 
And  for  me  the  Saviour  came. 


682  THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE. 

2  Thou  receivest  me,  O  Father, 

As  a  child  and  heir  of  Thine ; 
Jesus,  Thou  Who  diedst,  yea,  rather 
Ever  livest,  Thou  art  mine. 

Thou,  O  Spirit, 
Art  my  Guide,  my  light  divine. 

3  I  have  pledged,  and  would  not  falter, 

Truth,  obedience,  love  to  Thee ; 
I  have  vows  upon  Thine  altar, 
Ever  Thine  alone  to  be ; 

And  for  ever 
Sin  and  all  its  lusts  to  flee. 

4  Gracious  God,  all  Thou  hast  spoken 

In  this  covenant  shall  take  place ; 
But  if  I,  alas !  have  broken 

These  my  vows,  hide  not  Thy  face; 

And  from  falling 
O  restore  me  by  Thy  grace ! 

5  Lord,  to  Thee  I  now  surrender 

All  I  have,  and  all  I  am ; 
Make  my  heart  more  true  and  tender, 
Glorify  in  me  Thy  Name. 

Let  obedience 
To  Thy  will  be  all  my  aim. 

6  Help  me  in  this  high  endeavor, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost! 
Bind  my  heart  to  Thee  for  ever, 
Till  I  join  the  heavenly  host. 

Living,  dying, 
Let  me  make  in  Thee  my  boast. 


V 


Johann  Jacob  Rambach.  1734. 
Tr.  Charles  William  Schaeffer. 


324  l.m. 

HAPPY  day,  that  stays  my  choice 
On  Thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God  ! 


o 


CONFIRMATION.  686 

Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  O  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 

To  Him  Who  merits  all  my  love ! 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  His  house, 
While  to  that  sacred  shrine  I  move. 

3  "lis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done ; 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  He  is  mine : 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 
Glad  to  obey  the  voice  divine. 

4  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart, 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest ; 
With  ashes  who  would  grudge  to  part, 
When  called  on  angels'  bread  to  feast  ? 

5  High  heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear ; 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 

And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755.  a. 


325  c.  m. 

"Y  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 
And  make  it  always  Thine, 
That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  stray, 
No  more  from  Thee  decline. 


M 


2  Before  the  Cross  of  Him  Who  died, 
Behold,  I  prostrate  fall ; 
Let  every  sin  be  crucified. 
Let  Christ  be  all  in  all ! 

8  Anoint  me  with  Thv  heavenly  grace, 
Adopt  me  for  Thine  own  ; 
That  I  may  see  Thy  glorious  face, 
And  worship  at  Thy  throne  ! 


684  THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE. 

4  May  the  dear  Blood,  once  shed  for  me, 
My  blest  Atonement  prove, 
That  I  from  first  to  last  may  be 
The  purchase  of  Thy  Love  ! 

5  Let  every  thought,  and  work,  and  word, 
To  Thee  be  ever  given  : 
Then  life  shall  be  Thy  service,  Lord, 
And  death  the  gate  of  heaven  ! 

Matthew  Bridges.  1848. 
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326   *  7s. 

THINE  for  ever !  God  of  love, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above ; 
Thine  for  ever  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  for  ever !  Lord  of  Life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife ; 
Thou,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3  Thine  for  ever  !  O  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest ! 
Saviour,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
O  defend  us  to  the  end. 

4  Thine  for  ever !  Saviour,  keep, 
These  Thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep ; 
Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care, 

Let  us  all  Thy  goodness  share. 

5  Thine  for  ever  !  Thou  our  Guide, 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied, 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven, 
Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 

Mary  Fowler  Maude.  1847. 


THE  LORD'S    SUPPER.  685 

327  H.  M. 

BAPTIZED  into  Thy  Name, 
Mysterious  One  in  Three, 
Our  souls  and  bodies  claim, 
A  sacrifice  to  Thee ; 
And  let  us  live  our  faith  to  prove, 
The  faith  which  works  by  humble  love. 

2       O  that  our  light  may  shine, 
And  all  our  lives  express 
The  character  divine, 
The  real  holiness ; 
And  then  receive  us  to  adore 
The  Triune  God  for  evermore. 

Charles  Wesley.  1767. 

THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

328  C.  M. 

ACCORDING  to  Thy  gracious  Word, 
In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 
I  will  remember  Thee. 

2  Thy  Body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be ; 
Thy  testamental  Cup  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  Thee. 

3  Gethsemane  can  I  forget, 

Or  there  Thy  conflict  see, 

Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 

And  not  remember  Thee  ? 

4  When  to  the  Cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice ! 
I  must  remember  Thee. 


686  THE    MEANS     OF    GRACE. 

5  Remember  Thee,  and  all  Thy  pains, 

And  all  Thy  Love  to  me  ; 
Yes,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse,  remains, 
Will  I  remember  Thee. 

6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 

And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  Thou  shalt  in  Thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 

James  Montgomery.  1825. 

329  sm. 

JESUS  invites  His  saints 
To  meet  around  His  board : 
Here  those  He  died  to  save  may  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 

2  Our  heavenly  Father  calls 

Christ  and  His  members  one: 
We  are  the  children  of  His  love, 
And  He  the  first-born  Son. 

3  We  are  but  several  parts 

Of  the  same  broken  bread  ; 
One  body  with  its  several  limbs, 
But  Jesus  is  the  Head. 

4  Let  all  our  powers  be  joined, 

His  glorious  Name  to  raise : 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  every  mind, 
And  every  voice  be  praise ! 

Isaac  Watts.  1709.  cu 

330  l.m. 

Y  God,  and  is  Thy  table  spread  ? 
And  does  Thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow  ? 
Thither  be  all  Thy  children  led, 

And  let  them  all  its  sweetness  know. 

Hail,  sacred  Feast,  which  Jesus  makes, 
Rich  Banquet  of  His  Flesh  and  Blood ! 


M 


THE  lord's  supper.  687 

Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 

That  sacred  stream,  that  heavenly  food ! 

3  Why  are  its  blessings  all  in  vain 

Before  unwilling  hearts  displayed  ? 
Was  not  for  us  the  Victim  slain  ? 
Are  we  forbid  the  children's  Bread  ? 

4  O  let  Thy  table  honored  be, 

And  furnished  well  with  joyful  guests ; 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 
That  here  its  sacred  pledges  tastes. 

5  Let  crowds  approach,  with  hearts  prepared ; 

With  warm  desire  let  all  attend ; 
Nor,  when  we  leave  our  Father's  board, 
The  pleasure  or  the  profit  end. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755.  a. 

331  c.  m. 

GOD  unseen,  yet  ever  near, 
Thy  presence  may  we  feel ; 
And  thus,  inspired  with  holy  fear, 
Before  Thine  altar  kneel. 


o 


2  Here  may  Thy  faithful  people  know 

The  blessings  of  Thy  Love  ; 
The  streams  that  through  the  desert  flow, 
The  manna  from  above. 

3  We  come,  obedient  to  Thy  Word, 

To  feast  on  heavenly  food  ; 
Our  meat  the  Body  of  the  Lord, 
Our  drink,  His  precious  Blood. 

4  Thus  may  we  all  Thy  words  obey ; 

For  we,  O  God,  are  Thine ; 
And  go  rejoicing  on  our  way, 
Renewed  with  strength  divine. 

Edward  Osier.  1828. 


688  THE    MEANS    OF     GRACE. 

332  8.6.8.8. 

LORD,  when  before  Thy  throne  we  meet, 
Thy  goodness  to  adore, 
From  heaven,  the  eternal  mercy-seat, 

On  us  Thy  blessing  pour, 
And  make  our  inmost  souls  to  be 
A  habitation  meet  for  Thee. 

2  Thy  Body  for  our  ransom  given, 

Thy  Blood  in  mercy  shed, — 
With  this  immortal  food  from  heaven, 

Lord,  let  our  souls  be  fed : 
And  as  we  round  Thine  altar  kneel, 

Help  us  Thy  quickening  grace  to  feel. 

3  Be  Thou,  O  Holy  Spirit,  nigh ; 

Accept  the  humble  prayer, 
The  contrite  soul's  repentant  sigh, 

The  sinner's  heartfelt  tear ; 
And  let  our  adoration  rise 

As  fragrant  incense  to  the  skies. 

TresUian  George  Nicholas.  1838. 

333  7.6.7.7.7.6. 

JESUS,  Master  of  the  Feast, 
The  Feast  itself  Thou  art! 
Now  receive  Thy  every  guest ! 

And  comfort  every  heart ! 
Give  us  living  Bread  to  eat, 
Manna  that  from  heaven  comes  down  ; 
See  us  waiting  at  Thy  feet, 
And  make  Thy  favor  known. 

2  In  this  earthly  wilderness 
Thou  hast  a  table  spread, 
Richly  filled  with  every  grace 
Our  fainting  souls  can  need : 


the  lord's  supper.  689 

Still  sustain  us  by  Thy  Love, 
Still  Thy  servants'  strength  repair, 
Till  we  reach  Thy  courts  above, 
And  feast  for  ever  there. 

Charles  Wesley.  1745.  a. 

334  8.8.7.7. 

JESUS,  at  Thine  invitation 
Draw  we  nigh  with  supplication ; 
Thou  Who  hast  Thy  table  spread, 
With  Thyself  may  we  be  fed. 

2  Be  Thy  Cross  our  meditation  ; 
Be  Thy  Name  our  consolation  ; 
While  Thy  Death  we  call  to  mind, 
May  we  here  its  blessings  find. 

3  Here  in  all  revive  contrition ; 
Here  renew  to  all  remission  ; 
Here  increase  our  love  of  Thee, 
Let  us  Thy  salvation  see. 

4  Visit  us,  O  Bread  of  heaven ; 
Life  from  Thee  to  us  be  given, 
Life  divine  that  never  ends, 
That  from  Thee  alone  descends. 

Arthur  Tozer  Russell.  1851.  a. 


0 


335  0  Esca  viatorum.  7.6.  D. 

BREAD  to  pilgrims  given, 
Richer  than  angels  eat, 
O  Manna  sent  from  heaven, 

For  heaven-born  natures  meet  1 
Give  us,  for  Thee  long  pining, 

To  eat  till  richly  filled ; 
Till,  earth's  delights  resigning, 
Our  every  wish  is  stilled  ! 
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690  THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE. 

2  O  Fountain,  life  bestowing, 

From  out  the  Saviour's  heart, 
A  Fountain  purely  flowing, 

A  Fount  of  Love  Thou  art  1 
O  let  us,  freely  tasting, 

Our  burning  thirst  assuage! 
Thy  sweetness  never  wasting, 

Avails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Jesus,  this  feast  receiving, 

We  Thee  unseen  adore ; 
Thy  faithful  Word  believing, 

We  take,  and  doubt  no  more ; 
Give  us,  Thou  true  and  loving, 

On  earth  to  live  in  Thee ; 
Then,  death  the  veil  removing, 

Thy  glorious  face  to  see  ! 

Author  unknown.  1661. 
Tr.  Ray  Palmer.  1858.  a. 

33\>  Jesus  dulcedo  cordium.  L.  M. 

JESUS,  Thou  Joy  of  loving  hearts ! 
Thou  Fount  of  life  !  Thou  Light  of  men  ! 
From  the  best  bliss  that  earth  imparts 
We  turn  unfilled  to  Thee  again. 

2  Thy  truth  unchanged  hath  ever  stood; 

Thou  savest  those  that  on  Thee  call ; 
To  them  that  seek  Thee,  Thou  art  good, 
To  them  that  find  Thee,  All  in  all. 

3  We  taste  Thee,  O  Thou  Living  Bread, 

And  long  to  feast  upon  Thee  still ; 
We  drink  of  Thee,  the  Fountain  Head, 
And  thirst  our  souls  from  Thee  to  fill. 

4  Our  restless  spirits  yearn  for  Thee, 

Where'er  our  changeful  lot  is  cast ; 
Glad,  that  Thy  gracious  smile  we  see, 
Blest,  that  our  faith  can  hold  Thee  fast. 


THE  lord's  supper.  691 

5  O  Jesus,  ever  with  us  stay  ! 

Make  all  our  moments  calm  and  bright ; 
Chase  the  dark  night  of  sin  away, 
Shed  o'er  the  world  Thy  holy  light. 

Bernard  of  Clairvaux,  d.  1153. 
Tr.  Ray  Palmer.  1858.  a. 

337  Ecce  Panis  Angelorum.  7s. 

LO,  upon  the  altar  lies 
Bread  of  heaven  from  the  skies  ; 
Food  to  mortal  wanderers  given, 
To  the  sons  and  heirs  of  heaven. 

2  Jesus,  Shepherd  of  the  sheep  ! 
Thou  Thy  flock  in  safety  keep. 
Living  Bread  !  Thy  life  supply, 
Strengthen  us,  or  else  we  die. 

3  Thou,  who  feedest  us  below  ! 
Source  of  all  we  have  or  know  ! 
Grant  that  with  Thy  saints  above 
We  may  reach  Thy  feast  of  love  ! 

Thomas  Aquinas,  d.  1274. 
From  Edward  Caswell.  Tr.  1848. 

338  Adoro  Te  devote-  L-  M. 

WITH  all  the  powers  my  poor  heart  hath 
Of  humble  love  and  loyal  faith, 
I  come,  dear  Lord,  to  worship  Thee, 
Whom  so  much  Love  bowed  low  for  me. 

2  O  dear  memorial  of  that  Death 

Which  still  survives,  and  gives  us  breath ! 
Live  ever,  Bread  of  Life,  and  be 
My  food,  my  joy,  my  all  to  me ! 

3  Come,  glorious  Lord  !  my  hopes  increase, 
And  mix  my  portion  with  Thy  peace ! 
Come,  and  for  ever  dwell  in  me, 

That  I  may  only  live  to  Thee. 


692  THE   MEANS    OF    GRACE. 

4  Come,  hidden  Life,  and  that  long  day 
For  which  I  languish,  come  away ! 
When  this  faint  soul  Thy  face  shall  see, 
And  drink  the  unsealed  Source  of  Thee : 

5  When  glory's  sun  faith's  shade  shall  chase, 
And  for  Thy  veil,  give  me  Thy  face ; 
Then  shall  my  praise  eternal  be 


To  the  eternal  Trinity 


Thomas  Aquinas,  d,  1274. 
Tr.  Richard  Crashaw.  1646. 
John  Austin.  1688.  a. 


339  7.6.  Trochaic. 

LAMB  of  God,  Who  once  was  slain, 
We,  whose  sins  did  pierce  Thee, 
Now  commemorate  Thy  pain, 
And  implore  Thy  mercy. 

2  Thine's  an  everlasting  Love  : 

We  have  sorely  tried  Thee. 
Whom  have  we  in  heaven  above, 
Whom  on  earth  beside  Thee  ? 

3  What  can  helpless  sinners  do, 

When  temptations  seize  us  ? 
Naught  have  we  to  look  unto 
But  the  Blood  of  Jesus. 

4  Pardon  all  our  baseness,  Lord ; 

All  our  weakness  pity  : 
Guide  us  safely  by  Thy  Word 
To  the  heavenly  city. 

5  O  sustain  us  on  the  road 

Through  this  desert  dreary. 
Feed  us  with  Thy  Flesh  and  Blood, 
When  we're  faint  and  weary. 

6  Bid  us  call  to  mind  Thy  Cross 

Our  hard  hearts  to  soften. 


THE  lord's  supper.  693 

Often,  Saviour,  feast  us  thus  ; 
For  we  need  it  often. 

Joseph  Hart.  1762. 

340  7s. 

BREAD  of  heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed, 
For  Thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed ; 
Ever  may  our  souls  be  fed 
With  this  true  and  living  Bread. 

2  Vine  of  heaven,  Thy  Blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice  ; 

Lord,  Thy  wounds  our  healing  give ; 
To  Thy  Cross  we  look  and  live. 

3  Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied, 
Through  the  life  of  Him  who  died, 
Lord  of  life,  O  let  us  be 

Rooted,  grafted,  built  on  Thee. 

Joseph  Gonder.  1824.  a. 
After  Communion. 
341  Wie  wohl  hast  Du  gelabet.  7.6.  D. 

LIVING  Bread  from  heaven, 
How  hast  Thou  fed  Thy  guest ! 
The  gifts  Thou  now  hast  given 

Have  filled  my  heart  with  rest. 
O  wondrous  Food  of  blessing ! 
O  Cup  that  heals  our  woes ! 
My  heart,  this  gift  possessing, 
In  thankful  song  o'erflows. 

My  Lord,  Thou  here  hast  led  me 

Within  Thy  holiest  place, 
And  there  Thyself  hast  fed  me 

With  treasures  of  Thy  grace ; 
And  Thou  hast  freely  given 

What  earth  could  never  buy, 
The  Bread  of  Life  from  heaven, 

That  now  I  shall  not  die ! 


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694  THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE, 

3  Thou  givest  all  I  wanted, 

The  Food  can  death  destroy ; 
And  Thou  hast  freely  granted 

The  Cup  of  endless  joy. 
Ah,  Lord,  I  do  not  merit 

The  favor  Thou  hast  shown, 
And  all  my  soul  and  spirit 

Bow  down  before  Thy  throne ! 

4  Lord,  grant  me  that,  thus  strengthened 

With  heavenly  Food,  while  here 
My  course  on  earth  is  lengthened, 

I  serve  with  holy  fear  : 
And  when  Thou  callest  my  spirit 

To  leave  this  world  below, 
I  enter,  through  Thy  merit, 

Where  joys  unmingled  flow. 

Johann  Hist.  1651. 

Tr.  Catherine  Wlnkworth.  1858. 

342  7.6.  Trochaic, 

LORD,  accept  our  feeble  praise 
For  the  banquet  given  ; 
Though  unworthy,  we  would  raise 
Hearts  and  hands  to  heaven. 

2  Of  the  streams  of  grace  divine 

*  We  have  now  been  tasting  : 

On  the  mystic  bread  and  wine 

With  rich  comfort  feasting. 

3  Meat  indeed  Thy  Flesh  we  find, 

Drink'  Thy  Blood  so  precious  ; 
Jesus,  Saviour;  Thou  art  kind, 
Merciful  and  gracious ! 

4  On  our  guilty  souls  Thy  rod 

Falls  with  gentle  chidings ;     . 
And  Thou  healest  with  Thy  Blood 
All  our  great  backslidings. 


CALLING.  695 

5  May  we  to  Thy  bleeding  Cross 

Soul  and  body  fasten  ; 

All  for  Jesus  count  but  loss, 

To  His  coming  hasten. 

6  None  from  trials  are  below 

Totally  exempted  ; 
All-sufficient  grace  bestow, 
Succor,  Lord,  the  tempted. 

7  To  Thy  Name,  for  evermore, 

Be  all  glory  given  ; 
None  on  earth  will  we  adore, 
None  but  Thee  in  heaven. 

;  Whitefleld's  Col.  1766? 

343  h.  m. 

AUTHOR  of  life  divine, 
Who  hast  a  table  spread, 
Furnished  with  living  Wine, 
And  everlasting  Bread, 
Preserve  the  life  Thyself  hast  given, 
And  feed  and  train  us  up  for  heaven. 

2     Our  needy  souls  sustain 

With  fresh  supplies  of  love, 
Till  all  Thy  life  we  gain, 
And  all  Thy  fullness  prove; 
And,  strengthened  by  Thy  perfect  grace, 
Behold,  without  a  veil,  Thy  face. 

Charles  Wesley.  1745.  a. 


ORDER  OF  SALVATION— CALLING. 
344  C.  M. 

rnHE  King  of  heaven  His  table  spreads, 
X    And  dainties  crown  the  board. 
Not  all  the  boasted  joys  of  earth 
Could  such  delight  afford- 


696  ORDER   OF   SALVATION. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men, 

And  endless  life  are  given  ; 
And  the  rich  Blood  that  Jesus  shed 
To  raise  the  soul  to  heaven. 

3  Ye  hungry  poor,  who  long  have  strayed 

In  sin's  dark  mazes,  come  ; 
Come  from  the  hedges  and  highways, 
And  Grace  will  find  you  room. 

4  Thousands  of  souls,  in  glory  now, 

Were  fed  and  feasted  here  ; 
And  thousands  more,  still  on  the  way, 
Around  the  board  appear. 

5  Yet  are  His  house  and  heart  so  large, 

That  thousands  more  may  come  ; 
Nor  could  the  wide  assembling  world 
O'erfill  the  spacious  room. 

6  All  things  are  ready :  enter  in, 

Nor  weak  excuses  frame. 
Come,  take  your  places  at  the  feast, 
And  bless  the  Founder's  Name. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755.  a. 

345  c.  m. 

THE  Saviour  calls ;  let  every  ear 
Attend  the  heavenly  sound. 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear; 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow, 
And  life  and  health,  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise, 

To  ease  your  every  pain  ; 
Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies ! 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 


CALLING.  697 

4  Ye  sinners,  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice ; 

The  gracious  call  obey : 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys, 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts ; 

To  Thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  Thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink  and  never  die. 

Anne  Steele.  1760. 

346  Eevelation  22 :  17.  S.  M. 

THE  Spirit  in  our  hearts 
Is  whispering,  "  Sinner,  come  :  " 
The  Bride,  the  Church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  His  children,  "  Come  !  " 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  "  Come  !  " 

Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness 

To  Christ,  the  Fountain,  come  ! 
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3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

O  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life : 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo,  Jesus,  Who  invites, 

Declares,  "  I  quickly  come  ;  " 
Lord,  even  so  !  I  wait  Thine  hour ; 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come  ! 

Henry  Ustic  Onderdmik.  1826. 

347  7s. 

COME,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice, 
Come  and  make  My  paths  your  choice  : 
I  will  guide  you  to  your  home ; 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  come  ! 


698  ORDER    OF   SALVATION. 

2  Sinner  come,  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  flows  for  every  wound ; 
Peace  that  ever  shall  endure  ; 
Rest  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 

Anna  Letitia  Barbaidd.  1792. 

348  7s. 

COME,  ye  weary  sinners,  come, 
All  who  feel  your  heavy  load ; 
Jesus  calls  His  wanderers  home  ; 
Hasten  to  your  pardoning  God. 

2  Come;  ye  guilty  souls  opprest, 

Answer  to  the  Saviour's  call : 
"  Come,  and  I  will  give  you  rest; 
Come,  and  I  will  save  you  all." 

3  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  love, 

We  Thy  kindest  word  obey : 

Faithful  let  Thy  mercies  prove, 

Take  our  load  of  guilt  away. 

4  Fain  we  would  on  Thee  relj, 

Cast  on  Thee  our  sin  and  care : 
To  Thine  arms  of  mercy  fly, 
Find  our  lasting  quiet  there. 

5  Lo,  we  come  to  Thee  for  ease : 

True  and  gracious  as  Thou  art, 
Now  our  weary  souls  release, 
Write  forgiveness  on  our  heart. 

Charles  Wesley.  1746.  a. 

349  8777. 

COME  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain, 
Sinners,  ruined  by  the  Fall ; 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  to  you,  to  me,  to  all ; 
In  a  full  perpetual  tide, 
Opened  when  our  Saviour  died. 


CALLING.  699 

Come  in  poverty  and  meanness, 

Come  defiled,  without,  within  ; 
From  infection  and  uncleanness, 

From  the  leprosy  of  sin, 
Wash  your  robes  and  make  them  white ; 
Ye  shall  walk  with  God  in  light. 

Come  in  sorrow  and  contrition, 

Wounded,  impotent,  and  blind  ; 
Here  the  guilty  free  remission, 

Here  the  troubled  peace,  may  find  : 
Health  this  fountain  will  restore  ; 
He  that  drinks  shall  thirst  no  more. 

He  that  drinks  shall  live  for  ever ; 

'Tis  a  soul-renewing  flood : 
God  is  faithful ;  God  will  never 

Break  His  covenant  in  Blood, 
Signed  when  our  Redeemer  died, 
Sealed  when  He  was  glorified. 

James  Montgomery.  1819. 


G' 


350  @°tt  rufei  noch.  L.  M. 

OD  calling  yet ! — shall  I  not  hear  ? 
Earth's  pleasures  shall  I  still  hold  dear? 
Shall  life's  swift  passing  years  all  fly, 
And  still  my  soul  in  slumbers  lie? 

2  God  calling  yet! — shall  I  not  rise? 
Can  I  His  loving  voice  despise, 
And  basely  His  kind  care  repay  ? 
He  calls  me  still :  can  I  delay  ? 

3  God  calling  yet ! — and  shall  He  knock, 
And  I  my  heart  the  closer  lock  ? 

He  still  is  waiting  to  receive, 

And  shall  I  dare  His  Spirit  grieve  ? 


700  ORDER    OF    SALVATION. 

4  God  calling  yet! — and  shall  I  give 
No  heed,  but  still  in  bondage  live? 
I  wait,  but  He  does  not  forsake ; 

He  calls  me  still : — my  heart,  awake ! 

5  Ah,  yield  Him  all :  in  Him  confide  : 
Where  but  with  Him  doth  peace  abide  ? 
Break  loose,  let  earthly  bonds  be  riven, 
And  let  the  spirit  rise  to  heaven  ! 

6  God  calling  yet ! — I  cannot  stay  ; 
My  heart  I  yield  without  delay : 
Vain  world  farewell !  from  thee  I  part ; 
The  voice  of  God  hath  reached  my  heart! 

Gerhard  Tersteegen.  ab.  1730. 
From  Jane  Borthwick,  Tr.  1853. 


G' 


REPENTANCE. 

351 

OD  of  mercy!  God  of  grace  ! 
Hear  our  sad  repentant  songs. 
O  restore  Thy  suppliant  race, 

Thou  to  Whom  our  praise  belongs ! 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past, 
Talents  wasted,  time  misspent; 

Hearts  debased  by  worldly  cares, 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent : 

3  Foolish  fears  and  fond  desires, 
Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain  : 

Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain ; 

4  These,  and  every  secret  fault, 
Filled  with  grief  and  shame,  we  own. 

Humbled  at  thy  feet  we  lie, 

Seeking  pardon  from  Thy  throne. 

John  Taylor.  1795. 


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REPENTANCE.  701 

CM. 
THOU  Whose  tender  mercy  hears 
Contrition's  humble  sigh ; 
Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye  ! 

2  See,  low  before  Thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  ; 
Hast  Thou  not  bid  me  seek  Thy  face  ? 
Hast  Thou  not  said,  Return? 

3  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail, 

To  drive  me  from  Thy  feet  ? 
O  let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail, 
This  only  safe  retreat. 

4  Absent  from  Thee,  my  Guide,  my  Light, 

Without  one  cheering  ray, 
Through  dangers,  fears,  and  gloomy  night, 
How  desolate  my  way  ! 

5  O  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine ; 
And  let  Thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine. 

6  Thy  presence  only  can  bestow 

Delights  which  never  cloy  ; 
Be  this  my  solace  here  below, 
And  my  eternal  joy  ! 

Anne  Steele.  1760. 

3i>3  Herr,  Ich  habe  missgehandelt.  8.7.8.8. 

LORD,  to  Thee  I  make  confession, 
I  have  sinned  and  gone  astray, 
I  have  multiplied  transgression, 

Chosen  for  myself  my  way. 
Forced  at  last  to  see  my  errors, 
Lord,  I  tremble  at  Thy  terrors. 


702  ORDER    OF    SALVATION. 

2  Yet,  though  conscience'  voice  appall  me, 

Father,  I  will  seek  Thy  face ; 
Though  Thy  child  I  dare  not  call  me, 

Yet  receive  me  to  Thy  grace  ; 
Do  not  for  my  sins  forsake  me, 
Let  not  yet  Thy  wrath  o'ertake  me. 

3  For  Thy  Son  hath  suffered  for  me, 

And  the  Blood  He  shed  for  sin, 
That  can  heal  me  and  restore  me, 

Quench  this  burning  fire  within  ; 
'Tis  alone  His  Cross  can  vanquish 
These  dark  fears,  and  soothe  this  anguish. 

4  Then  on  Him  I  cast  my  burden, 

Sink  it  in  the  depths  below ! 
Let  me  feel  Thy  gracious  pardon, 

Wash  me,  make  me  white  as  snow. 
Let  Thy  Spirit  leave  me  never, 
Make  me  only  Thine  for  ever ! 

Johann  Franck.  1649. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1862. 


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354  Psalm  130.  8.7.8.8.7. 

A  us  defer  Noth  schrei  ich  zu  Dir. 

,UT  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  Thee, 
Lord,  hear  me,  I  implore  Thee ! 
Bend  down  Thy  gracious  ear  to  me, 

Let  my  prayer  come  before  Thee ! 
If  Thou  remember  each  misdeed, 
If  each  should  have  its  rightful  meed, 

Who  may  abide  Thy  presence  ? 

2  Our  pardon  is  Thy  gift;  Thy  Love 
And  grace  alone  avail  us. 
Our  works  could  ne'er  our  guilt  remove, 
The  strictest  life  must  fail  us. 


REPENTANCE.  703 

That  none  may  boast  himself  of  aught, 
But  own  in  fear  Thy  grace  hath  wrought 
What  in  him  seemeth  righteous. 

And  thus  my  hope  is  in  the  Lord, 

And  not  in  mine  own  merit : 
I  rest  upon  His  faithful  word 

To  them  of  contrite  spirit. 
That  He  is  merciful  and  just, — 
Here  is  my  comfort  and  my  trust, 

His  help  I  wTait  with  patience. 

And  though  it  tarry  till  the  night, 

And  round  till  morning  waken, 
My  heart  shall  ne'er  mistrust  Thy  might, 

Nor  count  itself  forsaken. 
Do  thus,  O  ye  of  Israel's  seed, 
Ye  of  the  Spirit  born  indeed, 

Wait  for  your  God's  appearing. 

Though  great  our  sins  and  sore  our  woes, 
His  grace  much  more  aboundeth  ; 

His  helping  love  no  limit  knows, 
Our  utmost  need  it  soundeth. 

Our  kind  and  faithful  Shepherd,  He, 

Who  shall  at  last  set  Israel  free 
From  all  their  sin  and  sorrow. 

Martin  Luther.  1524. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1862. 


355  Psalm  51.  L.  M. 

SHOW  pity,  Lord ;  O  Lord !  forgive  ; 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live. 
Are  not  Thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  Thee  ? 

2  Great  God,  Thy  Nature  hath  no  bound, 
So  let  Thy  pardoning  Love  be  found. 
O  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ! 


704  ORDER    OF    SALVATION. 

3  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess 
Against  Thy  law,  against  Thy  grace  : 
Lord,  should  Thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  Thou  art  clear. 

4  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 

Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  Thy  Word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

•"K  Isaac  Walts.  1719.  a. 

s  -"' 

356  Psalm  51.  L.  M. 

OTHOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  Thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  Thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  ; 
Let  Thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  Thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  Th}'  light, 

Cast  out  and  banished  from  Thy  sight ; 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  grieved  Thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
His  help  and  comfort  still  afford  ; 

And  let  me  now  come  near  Thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  Thy  Son. 

5  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 

Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

6  O  may  Thy  Love  inspire  my  tongue! 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song ; 


REPENTANCE.  705 

And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 

The  Lord,  my  Strength  and  Righteousness. 

Isaac  Waits.  1719.  a. 


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357  c.  m. 

LORD,  turn  not  Thy  face  from  me, 
Who  lie  in  woeful  state, 
Lamenting  all  my  sinful  life 
Before  Thy  mercy -gate : 

2  A  gate  which  opens  wide  to  those 
That  do  lament  their  sin  : 

Shut  not  that  gate  against  me,  Lord; 
But  let  me  enter  in. 

3  And  call  me  not  to  strict  account 
How  I  have  sojourned  here; 

For  then  my  guilty  conscience  knows 
How  vile  I  shall  appear. 

4  So  come  I  to  Thy  mercy-gate, 
Where  mercy  doth  abound, 

Imploring  pardon  for  my  sin, 
To  heal  my  deadly  wound. 

5  O  Lord,  I  need  not  to  repeat 
The  comfort  I  would  have  : 

Thou  know'st,  O  Lord,  before  I  ask, 
The  blessing  that  I  crave. 

6  Mercy,  good  Lord,  mercy  I  ask, 
This  is  the  total  sum  ; 

For  mercy,  Lord,  is  all  my  suit  • 
Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  come ! 

John  Marckant.  1560. 

358  s.  m. 

ND  wilt  Thou  pardon,  Lord, 
A  sinner  such  as  I  ? 
Although  Thy  book  his  crimes  record, 
Of  such  a  crimson  dye? 
45 


A: 


706  ORDEE    OF    SALVATION. 

2  So  deep  are  they  engraved, 

So  terrible  their  fear ; — 
The  righteous  scarcely  shall  be  saved, 
And  where  shall  I  appear  ? 

3  O  Thou  Physician  blest, 

Make  clean  my  guilty  soul ! 

And  me,  by  many  a  sin  opprest, 

Restore,  and  keep  me  whole ! 

4  I  know  not  how  to  praise 

Thy  mercy  and  Thy  love  ; 
But  deign  Thy  servant  to  upraise, 
And  I  shall  learn  above. 

From  Joseph  of  the  Studium.  ab. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Male.  1862. 


350  BvOog  ajiapTrjjidroJv.  L.  M.  6  lines. 

THE  abyss  of  many  a  former  sin 
Encloses  me,  and  bars  me  in : 
Like  billows  my  transgressions  roll ; — 
Be  Thou  the  Pilot  of  my  soul ! 
And  to  salvation's  harbor  bring, 
Thou  Saviour  and  Thou  glorious  King ! 

2  My  Father's  heritage  abused, 
Wasted  by  lust,  by  sin  misused ; 

To  shame  and  want  and  misery  brought, 
The  slave  to  many  a  fruitless  thought: — 
I  cry  to  Thee,  Who  lovest  men, 
O  pity  and  receive  again  ! 

3  In  hunger  now,  no  more  posses.t 

Of  that  my  portion  bright  and  blest, 
The  exile  and  the  alien  see, 
Who  yet  would  fain  return  to  Thee ! 
And  save  me,  Lord,  who  seek  to  raise 
To  Thy  dear  Love  the  hymn  of  praise ! 


REPENTANCE.  707 

With  that  saved  thief  my  prayer  I  make, 
Remember  for  Thy  mercy's  sake ! 
With  that  poor  publican  I  cry, 
Be  merciful,  O  God  most  high  ! 
With  that  lost  prodigal  I  fain 
Back  to  my  home  would  turn  again  ! 

Mourn,  mourn,  my  soul,  with  earnest  care, 
And  raise  to  Christ  the  contrite  prayer: — 
O  Thou  Who  freely  wast  made  poor, 
My  sorrows  and  my  sins  to  cure, 
Me,  poor  of  all  good  works,  embrace, 
Enriching  with  Thy  boundless  grace ! 


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Joseph  of  the  Studium.  ab.  860. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Neale.  1862. 

360  L-M.  6  lines. 

"EARY  of  wandering  from  my  God, 
And  now  made  willing  to  return, 
I  hear,  and  bow  me  to  the  rod  ; 

For  Thee,  not  without  hope,  I  mourn ; 
I  have  an  Advocate  above, 
A  Friend  before  the  throne  of  Love. 

O  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
More  full  of  grace  than  I  of  sin ; 

Yet  once  again  I  seek  Thy  face, 
Open  Thine  arras  and  take  me  in ! 

And  freely  my  backslidings  heal, 

And  love  the  faithless  sinner  still. 

Thou  know'st  the  way  to  bring  me  back, 

My  fallen  spirit  to  restore ; 
O,  for  Thy  truth  and  mercy's  sake, 

Forgive,  and  bid  me  sin  no  more : 
The  ruins  of  my  soul  repair, 
And  make  my  heart  a  house  of  prayer. 

Charles  Wesley.  1749. 


708  ORDER   OF   SALVATION. 


o 


361  S.  M.  D. 

THOU  Who  wouldst  not  have 
One  wretched  sinner  die, 
Who  diedst  Thyself,  my  soul  to  save 
From  endless  misery! 
Teach  me  my  course  to  run, 
While  yet  I  sojourn  here, 
That  when  Thou  comest  on  Thy  throne 
I  may  with  joy  appear. 

Thou  art  Thyself  the  Way, 

Thyself  in  me  reveal ; 
So  shall  I  pass  my  life's  short  day 

Obedient  to  Thy  will; 

So  shall  I  love  my  God, 

Because  He  first  loved  me, 
And  praise  Thee  in  Thy  bright  abode, 

Through  all  eternity. 

Charles  Wesley.  1763.  a* 


FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 

362  s.  m.  d. 

JESUS,  my  Lord,  attend 
Thy  fallen  creature's  cry ; 
And  show  Thyself  the  sinner's  Friend, 
And  set  me  up  on  high : 
From  hell's  oppressive  power, 
From  earth  and  sin  release  ; 
And  to  Thy  Father's  grace  restore, 
And  to  Thy  perfect  peace. 

2       Thy  Blood  and  Righteousness 
I  make  my  only  plea ; 
My  present  and  eternal  peace 
Are  both  derived  from  Thee : 


I 


FAITH   AND   JUSTIFICATION,  709 

Rivers  of  life  divine 

From  Thee,  their  fountain,  flow ; 
And  all  who  know  that  love  of  Thine, 

The  joy  of  angels  know. 
3       O  then,  impute,  impart 

To  me  Thy  righteousness, 
And  let  me  taste  how  good  Thou  art, 

How  full  of  truth  and  grace : 

That  Thou  canst  here  forgive 

Grant  me  to  testify, 
And  justified  by  faith  to  live, 

And  in  that  faith  to  die. 

Charles  Wesley.  1747. 

363  c.  m. 

F  Thou  impart  Thyself  to  me, 
No  other  good  I  need  ; 
If  Thou,  the  Son,  shall  make  me  free, 
I  shall  be  free  indeed. 

2  I  know  in  Thee  all  fullness  dwells, 

And  all  for  wretched  man  : 

Fill  every  want  my  spirit  feels, 

And  break  off  every  chain  I 

3  From  sin,  the  guilt,  the  power,  the  pain, 

Thou  wilt  redeem  my  soul ; 
Lord,  I  believe,  and  not  in  vain ; 
My  faith  shall  make  me  whole 

4  I  too  with  Thee  shall  walk  in  white, 

With  all  Thy  saints  shall  prove 
What  is  the  length,  and  breadth,  and  height, 
And  depth  of  perfect  love. 

Charles  Wesley.  1740. 

364  cm. 

APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat, 
Where  Jesus  answers  prayer  ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  His  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 


710  ORDER   OF  SALVATION. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh ; 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  Thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  wars  without  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  Thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  Thou  my  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 

That,  sheltered  near  Thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  Thou  hast  died. 

5  O  wondrous  Love,  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  Cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners  such  as  I 

Might  plead  Thy  gracious  Name ! 

John  Newton.  1779. 

365  s.  m. 

LIKE  Noah's  weary  dove, 
That  soared  the  earth  around, 
But  not  a  resting-place  above 
The  cheerless  waters  found  : 

2  O  cease,  my  wandering  soul, 

On  restless  wings  to  roam ; 
All  the  wide  world,  to  either  pole, 
Has  not  for  thee  a  home. 

3  Behold  the  ark  of  God, 

Behold  the  open  door ; 
Hasten  to  gain  that  dear  abode, 
And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 

4  There  safe  thou  shalt  abide, 

There  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest, 
And  every  longing  satisfied, 
With  full  salvation  blest. 

WUliam  Augustus  Muhlenberg.  1826. 


FAITH  AND   JUSTIFICATION.  711 

366  l.  m. 

JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 
But  that  Thy  Blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidst  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come ! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  whose  Blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come  ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come ! 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind ; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come  ! 

5  Just  as  I  am ;  Thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe  ; 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come ! 

6  Just  as  I  am ;  Thy  Love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down  ; 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come! 

Charlotte  Elliott.  1836. 

36T  7s.  6  lines. 

T)  OCK  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
_Oj  Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee! 
Let  the  Water  and  the  Blood, 
From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  perfect  cure, 
Save  me,  Lord,  and  make  me  pure. 


T12  ORDER   OF   SALVATION. 

2  Not  the  labors  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfill  Thy  Law's  demands : 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone  : 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone ! 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  Cross  I  cling ; 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress  ; 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace  ; 
Foul,  I  to  the  Fountain  fly  ; 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die  ! 

4  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment  throne, 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ! 

Augustus  M.  Toplady.  1776.  o. 

368  7.6.  D. 

LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
The  spotless  Lamb  of  God  ; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load. 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White,  in  his  Blood  most  precious, 

Till  not  a  spot  remains. 
I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus ; 

All  fullness  dwells  in  Him , 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 


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FAITH   AND    JUSTIFICATION.  713 

3  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild ; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child. 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 

Horatius  Bonar.  18 15.  a. 

369  Uohn2:  1,2.  C.  M. 

FATHER,  though  I  have  sinned,  with  Thee 
An  Advocate  I  have : 
Jesus  the  Just  shall  plead  for  me, 
The  sinner  Christ  shall  save. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  in  Him  I  find  ; 

But  not  for  me  alone 
The  Lamb  was  slain  :  for  all  mankind 
His  Blood  did  once  atone. 

3  My  soul  is  on  Thy  promise  cast, 

And  lo  !  I  claim  my  part : 
The  universal  pardon's  past ; 
O  seal  it  on  my  heart! 

4  Thou  canst  not  now  Thy  grace  deny  ; 

Thou  canst  not  but  forgive  : 
Lord,  if  Thy  justice  asks  me  why — 
In  Jesus  I  believe. 

CharleslWesley.  1740.  a. 

370  cm. 

JESUS,  Thou  art  my  Righteousness, 
For  all  my  sins  were  Thine : 
Thy  Death  hath  bought  of  God  my  peace, 
Thy  Life  hath  made  Him  mine. 


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714  ORDER    OF    SALVATION. 

2  For  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be, 

Close  to  Thy  bleeding  side  : 
This  all  my  hope  and  all  my  plea: 
For  me  the  Saviour  died. 

3  My  dying  Saviour  and  my  God, 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin, 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  Thy  Blood, 
And  cleanse,  and  keep  me  clean. 

4  The  Atonement  of  Thy  Blood  apply, 

Till  faith  to  sight  improve ; 
Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 
And  all  my  soul  be  love. 

Charles  Wesley.  1740.  «. 
371  Ach  mein  verwundter  Furst.  L,  M, 

THIRST,  Thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God, 
To  wash  me  in  Thy  cleansing  Blood ; 
To  dwell  within  Thy  wounds  ;  then  pain 
Is  sweet,  and  life  or  death  is  gain. 

Take  my  poor  heart,  and  let  it  be 
For  ever  closed  to  all  but  Thee ! 
Seal  Thou  my  breast,  and  let  me  wear 
That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 

How  blest  are  they  who  still  abide 
Close  sheltered  in  Thy  bleeding  side! 
Who  life  and  strength  from  Thee  derive, 
And  by  Thee  move,  and  in  Thee  live ! 

What  are  our  works  but  sin  and  death, 
Till  Thou  Thy  quickening  Spirit  breathe  ? 
Thou  giv'st  the  power  Thy  grace  to  move; 
O  wondrous  grace  !  O  boundless  Love ! 

How  can  it  be,  Thou  heavenly  Bang, 
That  Thou  shouldst  us  to  glory  bring ; 
Make  slaves  the  partners  of  Thy  throne, 
Decked  with  a  never-fading  crown  ? 


FAITH    AND    JUSTIFICATION.  715 

6  All  Lord,  enlarge  our  scanty  thought, 
To  know  the  wonders  Thou  hast  wrought ; 
Unloose  our  stammering  tongues,  to  tell 
Thy  Love  immense,  unsearchable ! 

JV.  L.  v.  Zinzendorf,  and  John  and  Anna  Nitschmann.  1737. 
Tr.  John  Wesley.  1740. 

372  Christi  Blut  und  Gerechtigkeit.  L.  M. 

JESUS,  Thy  Blood  and  Righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress ; 
'Midst  naming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  Thy  great  Day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay? 
Fully  through  these  absolved  I  am 
From  sin  and  fear,  from  guilt  and  shame. 

3  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears, 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years : 
No  age  can  change  its  constant  hue; 
Thy  Blood  preserves  it  ever  new. 

4  O  let  the  dead  now  hear  Thy  voice ; 
Now  bid  Thy  banished  ones  rejoice! 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  Thy  Blood  and  Righteousness! 

5  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise, 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
Even  then  this  shall  be  all  my  plea, 
"  Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me." 

Nickolaus  Ludwio,  Count  Zinzendorf.    1739. 
Ti\  John  Wesley.  1740.  a. 

373     Ich  habe  nun  den  Grund  gefunden.     L.  M.  6  lines. 

OW  I  have  found  the  ground  wherein 

Sure  my  soul's  anchor  may  remain  ; 

The  wounds  of  Jesus,  for  my  sin 

Before  the  world's  foundation  slain  ; 

Whose  mercy  shall  unshaken  stay, 

When  heaven  and  earth  are  fled  away. 


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716  ORDER    OF    SALVATION. 

2  Father,  Thine  everlasting  grace 

Our  scanty  thought  surpasses  far : 
Thy  heart  still  melts  with  tenderness, 

Thine  arms  of  love  still  open  are, 
Returning  sinners  to  receive, 
That  mercy  they  may  taste,  and  live. 

3  O  Love,  thou  bottomless  abyss  ! 

My  sins  are  swallowed  up  in  Thee  : 
Covered  is  my  unrighteousness, 

No  spot  of  guilt  remains  on  me  : 
While  Jesus'  Blood,  through  earth  and  skies, 
Mercy,  free,  boundless  mercy,  cries ! 

Johann  Andreas  Bothe.  1728. 
Tr.  John  Wesley.  1740. 

374  Continued.  L.  M.  6  lines. 

JESUS,  I  know,  hath  died  for  me : 
Here  is  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest; 
Hither,  when  hell  assails,  I  flee, 

I  look  into  my  Saviour's  breast: 
Away,  sad  doubt  and  anxious  fear! 
Mercy  is  all  that's  written  there. 

2  Though  waves  and  storms  go  o'er  my  head, 

Tho'  strength,  and  health,  and  friends  be 
gone; 
Though  joys  be  withered  all  and  dead, 

Though  every  comfort  be  withdrawn; 
On  this  my  steadfast  soul  relies, 
Father,  Thy  mercy  never  dies. 

3  Fixed  on  this  ground  will  I  remain, 

Though  my  heart  fail  and  strength  decay ; 
This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain, 

When  earth's  foundations  melt  away. 
Mercy's  full  power  I  then  shall  prove, 
Loved  with  an  everlasting  Love. 

Johann  Andreas  Bothe.  1728. 
Tr.  John  Wesley.  1740.  a. 


PEACE   AND   JOY.  717 

PEACE  AND  JOY. 

375  Psalm  1.  S.  M. 

THE  man  is  ever  blest, 
Who  shuns  the  sinners'  ways; 
Among  their  counsels  never  stands, 
Nor  takes  the  scorner's  place : 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 

His  study  and  delight, 
Amid  the  labors  of  the  day, 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive, 

With  waters  near  the  root ; 
Fresh  as  the  leaf,  his  name  shall  live ; 
His  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  the  ungodly  race, 

They  no  such  blessings  find ; 
Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 

Before  that  judgment-seat, 
Where  all  the  saints  at  Christ's    right 
hand 
In  full  assembly  meet  ? 

6  He  knows  and  He  approves 

The  way  the  righteous  go : 
But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

376  s.m.d. 

COME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  your  joys  be  known; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
While  ye  surround  His  throne. 


718  ORDER    OF    SALVATION. 

Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

Who  never  knew  our  God  ; 
But  servants  of  the  heavenly  King 

May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

2  The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

That  all  the  earth  surveys, 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 

And  cairns  the  roaring  seas : 
This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  Love : 
He  will  send  down  His  heavenly  powers 

To  carry  us  above. 

3  There  we  shall  see  His  face, 

And  never,  never  sin  ; 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  His  grace. 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 
The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below : 
Celestial  fruit  on  earthly  ground 

From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 

Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 
Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry ; 
We're  marching  through  Emmanuel's  ground 

To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

Isaac  W&tts.  1707. 


377  Proverbs  3:  13, 17.  CM. 

OW  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 
Instruction's  warning  voice, 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early  only  choice  ! 


E 


PEACE   AND   JOY.  T19 

For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 

Than  all  their  stores  of  gold. 

She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread  ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 

Upon  the  hoary  head. 

According  as  her  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase  ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 

And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 


w 


Michael  Bruce,  ab.  1707. 

S.M. 
"HAT  cheering  words  are  these ! 
Their  sweetness  who  can  tell  ? 
In  time  and  to  eternal  days, 

"  'Tis  with  the  righteous  well." 
In  every  state  secure, 

Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye, 
'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endure, 

And  well  when  called  to  die. 
'Tis  well  when  joys  arise ; 

'Tis  well  when  sorrows  flow ; 
'Tis  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies, 

And  strong  temptations  blow. 
'Tis  well  when  on  the  mount 

They  feast  on  dying  Love : 
And  'tis  as  well  in  God's  account, 

When  they  the  furnace  prove. 
'Tis  well  when  Jesus  calls, 

"  From  earth  and  sin  arise, 
Join  with  the  hosts  of  ransomed  souls, 

Made  to  salvation  wise." 

John  Kent.  1803.  a. 


720  ORDER    OF    SALVATION. 

379  7s. 

CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey  sweetly  sing ; 
SiDg  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways. 

2  We  are  traveling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  O  ye  banished  seed,  be  glad  ! 
Christ  our  Advocate  is  made  ; 
Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes ; 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Sing,  ye  little  flock  and  blest : 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest : 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared, 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land ; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

6  Lord,  obediently  we  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below; 
Only  Thou  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 

John  Ceu/iick.  1742.  O. 

380  c.  m. 

WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 
And  hellish  darts  be  hurled ; 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 


PEACE  AND   JOY.  721 

8  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 
And  storms  of  sorrow  fall, 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all ! 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 
In  seas  of  heavenly  rest; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

Isaac  Watts.  1707. 

381  6.6.8.4.  IX 

THE  God  of  Abram  praise, 
Who  reigns  enthroned  above  ; 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
And  God  of  Love  ! 
Jehovah,  great  I  AM, 
By  earth  and  heaven  confest ; 
I  bow  and  bless  the  sacred  Name, 
For  ever  blest. 

2  The  God  of  Abram  praise, 
At  Whose  supreme  command 

From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 
At  His  right  hand  : 
I  all  on  earth  forsake, 
Its  wisdom,  fame,  and  power, 
And  Him  my  only  Portion  make, 
My  Shield  and  Tower. 

3  The  God  of  Abram  praise, 
Whose  all-sufficient  grace 

Shall  guide  me,  all  my  happy  days, 
In  all  His  ways : 
He  calls  a  worm  His  friend ; 
He  calls  Himself  my  God ; 
And  He  shall  save  me  to  the  end 
Through  Jesus'  Blood. 

46 


722  CHKISTIAN  LIFE. 

4       He  by  Himself  hath  sworn  ; 
I  on  His  oath  depend  ; 
I  shall,  on  eagles'  wings  upborne, 
To  heaven  ascend  : 
I  shall  behold  His  face, 
I  shall  His  power  adore, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  His  grace 
For  evermore. 

Thomas  Olivers.  1770. 


CHRISTIAN  LIFE— CONSECRATION. 

382  Psalm  119.  C.  M. 

THOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God  ! 
Soon  as  I  know  Thy  way. 
My  heart  makes  haste  to  obey  Thy  Word, 
And  surfers  no  delay. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth, 

And  glory  in  my  choice  ; 

Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 

Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 

3  The  testimonies  of  Thy  grace 

I  set  before  mine  eyes : 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength, 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

4  If  once  I  wander  from  Thy  path 

I  think  upon  my  ways  ; 
Then  turn  my  feet  to  Thy  commands, 
And  trust  Thy  pardoning  grace. 

5  Now  I  am  Thine,  for  ever  Thine  ; 

O  save  Thy  servant,  Lord  ! 
Thou  art  my  Shield,  my  Hiding-place ; 
My  hope  is  in  Thy  Word. 


CONSECRATION.  723 

6  Thou  hast  inclined  this  heart  of  mine 
Thy  statutes  to  fulfill  ; 
And  thus,  till  mortal  life  shall  end, 
Would  I  perform  Thy  will. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

383  s.  m. 

TEACH  me,  my  God  and  King, 
In  all  things  Thee  to  see  : 
And  what  I  do  in  anything, 
To  do  it  as  for  Thee  ! 

2  To  scorn  the  senses'  sway, 

While  still  to  Thee  I  tend : 
In  all  I  do  be  Thou  the  Way, 
In  all  be  Thou  the  end  ! 

3  All  may  of  Thee  partake  : 

Nothing  so  small  can  be, 
But  draws,  when  acted  for  Thy  sake, 
Greatness  and  worth  from  Thee. 

4  If  done  to  obey  Thy  laws, 

Even  servile  labors  shine  : 
Hallowed  is  toil,  if  this  the  cause, 
The  meanest  work  divine. 

John  Wesley.  1739. 

From  George  Herbert.  1632. 

384  c.  m. 

BEING  of  beings,  God  of  love, 
To  Thee  our  hearts  we  raise  ; 
Thy  all-sustaining  power  we  prove, 
And  gladly  sing  Thy  praise. 

2  Thine,  wholly  Thine,  we  long  to  be  ; 
Our  sacrifice  receive ! 
Made,  and  preserved,  and  saved  by  Thee, 
To  Thee  ourselves  we  give. 


724  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

3  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  the  Saviour's  love 
Shed  in  our  hearts  abroad : 
So  shall  we  ever  live  and  move 
And  be  with  Christ  in  God. 

Charles  Wesley.  1739. 


E 


3  S»5     W«  9ut  ist's,  von  der  Sundenfrei.  C.M.D. 

OW  blessed,  from  the  bonds  of  sin 
And  earthly  fetters  free, 
In  singleness  of  heart  and  aim 

Thy  servant,  Lord,  to  be! 
The  hardest  toil  to  undertake 
With  joy  at  Thy  command, 
The  meanest  office  to  receive 
With  meekness  at  Thy  hand ! 

2  With  willing  heart  and  longing  eyes 
To  watch  before  Thy  gate, 

Ready  to  run  the  weary  race, 
To  bear  the  heavy  weight ; 

No  voice  of  thunder  to  expect, 
But  follow  calm  and  still, 

For  love  can  easily  divine 
The  One  Beloved's  will. 

3  Thus  may  I  serve  Thee,  gracious  Lord ! 
Thus  ever  Thine  alone, 

My  soul  and  body  given  to  Thee, 
The  purchase  Thou  hast  won  : 

Through  evil  or  through  good  report 
Still  keeping  by  Thy  side, 

By  life  or  death,  in  this  poor  flesh 
Let  Christ  be  magnified  ! 

4  How  happily  the  working  days 
In  this  dear  service  fly  ! 

How  rapidly  the  closing  hour, 
The  time  of  rest,  draws  nigh ! 


HOLINESS.  725 

When  all  the  faithful  gather  home, 

A  joyful  company, 
And  ever  where  the  Master  is, 

Shall  His  blest  servants  be. 

Karl  Johann  Philipp  Spitta.  1833. 
Tr.  Jane  Borlhwick.  1853. 


0 


386  6.6.4.6.6.4. 

THOU  best  Gift  of  Heaven  ! 
Thou  Who  Thyself  hast  given, — 
For  Thou  hast  died  ! 
This  hast  Thou  done  for  me: 
What  have  I  done  for  Thee, 
Thou  Crucified? 

I  long  to  serve  Thee  more : 
Reveal  an  open  door, 

Saviour,  to  me ; 
Then,  counting  all  but  loss, 
I'll  glory  in  Thy  Cross, 

And  follow  Thee. 

Do  Thou  but  point  the  way, 
And  give  me  strength  t'  obey ; 

Thy  will  be  mine  : 
Then  can  I  think  it  joy 
To  suffer  or  to  die, 

Since  I  am  Thine. 

XichoUs.  1837, 


HOLINESS. 
387  Rerum  Creator  omnium.  S.  M. 

CREATOR  of  mankind, 
Thy  promised  help  we  claim, 
That  so  our  life  Thou  mayst  not  find 
Unworthy  of  our  name. 


726  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  If  Thou  Thy  grace  deny, 

We  cannot  rightly  strive ; 
In  Thee  alone  to  sin  we  die, 
In  Thee  alone  we  live. 

3  Our  goings,  Lord,  uphold, 

Till  this  dark  vale  be  passed ; 
Till,  through  temptations  manifold, 
We  reach  Thy  rest  at  last. 

4  O  happy,  peaceful  rest, 

Prepared  for  saints  above, 
Where  they  with  all  Thy  joys  are  blest, 
And  drink  Thy  streams  of  Love ! 

5  O  Trinity  divine, 

To  Thee  our  hearts  we  raise  : 
May  we  with  saints  in  glory  shine, 
And  share  their  songs  of  praise  ! 


G' 


Charles  Coffin.  1736. 

Tr.  John  Chandler.  1837.  a. 

388  s.  m. 

OD  of  eternal  Love, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend, 
We  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee  above : 
Do  Thou  our  prayer  attend. 

2  Baptized  into  Thy  Name, 
We  all  have  Christ  put  on  : 

O  may  Thy  love  our  hearts  inflame, 
The  course  of  truth  to  run. 

3  May  earthly  feelings  die, 
And  fruits  of  faith  increase ; 

And  Adam's  nature  prostrate  lie 
Before  the  Prince  of  Peace. 

4  Endue  us,  Lord,  with  strength 
To  triumph  over  sin : 

That  we  may  with  Thy  saints  at  length 
Eternal  glory  win. 

Seaton's  Church  H.  B.  1S55. 


HOLINESS.  727 

L.  M. 

O  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  Gospel  we  profess  : 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 


S' 


2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviour  God  ; 
When  His  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride ; 
While  justice,  temperance,  truth  and  love 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  His  Word. 

Isaac  Watts.  1701 


390  Psalm  19. 

i  LEST  Instructor  !  from  Thy  ways, 
Who  can  tell,  how  oft  he  strays  ! 
Save  from  error's  growth  my  mind  ; 
Leave  not,  Lord,  one  root  behind. 


B' 


2  Purge  me  from  the  guilt,  that  lies 
Wrapt  within  my  heart's  disguise ; 
Let  me  thence,  by  Thee  renewed, 
Each  presumptuous  sin  exclude.    . 

3  Let  my  tongue,  from  error  free, 
Speak  the  words  approved  by  Thee ! 
To  Thine  all-observing  eyes 

Let  my  thoughts  accepted  rise. 


728  CHEISTIAN   LIFE. 

4  While  I  thus  Thy  Name  adore, 
And  Thy  healing  grace  implore, 
Blest  Redeemer,  bow  Thine  ear ! 
God,  my  Strength,  propitious  hear. 

James  Merrick.  1765.  a. 

391  L.  M. 

MY  God  !  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  Thee: 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense ; 

Thy  sovereign  Word  can  draw  me  thence: 

1  would  obey  the  Voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

Isaac  Watts.  1709. 

392  s.m. 

BLEST  are  the  pure  in  heart, 
For  they  shall  see  our  God  ; 
The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  theirs, 
Their  soul  is  Christ's  abode. 

2  Still  to  the  lowly  soul 

He  doth  Himself  impart, 
And  for  His  temple  and  His  throne 
Chooseth  the  pure  in  heart. 

3  Lord,  we  Thy  presence  seek, 

May  ours  this  blessing  be  ; 
O  give  the  pure  and  lowly  heart, 
A  temple  meet  for  Thee ! 

Vs.  1,  2,  John  Keble.  1827 
V.  3,  Anon  1852. 


HOLINESS.  729 

393  Psalm  119.  C.  M. 

THAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways, 
To  keep  His  statutes  still ! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  His  will  ! 


o 


2  Order  my  footsteps  by  Thy  Word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere  \ 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

3  Assist  my  soul,  too  apt  to  stray, 

A  stricter  watch  to  keep  ; 
And  should  I  e'er  forget  Thy  way, 
Restore  Thy  wandering  sheep. 

4  Make  me  to  walk  in  Thy  commands ; 

'Tis  a  delightful  road  : 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands 
Offend  against  my  God. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 


394  Psalm  15.  7s. 

'HO,  O  Lord,  when  life  is  o'er, 
Shall  to  heaven's  blest  mansions  soar  ? 
"Who,  an  ever-welcome  guest, 
In  Thy  holy  place  shall  rest  ? 


w! 


2  He  whose  heart  Thy  Love  has  warmed ; 
He  whose  will,  to  Thine  conformed, 
Bids  his  life  unsullied  run  ; 

He  whose  word  and  thought  are  one  : 

3  He  who  shuns  the  sinner's  road, 
Loving  those  who  love  their  God ; 
Who,  with  hope  and  faith  unfeigned, 
Treads  the  path  by  Thee  ordained ; 


730  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

4  He  who  trusts  in  Christ  alone, 
Not  in  aught  himself  has  done  ; 
He,  great  God,  shall  be  Thy  care, 
And  Thy  choicest  blessings  share. 

Harriet  Auber.  1829. 
From  James  Merrick.  1765. 

395  cm, 

FATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
Thy  sovereign  hand  denies, 
Accepted  at  Thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise  : 

2  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  Thy  grace  impart, 
And  let  me  live  to  Thee. 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  Thou  art  mine 

My  path  of  life  attend  ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

Anne  Steele.  1760.  a. 


396  cm. 

FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame ; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb  ! 


o 


2  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  Messenger  of  rest ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  Thee  mourn, 
And  drove  Thee  from  my  breast. 

3  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

"Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  Thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  Thee. 


HOLINESS.  731 

So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

William  Cowper.  1779. 


0 


397  cm. 

COULD  I  find  from  day  to  day 
A  nearness  to  my  God  ! 
Then  should  my  hours  glide  sweet  away, 
And  lean  upon  His  Word. 

2  Lord,  T  desire  with  Thee  to  live 
Anew  from  day  to  day  ; 

In  joys  the  world  can  never  give, 
Nor  ever  take  away. 

3  O  Jesus,  come  and  rule  my  heart, 
And  make  me  wholly  Thine, 

That  I  may  never  more  depart, 
Nor  grieve  Thy  Love  divine. 

4  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  breath 
Thy  goodness  I'll  adore  ; 

And  when  my  flesh  dissolves  in  death, 
My  soul  shall  love  Thee  more, 

Benjamin  Cleveland.  1792i 


3  t/O  Ach  treib  cms  meiner  Seel.  L.  M. 

OTHOU  Who  all  things  canst  control, 
Chase  sloth  and  slumber  from  my  soul; 
With  joy  and  fear,  with  love  and  awe, 
Give  me  to  keep  Thy  perfect  law. 

2  O  may  one  beam  of  Thy  blest  light 

Pierce  through,  dispel  the  shades  of  night : 
Touch  my  cold  breast  with  heavenly  fire, 
With  holy,  conquering  zeal  inspire. 


732  CHKISTIAN   LIFE. 

3  With  steps  unwavering,  undismayed, 
Give  me  in  all  Thy  paths  to  tread, 

Rise,  Lord,  stir  up  Thy  quickening  power 
And  wake  me,  that  I  sleep  no  more. 

4  Single  of  heart  O  may  I  be ! 
Nothing  may  I  desire  but  Thee ; 
Far,  far  from  me  the  world  remove, 
And  all  that  holds  me  from  Thy  Lovet 

Sigmund  C.  G-melin.  1712. 
Tr.  John  Wesley.  1739.  a. 


399  cm. 

FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
A  heart  from  sin  set  free ! 
A  heart  that  always  feels  Thy  Blood 
So  freely  shed  for  me ! 


o 


2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne ; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  An  hamble,  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean  ; 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  Him  that  dwells  within. 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine  ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  Thine ! 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart, 

Come  quickly  from  above  ; 
Write  Thy  new  Name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new,  best  Name  of  Love. 

Ctorles  Wesley.  1742.  a. 


0 


HOLINESS.  733 

CM. 

FOR  a  principle  within 

Of  jealous  godly  fear ! 
O  for  a  tender  dread  of  sin, 
A  pain  to  feel  it  near  ! 

2  That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  part, 
No  more  Thy  goodness  grieve, 

The  filial  awe,  the  loving  heart, 
The  tender  conscience  give. 

3  Quick  as  the  apple  of  an  eye, 
O  God,  my  conscience  make  ; 

Awake  my  soul  when  sin  is  nigh, 
And  keep  it  still  awake. 

4  If  to  the  right  or  left  I  stray, 
That  moment,  Lord,  reprove  ; 

Nor  let  me  wander  far  away, 
Nor  ever  grieve  Thy  Love. 

5  O  may  the  least  omission  pain 
My  well-instructed  soul, 

And  drive  me  to  the  Blood  again, 
Which  makes  the  wounded  whole. 

Charles  Wesley.  1749.  a. 

401  S.  M.  D. 

JESUS,  my  Strength,  my  Hope, 
On  Thee  I  cast  my  care ; 
With  humble  confidence  look  up, 
And  know  Thou  hear'st  my  prayer. 
Give  me  on  Thee  to  wait, 
Till  I  can  all  things  do  ; 
On  Thee,  almighty  to  create, 
Almighty  to  renew. 
2       I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  Thee  when  sin  is  near, 
And  sees  the  tempter  fly : 


734  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

A  spirit  still  prepared, 
And  armed  with  jealous  care, 
For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 
And  watching  unto  prayer. 

3  I  want  a  true  regard, 
A  single  steady  aim, 

Unmoved  by  threatening  or  reward, 
To  Thee  and  Thy  great  Name : 
A  zealous,  just  concern 
For  Thine  immortal  praise  ; 

A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn 
And  glorify  Thy  grace. 

4  I  rest  upon  Thy  Word  ; 
Thy  promise  is  for  me  : 

My  succor  and  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  surely  come  from  Thee. 
But  let  me  still  abide, 
Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 

Till  Thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 
Into  Thy  perfect  Love. 

Charles  Wesley.  1742. 


ff 


402  S.  M.  D. 

OD  of  almighty  Love, 
By  Whose  sufficient  grace 
I  lift  my  heart  to  things  above, 
And  humbly  seek  Thy  face  : 
Through  Jesus  Christ  the  Just, 
My  faint  desires  receive, 
And  let  me  in  Thy  goodness  trust, 
And  to  Thy  glory  live. 

Whate'er  I  speak  or  do, 
Thy  glory  be  my  aim  ; 
My  offerings  all  be  offered  through 
Thy  ever-blessed  Name : 


LOVE  TO    GOD   AND   CHRIST.  735 

Jesus,  my  single  eye 
Be  fixed  on  Thee  alone ; 
Thy  Name  be  praised  on  earth,  on  high : 
Thy  will  by  all  be  done ! 

Charles  Wesley.  1749. 

403  vs. 

FATHER  of  eternal  grace, 
Giorify  Thyself  in  me! 
Meekly  beaming  in  my  face, 
May  the  world  Thine  image  see. 

2  Happy  only  in  Thy  Love, 

Poor,  unfriended,  or  unknown, 

Fix  my  thoughts  on  things  above; 

Stay  my  heart  on  Thee  alone. 

3  Humble,  holy,  all  resigned 

To  Thy  will,— Thy  will  be  done! 
Give  me,  Lord,  the  perfect  mind 
Of  Thy  well-beloved  Son. 

4  Counting  gain  and  glory  loss, 

May  I  tread  the  path  He  trod, 
Die  with  Jesus  on  the  Cross, 

Rise  with  Him  to  Thee,  my  God ! 

James  Montgomery.  1808. 


LOVE  TO  GOD  AND  CHEIST. 

4:04:  Liebe,  die  Du  mich  zum  Bilde.  8.7.7.7. 

LORD,  Thine  image  Thou  hast  lent  me, 
In  Thy  never-fading  Love  ; 
I  was  fall'n :  but  Thou  hast  sent  me 
Full  Redemption  from  above. 
Sacred  Love,  I  long  to  be 
Thine  to  all  eternitv  ! 


736  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  Love,  Thou  hast  for  me  endured 

All  the  pains  of  death  and  hell ; 
Nay,  Thy  sufferings  have  procured 
More  for  me  than  tongue  can  tell: 
Love  almighty  and  divine, 
I  would  be  for  ever  Thine ! 

3  Love,  my  Life,  and  my  Salvation, 

Light  and  Truth,  eternal  Word ! 
Thou  alone  dost  consolation 

To  my  sinking  soul  afford. 
Sacred  Love,  I  long  to  be 
Thine  to  all  eternity  ! 

4  Love,  in  mercy  Thou  wilt  raise  me 

From  the  grave  of  sin  and  dust ; 
Love,  I  shall  for  ever  praise  Thee 

When  in  heaven  among  the  just ; 
Love,  almighty  and  divine, 
May  I  be  for  ever  Thine ! 


o 


Johann  Scheffler.  1657. 

Tr.  John  Christian  Jacobi.  1722.  a. 

40  O         Wie  schon  UucM  uns  der  Morgenstern. 

MORNING  Star  !  how  fair  and  bright 
Thou  beamest  forth  in  truth  and  light ! 
O  Sov'reign  meek  and  lowly, 
Thou  Root  of  Jesse,  David's  Son, 
My  Lord  and  Bridegroom,  Thou  hast  won 

My  heart  to  serve  Thee  solely ! 
Holy  art  Thou,  fair  and  glorious, 
All  victorious, 
Rich  in  blessing, 
Rule  and  might  o'er  all  possessing. 

2  Thou  Heavenly  Brightness !  Light  Divine  ! 
O  deep  within  my  heart  now  shine, 
And  make  Thee  there  an  altar ! 


LOVE    TO    GOD    AND    CHRIST.  737 

Fill  me  with  joy  and  strength  to  be 
Thy  member,  ever  joined  to  Thee 

In  love  that  cannot  falter  ; 
Toward  Thee  longing  doth  possess  me, 

Turn  and  bless  me, 

For  Thy  gladness 
Eye  and  heart  here  pine  in  sadness. 

3  But  if  Thou  look  on  me  in  love, 
There  straightway  falls  from  God  above 

A  ray  of  purest  pleasure  ; 
Thy  Word  and  Spirit,  Flesh  and  Blood, 
Refresh  my  soul  with  heavenly  food, 

Thou  art  my  hidden  treasure  ; 
Let  Thy  grace,  Lord,  warm  and  cheer  me, 
O  draw  near  me  ; 
Thou  hast  taught  us 
Thee  to  seek,  since  Thou  hast  sought  us  ! 

4  Here  will  I  rest,  and  hold  it  fast. 
The  Lord  I  love  is  First  and  Last, 

The  End  as  the  Beginning  ! 
Here  I  can  calmly  die,  for  Thou 
Wilt  raise  me  where  Thou  dwellest  now, 

Above  all  tears,  all  sinning  : 
Amen!    Amen!    Come,  Lord  Jesus, 
Soon  release  us ; 
With  deep  yearning, 
Lord,  we  look  for  Thy  returning. 

Philipp  Nikolai.  1599. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1S62. 

40O     ^  Jesu  Christ  mein  schonstes  Licht.  L.  M.  6  Hues. 

JESUS,  Thy  boundless  Love  to  me 
No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare  ; 
Unite  my  thankful  heart  to  Thee, 

And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 
Thine  wholly,  Thine  alone  I  am  ; 
Be  Thou  alone  my  constant  flame. 
47 


738  CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

2  O  Love,  how  cheering  is  Thy  ray ! 

All  pain  before  Thy  presence  flies ; 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 

Where'er  Thy  healing  beams  arise : 
O  Jesus,  nothing  may  I  see, 
Nothing  desire  or  seek,  but  Thee  ! 

3  Unwearied,  may  I  this  pursue, 

Dauntless  to  this  high  prize  aspire  ; 
Hourly  within  my  soul  renew 

This  holy  flame,  this  heavenly  fire ; 
And  day  and  night  be  all  my  care 
To  guard  this  sacred  treasure  there ! 

Paul  GerTiardt.  1653. 
Tr.  John  Wesley.  173J 


0 


407  Continued.  L.  M.  6  lines. 

DRAW  me,  Saviour,  after  Thee ! 
So  shall  I  run  and  never  tire. 
With  gracious  words  still  comfort  me  ; 
Be  Thou  my  Hope,  my  sole  Desire. 
Free  me  from  every  weight :  nor  fear 
Nor  sin  can  come,  if  Thou  art  here. 

From  all  eternity,  with  Love 

Unchangeable,  Thou  hast  me  viewed. 

Ere  knew  this  beating  heart  to  move, 
Thy  tender  mercies  me  pursued. 

Ever  with  me  may  they  abide, 

And  close  me  in  on  every  side. 

Still  let  Thy  Love  point  out  my  way ; 

How  wondrous  things  Thy  Love  hath 
wrought ! 
Still  lead  me,  lest  I  go  astray ; 

Direct  my  work,  inspire  my  thought ; 
And  if  I  fall,  soon  may  I  hear 
Thy  voice,  and  know  that  Love  is  near. 


LOVE    TO    GOD   AND    CHRIST.  739 

4  In  suffering  be  Thy  love  my  peace, 

In  weakness  be  Thy  love  my  power  ; 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 

Jesus,  in  that  important  hour, 
In  death  as  life  be  Thou  my  Guide, 
And  save  me,  Who  for  me  hast  died  ! 

Paul  Gerhardt.  1653. 
Tr.  John  Wesley.  1739.  a. 

40  S  IGh  wMl  Dick  lieben.  L.  M.  6  lines. 

THEE  will  I  love,  my  Strength,  my  Tower, 
Thee  will  I  love,  my  Joy,  my  Crown  ; 
Thee  will  I  love  with  all  my  power, 
In  all  my  works,  and  Thee  alone  : 
Thee  will  I  love,  till  the  pure  fire 
Fill  my  whole  soul  with  chaste  desire. 

2  I  thank  Thee,  uncreated  Sun, 

That  Thy  bright  beams  on  me  have  shined ; 
I  thank  Thee,  Who  hast  overthrown 

My  foes,  and  healed  my  wounded  mind  ; 
I  thank  Thee,  Whose  enlivening  voice 
Bids  my  freed  heart  in  Thee  rejoice. 

3  Uphold  me  in  the  doubtful  race, 

Nor  suffer  me  again  to  stray ; 
Strengthen  my  feet,  with  steady  pace 

Still  to  press  forward  in  Thy  way  ; 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

4  Thee  will  I  love,  my  Joy,  my  Crown  ; 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  Lord,  my  God! 
Thee  will  I  love,  beneath  Thy  frown 

Or  smile,  Thy  sceptre  or  Thy  rod. 
What  though  my  flesh  and  heart  decay? 
Thee  shall  I  love  in  endless  day. 

Johann  Scheffler.  1 657. 
Tr.  John  Wesley.  1739. 


740  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

400  Verborgne  Gottesliebe,  Du.         L.  M.  6  lines. 

THOU  hidden  Love  of  God,  whose  height, 
Whose  depth  unfathoraed  no  man  knows : 
I  see  from  far  Thy  beauteous  light ; 

Inly  I  sigh  for  Thy  repose. 
My  heart  is  pained,  nor  can  it  be 
At  rest,  till  it  finds  rest  in  Thee. 

2  Is  there  a  thing  beneath  the  sun, 

That  strives  with  Thee  my  heart  to  share  ? 
Ah,  tear  it  thence,  and  reign  alone, 

The  Lord  of  every  motion  there  ; 
Then  shall  my  heart  from  earth  be  free, 
When  it  hath  found  repose  in  Thee. 

3  Each  moment  draw  from  earth  away 

My  heart,  that  lowly  waits  Thy  call ; 
Speak  to  my  inmost  soul,  and  say, 

I  am  thy  Love,  thy  God,  thy  All ! 
To  feel  Thy  power,  to  hear  Thy  voice, 
To  taste  Thy  Love,  be  all  my  choice. 

Gerhard  Tersteegen.  1731. 
From  Paid  Gerhardt. 
Tr.  John  Wesley.  1739. 

410  0  Deus,  ego  amo  Te.  C.  M. 

God,  I  love  Thee :  not  because 
hope  for  heaven  thereby ; 
Nor  yet  because  if  I  love  not 
I  must  for  ever  die. 


MYi 


2  Thou,  O  my  Jesus !  Thou  didst  me 

Upon  the  cross  embrace ; 
For  me  didst  bear  the  nails  and  spear, 
And  manifold  disgrace. 

3  And  griefs  and  torments  numberless, 

And  sweat  of  agony  ; 
E'en  death  itself — and  all  for  one 
Who  was  Thine  enemy. 


TRUST.  T41 

4  Then  why,  O  blessed  Jesus  Christ  I 

Should  I  not  love  Thee  well  ? 
Not  for  the  sake  of  winning  heaven, 
Or  of  escaping  hell ; 

5  Not  with  the  hope  of  gaining  aught ; 

Not  seeking  a  reward  ; 
But,  as  Thyself  hast  loved  me, 
O  ever-loving  Lord  ! 

6  E'en  so  I  love  Thee,  and  will  love, 

And  in  Thy  praise  will  sing  ; 
Solely  because  Thou  art  my  God, 
And  my  eternal  King. 

Francis  Xavier.  d.  1552. 

Tr.  Edward  Caswall.  1848.  a. 


0 


TRUST. 

411  c.  M. 

FOR  a  Faith  that  will  not  shrink, 
Though  prest  by  many  a  foe  ; 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  poverty  or  woe  ; 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 
Beneath  the  chastening  rod  : 

But  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain 
Can  lean  upon  its  God. 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 
When  tempests  rage  without ; 

That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt ; 

4  That  bears  unmoved  the  world's  dread  frown, 
Nor  heeds  its  scornful  smile ; 

That  sin's  wild  ocean  cannot  drown, 
Nor  Satan's  arts  beguile  : 


742  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

5  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 

Till  life's  last  hour  is  fled, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed. 

6  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this, 

And  then,  whate'er  may  come, 
We'll  taste  e'en  here  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 

William  Hiley  Bathurst.  1830.  a. 


M 


412  Psalm  62.  L.  M. 

Y  spirit  looks  to  God  alone ; 
My  rock  and  refuge  is  His  throne : 
In  all  my  fears,  in  all  my  straits, 
My  soul  on  His  salvation  waits. 

Trust  Him,  ye  saints,  in  all  your  ways. 
Pour  out  your  hearts  before  His  face : 
When  helpers  fail  and  foes  invade, 
God  is  our  all-sufficient  Aid. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 


413  Psalm  73.  C.  M. 

OD,  my  Supporter  and  my  Hope, 
My  Help  for  ever  near  ! 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  holds  me  up, 
And  saves  me  from  despair. 


G' 


2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet, 

Through  this  dark  wilderness ; 
Thy  hand  conduct  me  near  Thy  seat, 
To  dwell  before  Thy  face. 

3  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint? 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  Rock, 
The  Strength  of  every  saint. 


TRUST.  743 

4  Behold,  the  sinners,  that>remove 

Far  from  Thy  presence,  die  ; 
Not  all  the  idol-gods  they  love 
Can  save  them  when  they  cry. 

5  But  to  draw  near  to  Thee,  my  God ! 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ. 
My  tongue  shall  sound  Thy  works  abroad, 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 

Isaac  V/atts.  1719.  a. 

414  c.  m. 

AUTHOR  of  good  !  To  Thee  we  turn  : 
Thine  ever-wakeful  eye 
Alone  can  all  our  wants  discern, 
Thy  hand  alone  supply. 

2  O  let  Thy  love  within  us  dwell, 

Thy  fear  our  footsteps  guide  ! 
That  love  shall  vainer  love  expel, 
That  fear  all  fears  beside. 

3  And  since,  by  passion's  force  subdued, 

Too  oft,  with  stubborn  will, 
We  blindly  shun  the  latent  good, 
And  grasp  the  specious  ill : 

4  Not  what  we  wish,  but  what  we  want, 

Let  mercy  still  supply : 
The  good,  unasked,  let  mercy  grant, 
The  ill,  though  asked,  deny. 

James  Merrick.  1765, 

415  o.  m. 

FATHER,  to  Thee  my  soul  I  lift ; 
My  soul  on  Thee  depends, 
Convinced  that  every  perfect  gift 
From  Thee  alone  descends. 


744  CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

2  Mercy  and  grace  are  Thine  alone, 

And  power  and  wisdom  too ; 
Without  the  Spirit  of  Thy  Son 
We  nothing  good  can  do. 

3  Thou  all  our  works  in  us  hast  wrought, 

Our  good  is  all  divine ; 
The  praise  of  every  virtuous  thought 
Or  righteous  work  is  Thine. 

4  From  Thee,  through  Jesus,  we  receive 

The  power  on  Thee  to  call, 
In  Whom  we  are,  and  move,  and  live : 
Our  God  is  all  in  all. 

Charles  Wesley.  1749. 

416  L.M. 

AMIDST  a  world  of  hopes  and  fears, 
A  world  of  cares,  and  toils,  and  tears, 
Where  foes  alarm,  and  dangers  threat, 
And  pleasures  kill,  and  glories  cheat : 

2  Send  down,  O  Lord,  a  heavenly  ray, 
To  guide  me  in  the  doubtful  way  ; 
And  o'er  me  hold  Thy  Shield  of  power, 
To  guard  me  in  the  dangerous  hour. 

3  Teach  me  the  nattering  paths  to  shun, 
In  which  the  thoughtless  many  run, 
Who  for  a  shade  the  substance  miss, 
And  grasp  their  ruin  in  their  bliss. 

4  May  never  pleasure,  wealth,  or  pride, 
Allure  my  wandering  soul  aside  ; 
But  through  this  maze  of  mortal  ill 
Safe  lead  me  to  Thy  heavenly  hill. 

5  There  glories  shine,  and  pleasures  roll, 
That  charm,  delight,  transport  the  soul ; 


TRUST.  745 

And  every  panting  wish  shall  be 
Possest  of  boundless  bliss  in  Thee. 

Henry  Moore.  1802. 

417  c.  m. 

FATHER  of  lights,  Thy  needful  aid 
To  us  who  ask  impart ; 
Mistrustful  of  ourselves,  afraid 
Of  our  own  treacherous  heart. 

2  Our  only  Help  in  danger's  hour, 

Our  only  Strength,  Thou  art ; 
Above  the  world  and  tempter's  power, 
And  greater  than  our  heart. 

3  Us  from  ourselves  Thou  canst  secure 

In  nature's  slippery  ways ; 
And  make  our  feeble  footsteps  sure 
By  Thy  sufficient  grace. 

4  If  on  Thy  promised  grace  alone 

We  faithfully  depend, 
Thou  surely  wilt  protect  Thine  own, 
And  keep  us  to  the  end. 

Charles  Wesley.  1767. 

418  8.7.4.7. 

GUIDE  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand  ; 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more ! 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar, 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  Thou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield ! 


0 


746  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside : 
Death  of  death  and  hell's  Destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 

Frorm  the  Welsh. 
Wm.  Williams.  1745. 
Tr.  Peter  Williams.  1771. 

419  c.  m. 

HELP  us,  Lord !  each  hour  of  need 
Thy  heavenly  succor  give : 
Help  us  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed. 
Each  hour  on  earth  we  live  ! 

2  O  help  us,  when  our  spirits  bleed, 
With  contrite  anguish  sore  ; 

And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  and  dead, 
O  help  us,  Lord,  the  more  ! 

3  O  help  us,  through  the  prayer  of  faith, 
More  firmly  to  believe  ! 

For  still  the  more  the  servant  hath, 
The  more  shall  he  receive. 

4  O  help  us,  Jesus,  from  on  high ! 
We  know  no  help  but  Thee : 

O  help  us  so  to  live  and  die 
As  Thine  in  heaven  to  be ! 

Henry  Hart  Milman.  1827. 

420  cm. 

LORD,  my  best  desire  fulfill, 
And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  Thy  will, 
And  make  Thy  pleasure  mine. 

Why  should  I  shrink  at  Thy  command^ 
Whose  Love  forbids  my  fears  ? 

Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  Hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  ? 


o 


TEUST.         .  747 

3  No !  let  me  rather  freely  yield 
What  most  I  prize  to  Thee, 
Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Nor  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Thy  favor,  all  my  journey  through, 
Thou  art  engaged  to  grant ; 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  still  to  want. 

William  Ccnvper.  1779. 


M 


4:^1       Mein  Jesu,  wie  Du  willst.  6s.  D. 

Y  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt ! 
O  may  Thy  will  be  mine! 
Into  Thy  hand  of  love 

I  would  my  all  resign. 
Through  sorrow  or  through  joy 

Conduct  me  as  Thine  own, 
And  help  me  still  to  say, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done ! 

My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt ! 

If  needy  here  and  poor, 
Give  me  Thy  people's  bread, 

Their  portion  rich  and  sure. 
The  manna  of  Thy  Word 

Let  my  soul  feed  upon; 
And  if  all  else  should  fail, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done ! 

My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt ! 

Though  seen  through  many  a  tear, 
Let  not  my  star  of  hope 

Grow  dim  or  disappear : 
Since  Thou  on  earth  hast  wept 

And  sorrowed  oft  alone, 
If  I  must  weep  with  Thee, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done! 


748  CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

4  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt! 

When  death  itself  draws  nigh, 
To  Thy  dear  wounded  side 

I  would  for  refuge  fly. 
Leaning  on  Thee,  to  go 

Where  Thou  before  hast  gone : 
The  rest  as  Thou  shalt  please : 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done ! 

5  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt ! 

All  shall  be  well  for  me: 
Each  changing  future  scene 

I  gladly  trust  with  Thee. 
Thus  to  my  home  above 

I  travel  calmly  on, 
And  sing,  in  life  or  death, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done ! 

Benjamin  Schmolck.  1704. 
Tr.  Jane  Borthwick.  1853. 

422  Wer  Gottvertrauf.  8.7.  D.  Iambic. 

HO  puts  his  trust  in  God  most  just 
Hath  built  his  house  securely ; 
He  who  relies  on  Jesus  Christ, 

Heaven  shall  be  his  most  surely. 
Then  fixed  on  Thee  my  trust  shall  be, 

Whose  truth  can  never  alter ; 
While  mine  Thou  art,  not  death's  worst  smart 
Shall  make  my  courage  falter. 

2  Though  fiercest  foes  my  course  oppose, 

A  dauntless  front  I'll  show  them : 
My  champion  Thou,  Lord  Christ,  art  now, 

Who  soon  shall  overthrow  them  ! 
And  if  but  Thee  I  have  in  me 

With  Thy  good  gifts  and  Spirit, 
Nor  death  nor  hell,  I  know  full  well, 

Shall  hurt  me,  through  Thy  merit. 


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TRUST.  749 

3  I  rest  me  here  without  a  fear ; 

By  Thee  shall  all  be  given 
That  I  can  need,  O  Friend  indeed, 

For  this  life  or  for  heaven. 
O  make  me  true,  my  heart  renew, 

My  soul  and  flesh  deliver! 
Lord,  hear  my  prayer,  and  in  Thy  care 

Keep  me  in  peace  for  ever. 

Unknown,,  v.  1, 1572  ;  v.  2,  3,  1597. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858.  a. 

423  l^as  von  ciussen  und  von  innen.  7s.  D. 

ORD,  Thou  art  my  Rock  of  strength, 

_J  Aud  my  home  is  in  Thine  arms. 

Thou  wilt  send  me  help  at  length, 

And  I  feel  no  wild  alarms. 

Sin  nor  death  can  pierce  the  shield 

Thy  defence  has  o'er  me  thrown : 

Up  to  Thee  myself  I  yield, 

And  my  sorrows  are  Thine  own. 

Yes,  on  Thee,  my  God,  I  rest, 

Letting  life  float  calmly  on; 
For  I  know  the  last  is  best, 

When  the  crown  of  joy  is  won. 
In  Thy  might  all  things  I  bear, 

In  Thy  Love  find  bitter  sweet, 
And  with  all  my  grief  and  care 

Sit  in  patience  at  Thy  feet. 

Let  Thy  mercy's  wings  be  spread 

O'er  me ;  keep  me  close  to  Thee ; 
In  the  peace  Thy  Love  doth  shed, 

Let  me  dwell  eternally. 
Be  my  All :  in  all  I  do 

Let  me  only  seek  Thy  will. 
Where  the  heart  to  Thee  is  true, 

All  is  peaceful,  calm  and  still. 

August  Hermann  Francke.  1711. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1855. 


750  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

424:  1st  Gott  filr  mich,  so  trete.  7.6.  D. 

IF  God  Himself  be  for  me, 
I  may  a  host  defy  ; 
For  when  I  pray,  before  me 

My  foes  confounded  fly. 
If  Christ,  the  Head,  befriend  me, 

If  God  be  my  support, 
The  mischief  they  intend  me 
Shall  quickly  come  to  naught. 

2  I  build  on  this  foundation, 

That  Jesus  and  His  blood 
Alone  are  my  salvation, 

The  true  eternal  good  : 
Without  Him,  all  that  pleases 

Is  valueless  on  earth  : 
The  gifts  I  owe  to  Jesus 

Alone  my  love  are  worth. 

3  His  Holy  Spirit  dwelleth 

Within  my  willing  heart, 
Tames  it  when  it  rebelleth, 

And  soothes  the  keenest  smart. 
He  crowns  His  work  with  blessing, 

And  helpeth  me  to  cry 
"  My  Father !"  without  ceasing 

To  Him  Who  reigns  on  high. 

4  To  mine  His  Spirit  speaketh 

Sweet  words  of  soothing  power, 
How  God  to  Him  that  seeketh 

For  rest,  hath  rest  in  store — 
How  God  Himself  prepareth 

My  heritage  and  lot, 
And  though  my  body  weareth, 

My  heaven  shall  fail  me  not. 

Paul  Gerhardt.  1656. 
Tr.  Richard  Masme.  1856. 


TEUST.  751 

4:25  Continued.  S.  M. 

ERE  I  can  firmly  rest ; 
I  dare  to  boast  of  this, 
That  God  the  Highest  and  the  Best, 
My  Friend  and  Father  is. 


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2  From  dangerous  snares  He  saves : 

Where'er  He  bids  me  go 
He  checks  the  storms  and  calms  the  waves, 
Nor  lets  aught  work  me  woe. 

3  At  cost  of  all  I  have, 

At  cost  of  life  and  limb, 
I  cling  to  God,  Who  yet  shall  save : 
I  will  not  turn  from  Him. 

4  The  world  may  fail  and  flee  ; 

Thou,  God,  my  Father  art ! 
Not  fire,  nor  sword,  nor  plague,  from  Thee 
My  trusting  soul  shall  part. 

5  No  joys  that  angels  know, 

No  throne  or  widespread  fame, 
No  love  or  loss,  no  fear  or  woe, 
No  grief  of  heart  or  shame — 

6  Man  cannot  aught  conceive, 

Of  pleasure  or  of  harm, 
That  e'er  shall  tempt  my  soul  to  leave 
Her  refuge  in  Thine  arm. 

Paul  Gerhardt.  1656. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1855.  a. 


426  l.m. 

OD  of  my  life,  Whose  gracious  power 
Through  various  deaths  my  soul  hath  led ; 
Or  turned  aside  the  fatal  hour, 
Or  lifted  up  my  sinking  head : 


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752  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  In  all  my  ways  Thy  hand  I  own, 

Thy  ruling  Providence  I  see : 

0  help  me  still  my  course  to  run, 
And  still  direct  my  paths  to  Thee. 

3  Whither,  O  whither  should  I  fly, 

But  to  my  loviug  Saviour's  breast  ? 
Secure  within  Thine  arms  to  lie, 

And  safe  beneath  Thy  wings  to  rest ! 

4  I  have  no  skill  the  snare  to  shun, 

But  Thou,  O  Christ,  my  wisdom  art! 

1  ever  into  ruin  run ; 

But  Thou  art  greater  than  my  heart. 

5  Foolish,  and  impotent,  and  blind, 

Lead  me  a  way  I  have  not  known ; 
Bring  me  where  I  my  heaven  may  find, 
The  heaven  of  loving  Thee  alone. 

6  Enlarge  my  heart  to  make  Thee  room ; 

Enter,  and  in  me  ever  stay : 
The  crooked  then  shall  straight  become ; 
The  darkness  shall  be  lost  in  day. 

Charles  Wesley.  1740. 
427  Psalm  31.  S.  M. 

Y  spirit  on  Thy  care, 
Blest  Saviour,  I  recline  ; 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me  to  despair, 
For  Thou  art  Love  divine. 

2  In  Thee  I  place  my  trust, 
On  Thee  I  calmly  rest : 

I  know  Thee  good,  I  know  Thee  just, 
And  count  Thy  choice  the  best. 

3  Whate'er  events  betide, 
Thy  will  they  all  perform  ; 

Safe  in  Thy  breast  my  head  I  hide, 
Nor  fear  the  coming  storm. 


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TRUST.  753 

4  Let  good  or  ill  befall, 

It  must  be  good  for  me ; 
Secure  of  having  Thee  in  all, 
Of  having  all  in  Thee. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte.  1834. 
428  Psalm  121.  H.  M. 

UPWARD  I  lift  mine  eyes; 
From  God  is  all  my  aid ; 
The  God  Who  built  the  skies, 
And  earth  and  nature  made. 
God  is  the  Tower  His  grace  is  nigh 

To  which  I  fly  ;  I       In  every  hour. 

2  My  feet  shall  never  slide 

And  fall  in  fatal  snares, 
Since  God,  my  Guard  and  Guide, 

Defends  me  from  my  fears. 
Those  wakeful  eyes  Shall  Israel  keep 

That  never  sleep  When  dangers  rise. 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day 

Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  away, 

If  God  be  with  me  there. 
Thou  art  my  Sun,  I       To  guard  my  head 

And  Thou  my  Shade        I       By  night  or  noon. 

4  Hast  Thou  not  given  Thy  Word 

To  save  my  soul  from  death  ? 
And  can  I  trust  my  Lord 

To  keep  my  mortal  breath  ? 
I'll  go  and  come,  I       Till  from  on  high 

Nor  fear  to  die,  I       Thou  call  me  home. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

429  7s 

SOVEREIGN  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
Ever  gracious,  ever  wise  ! 
All  my  times  are  in  Thy  hand, 
All  events  at  Thy  command. 
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754  CHEISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  Thou  didst  form  me  in  the  womb  ; 
Thou  wilt  guide  me  to  the  tomb  : 
All  my  times  shall  ever  be 
Ordered  by  Thy  wise  decree. 

3  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health ; 
Times  of  penury  and  wealth ; 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief; 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief: 

4  Times  the  tempter's  power  to  prove, 
Times  to  taste  a  Saviour's  Love : 
All  must  come,  endure  and  end, 

As  shall  please  my  heavenly  Friend. 

5  O  Thou  gracious,  wise,  and  just! 
Unto  Thee  my  life  I  trust ; 
Know  that  Thou  art  God  alone; 
I  and  mine  are  all  Thine  own. 

John  Eyland.  1777.  a. 

430  7.6.  D. 

IN  holy  contemplation 
We  sweetly  now  pursue 
The  theme  of  God's  salvation, 

And  find  it  ever  new. 
Set  free  from  present  sorrow, 

We  cheerfully  can  say, 
Let  the  unknown  to-morrow 
Bring  with  it  what  it  may. 

2  It  can  bring  with  it  nothing, 

But  He  will  bear  us  through ; 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing 

Will  clothe  His  people  too. 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens 

No  creature  but  is  fed  ; 
And  He  Who  feeds  the  ravens 

Will  give  His  children  bread. 


TRUST.  755 

3  Though  vine  or  fig  tree  neither 

Their  wonted  fruit  should  bear  ; 
Though  all  the  field  should  wither, 

Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there : 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice  ; 
For  while  in  Him  confiding, 

I  cannot  but  rejoice. 

William  Cowper.  1779.  a. 


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4:31         ^er  nur  den  Ueben  Gott  Iclsst  walten.  L.M.  6  lines. 
Y  God,  I  leave  to  Thee  my  ways ; 
I  hope  in  Thee,  whate'er  betide, 
To  find  Thee  in  the  evil  days 

My  all-sufficient  Strength  and  Guide; 
Who  trusts  in  God's  unchanging  Love 
Builds  on  the  Rock  that  naught  can  move. 

What  can  our  anxious  cares  avail, 
Our  never-ceasing  moans  and  sighs? 

What  can  it  help  us  to  bewail 
Each  painful  moment  as  it  flies  ? 

Our  cross  and  trials  do  but  press 

The  heavier  for  our  bitterness. 

Help  me  my  restless  heart  to  still, 
And  wait  in  cheerful  hope,  content 

To  take  whate'er  Thy  gracious  Will, 
Thy  all-discerning  Love,  hath  sent ; 

Nor  doubt  my  inmost  wants  are  known 

To  Him  Who  chose  me  for  His  own. 

Thou  know'st  when  joyful  hours  are  best, 
And  send'st  them  as  Thou  seest  it  meet: 

When  I  have  borne  the  fiery  test, 
And  am  made  free  from  all  deceit, 

Thou  com'st  to  me  all  unaware, 

And  mak'st  me  own  Thy  loving  care. 


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756  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

5  Help  me  to  swerve  not  from  Thy  ways, 
But  do  my  own  part  faithfully, 
And  trust  Thy  promises  of  grace, 

That  they  may  be  fulfilled  in  me. 
Thou  never  wilt  forsake  at  need 
The  soul  that  trusts  in  Thee  indeed. 

Georg  Ken-mark.  1657. 

From  Catherine  Winkworth,  Tr.  1855. 

432  s.  m. 

WAY,  my  needless  fears, 
And  doubts  no  longer  mine ! 
A  ray  of  heavenly  light  appears, 
A  messenger  divine. 

2  Thrice  comfortable  hope, 
That  calms  my  stormy  breast ; 

My  Father's  hand  prepares  the  cup, 
And  what  He  wills  is  best. 

3  He  knows  whate'er  I  want ; 
He  sees  my  helplessness, 

And  always  readier  is  to  grant 
Than  I  to  ask  His  grace. 

4  My  fearful  heart  He  reads, 
Secures  my  soul  from  harms, 

And  underneath  His  mercy  spreads 
Its  everlasting  arms. 

5  Here  is  firm  footing ;  here, 
My  soul,  is  solid  rock, 

To  break  the  waves  of  grief  and  fear, 
And  trouble's  rudest  shock : 

6  This  only  can  sustain 
When  earth  and  heaven  remove : 

O  turn  th^e  to  thy  Rest  again, 
Thy  God's  eternal  Love ! 

Charles  Wesley.  1719. 


TRUST.  757 

433  Befiehl  du  deine  Wege.  S.  M.  D. 

COMMIT  thou  all  thy  griefs 
And  ways  into  His  hands, 
To  His  sure  Truth  and  tender  care, 

Who  earth  and  heaven  commands  : 
Who  points  the  clouds  their  course, 

Whom  winds  and  seas  obey, 
He  shall  direct  thy  wandering  feet, 
He  shall  prepare  thy  way. 

2  Thou  on  the  Lord  rely, 
So  safe  shalt  thou  go  on ; 

Fix  on  His  work  thy  steadfast  eye, 

So  shall  thy  work  be  done. 
No  profit  canst  thou  gain 

By  self-consuming  care ; 
To  Him  commend  thy  cause ;  His  ear 

Attends  the  softest  prayer. 

3  Thy  everlasting  Truth, 
Father,  Thy  ceaseless  Love, 

Sees  all  Thy  children's  wants,  and  knows 
What  best  for  each  will  prove. 

And  whatsoe'er  Thou  will'st, 
Thou  dost,  O  King  of  kings ! 

What  Thy  unerring  Wisdom  chose, 
Thy  Power  to  being  brings. 

4  Thou  everywhere  hast  sway, 
And  all  things  serve  Thy  might ; 

Thy  every  act  pure  blessing  is, . 

Thy  path  unsullied  light. 
When  Thou  arisest,  Lord, 

What  shall  Thy  work  withstand  ? 
When  all  Thy  children  want  Thou  giv'st, 

Who,  who  shall  stay  Thy  hand  ? 

Paul  Gerhardt.  1656. 
Tr.  John  Wesley.  1739. 


758  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

434  Continued..  S.  M.  D. 

GIVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears, 
Hope  and  be  undismayed  ; 
God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears, 

God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 
Through  waves  and  clouds  and  storms 

He  gently  clears  thy  way : 
Wait  thou  His  time,  so  shall  this  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

2  Still  heavy  is  thy  heart  ? 

Still  sink  thy  spirits  down  ? 
Cast  off  the  weight,  let  fear  depart, 

And  every  care  be  gone. 
What  though  thou  rulest  not, 

Yet  heaven  and  earth  and  hell 
Proclaim,  God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 

And  ruleth  all  things  well  I 

3  Leave  to  His  sovereign  sway 

To  choose  and  to  command : 
So  shalt  thou  wondering  own,  His  way 

How  wise,  how  strong  His  hand! 
Far,  far  above  thy  thought 

His  counsel  shall  appear, 
When  fully  He  the  work  hath  wrought 

That  caused  thy  needless  fear. 

4  Thou  seest  our  weakness,  Lord, 

Our  hearts  are  known  to  Thee  : 
O  lift  Thou  up  the  sinking  hand, 

Confirm  the  feeble  knee ! 
Let  us  in  life,  in  death, 

Thy  steadfast  Truth  declare, 
And  publish  with  our  latest  breath 

Thy  Love  and  guardian  care ! 

Paul  Gerhardt.  1656. 
Tr.  John  Wesley.  1739. 


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TRUST.  759 

435  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

Y  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
Saviour  divine ! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
O  let  me  from  this  day 
Be  wholly  Thine. 

2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire ; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
O  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  Guide : 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll ; 
Blest  Saviour,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove ; 
O  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul. 

Bay  Palmer.  1830. 

436  s.  m. 

JESUS,  my  Truth,  my  Way, 
My  sure  unerring  Light, 
On  Thee  my  feeble  soul  I  stay, 
Which  Thou  wilt  lead  aright. 


760  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  My  Wisdom  and  my  Guide, 

My  Counsellor,  Thou  art : 
O  let  me  never  leave  Thy  side, 
Nor  from  Thy  paths  depart. 

3  Thou  seest  my  feebleness ; 

Jesus,  be  Thou  my  Power, 
My  help  and  Refuge  in  distress, 
My  Fortress  and  my  Tower. 

4  Give  me  to  trust  in  Thee  ; 

Be  Thou  my  sure  abode : 
My  horn,  and  rock,  and  buckler  be, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

5  Myself  I  cannot  save, 

Myself  I  cannot  keep  ; 
But  strength  in  Thee  I  surely  have, 
Whose  eyelids  never  sleep. 

6  My  soul  to  Thee  alone 

Now  therefore  I  commend  : 
Thou,  Jesus,  having  loved  Thine  own, 
Wilt  love  me  to  the  end ! 

Charles  Wesley.  1749. 

437  l.  m. 

MY  Hope,  my  All,  my  Saviour  Thou! 
To  Thee,  O  Lord,  my  soul  I  bow. 
I  seek  the  bliss  Thy  wounds  impart, 
I  long  to  find  Thee  in  my  heart. 

2  Be  Thou  my  Strength,  be  Thou  my  Way, 
Protect  me  through  my  life's  short  day : 
In  all  my  acts  let  Wisdom  guide, 

And  keep  me,  Saviour,  near  Thy  side. 

3  Correct,  reprove,  and  comfort  me ; 
As  I  have  need,  my  Saviour  be  ; 
And  if  I  would  from  Thee  depart, 
Then  clasp  me,  Saviour,  to  Thy  heart. 


TRUST.  761 

In  fierce  temptation's  darkest  hour, 
Save  me  from  sin  and  Satan's  power ; 
Tear  every  idol  from  Thy  Throne, 
And  reign,  my  Saviour,  reign  alone. 

Unknown.  1774. 


438  c. 

LORD,  I  would  delight  in  Thee, 
And  on  Thy  care  depend ; 
To  Thee  in  every  trouble  flee, 
My  best,  my  only  Friend. 


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2  When  all  created  streams  are  dried, 

Thy  fullness  is  the  same ; 

May  I  with  this  be  satisfied, 

And  glory  in  Thy  Name! 

3  No  good  in  creatures  can  be  found, 

But  may  be  found  in  Thee ; 
I  must  have  all  things,  and  abound, 
While  God  is  God  to  me. 

4  O  that  I  had  a  stronger  faith 

To  look  within  the  veil, 
To  credit  what  my  Saviour  saith, 
Whose  word  can  never  fail ! 

5  He  that  has  made  my  heaven  secure, 

Will  here  all  good  provide  : 
While  Christ  is  rich,  can  I  be  poor  ? 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

6  O  Lord,  I  cast  my  care  on  Thee  ; 

I  triumph  and  adore  : 
Henceforth  my  great  concern  shall  be 
To  love  and  please  Thee  more. 

John  Ryland.  1777. 


762  CHEISTIAN   LIFE. 

4:39  Ach  Gott,  verlass  mich  nicht.  6.7.6.6.6.8. 

FORSAKE  me  not,  my  God, 
Thou  God  of  my  salvation ! 
Give  me  Thy  light,  to  be 
My  sure  illumination. 
My  soul  to  folly  turns, 

Seeking  she  knows  not  what: 
O  lead  her  to  Thyself; 
My  God,  forsake  me  not! 

2  Forsake  me  not,  my  God ! 

Take  not  Thy  Spirit  from  me, 
And  suffer  not  the  might 

Of  sin  to  overcome  me. 
A  father  pitieth 

The  children  he  begot; 
My  Father,  pity  me ! 

My  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

3  Forsake  me  not,  my  God, 

Thou  God  of  life  and  power  I 
Enliven,  strengthen  me, 

In  every  evil  hour : 
And  when  the  sinful  fire 

Within  my  heart  is  hot, 
Be  not  Thou  far  from  me: 

My  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

4  Forsake  me  not,  my  God  ! 

Uphold  me  in  my  going, 
That  evermore  I  may 

Please  Thee  in  all  well-doing; 
And  that  Thy  will,  O  Lord, 

May  never  be  forgot 
In  all  my  works  and  ways : 

My  God  forsake  me  not! 


TKUST.  763 

5  Forsake  me  not,  my  God ! 

I  would  be  Thine  for  ever: 
Confirm  me  mightily 

In  every  right  endeavor : 
And  when  my  hour  is  come, 

Cleansed  from  all  stain  and  spot 
Of  sin,  receive  my  soul : 

My  God  forsake  me  not ! 

Salomo  Franck.  1714. 
Edinburg  Family  Treasury.  1859. 

4:4:0         Zween  der  Jilnger  gehn  unit  Sehnen.  7s.  D. 

TRUEST  Friend,  Who  canst  not  fail, 
Evermore  abide  with  me : 
When  the  world  would  most  assail, 

Then  Thy  presence  let  me  see. 
When  its  heaviest  thunders  roll, 
Shelter  Thou  my  trembling  soul ! 
Come,  and  in  my  spirit  rest ; 
Help  me  do  what  seems  Thee  best. 

2  When  life's  day  hath  fleeted  by, 
When  the  night  of  death  is  near, 

When  in  vain  the  darkened  eye 
Seeks  some  stay,  some  helper  here : 

Then  Thy  followers'  prayer  fulfill, 

Then  abide  Thou  with  us  still : 

Till  Thou  give  us  heavenly  rest, 

Stay,  O  stay,  Thou  noble  guest ! 

Johann  Neunherz.  ab.  1707. 

Ir.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858.  n. 


44X  0  treuer  Heiland  Jesu  Christ.  C.  M. 

E  praise  and  bless  Thee,  gracious  Lord, 
Our  Saviour  kind  and  true, 
For  all  the  old  things  passed  away, 
For  all  Thou  hast  made  new. 


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764  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  But  yet  how  much  must  be  destroyed, 

How  much  renewed  must  be, 
Ere  we  can  fully  stand  complete 
In  likeness,  Lord,  to  Thee ! 

3  Thou,  only  Thou,  must  carry  on 

The  work  Thou  hast  begun  ; 
Of  Thine  own  strength  Thou  must  impart, 
In  Thine  own  ways  to  run. 

4  Ah,  leave  us  not !  from  day  to  day 

Revive,  restore  again ; 
Our  feeble  steps  do  Thou  direct, 
Our  enemies  restrain. 

6  When  flesh  shall  fail,  then  strengthen  Thou 
The  spirit  from  above; 
Make  us  to  feel  Thy  service  sweet, 
And  light  Thy  yoke  of  love. 

6  So  shall  we  faultless  stand  at  last 
Before  Thy  Father's  throne ; 
The  blessedness  for  ever  ours, 
The  glory  all  Thine  own ! 

Karl  Johann  PhUipp  Spitta.  1843. 
Tr.  Jane  Borthwick.  1853.  a. 


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442  s.  m. 

WHAT,  if  we  are  Christ's, 
Is  earthly  shame  or  loss  ? 
Bright  shall  the  crown  of  glory  be 
When  we  have  borne  the  cross. 

2  Keen  was  the  trial  once, 
Bitter  the  cup  of  woe, 

When  martyred  saints,  baptized  in  blood, 
Christ's  sufferings  shared  below. 

3  Bright  is  their  glory  now, 
Boundless  their  joy  above, 


TRUST.  765 

Where  on  the  bosom  of  their  God 
They  rest  in  perfect  love. 

4  Lord,  may  that  grace  be  ours, 

Like  them  in  faith  to  bear 
All  that  of  sorrow,  grief,  or  pain 
May  be  our  portion  here  : 

5  Enough  if  Thou  at  last 

The  word  of  blessing  give, 
And  let  us  rest  in  Thine  own  home, 
Where  saints  and  angels  live. 

Sir  Henry  Williams  Baker.  1852. 

443  s.  m. 

TO  God  the  only  wise, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  His  almighty  Love, 

His  counsel  and  His  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls 

Unblemished  and  complete 
Before  the  glory  of  His  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  His  faithful  sons 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 
Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  His  grace, 
And  make  His  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer  God 

Wisdom  and  power  belongs, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  songs. 

Isaac  Watts.  1707.  a. 


766  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

*  FOLLOWING  CHRIST. 

444  8.7.  D, 

JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
All  to  leave  and  follow  Thee ; 
Destitute,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou  from  hence  my  All  shalt  be. 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known  ; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition ! 
God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

2  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 

'Twill  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
O,  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  Thy  Love  is  left  to  me  : 
O,  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  Thee. 

3  Take,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation  ; 

Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care  ; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee : 

What  a  Father's  smile  is  thine  ; 
What  a  Saviour  died  to  win  thee  : 

Child  of  heaven,  shouldst  thou  repine  ? 

4  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith  and  winged  by  prayer; 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thine  earthly  mission, 

Swift  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days  ; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte.  1824. 


FOLLOWING    CHRIST.  767 

445  L-  M. 

JESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  Whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ! 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon: 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  He, 
Bright  Morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ! 
•No  ;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  Name. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ! 
And  O,  may  this  my  glory  be, 

That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me ! 

Joseph  Grigg.  176^. 

And  Benjamin  Francis.  1787. 

446  L.  M.  6  lines. 

REDEEMER,  whither  should  I  flee, 
Or  how  escape  the  wrath  to  come  ? 
The  weary  sinner  flies  to  Thee 

For  shelter  from  impending  doom  : 
Smile  on  me,  gracious  Lord,  and  show 
Thyself  the  Friend  of  sinners  now. 


768  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  Thy  Cross 

My  heavy-laden  soul  finds  rest : 
Let  me  esteem  the  world  as  dross, 

So  I  may  be  of  Thee  possest ! 
I  borrow  every  joy  of  Thee, 
For  Thou  art  Life  and  Light  to  me. 

3  Close  to  my  Saviour's  bloody  Tree 

My  soul,  untired,  shall  ever  cleave ; 
Despised  and  crucified  with  Thee, 

With  Christ  resolved  to  die  and  live : 
My  prayer,  my  grand  ambition,  this, 
Living  and  dying,  to  be  His. 

Augustus  M.  Toplady.  1759. 

4:47  Jesu,  geh  voran.  5.5.8.8.5.5. 

JESUS,  still  lead  on, 
Till  our  Rest  be  won  ! 
And  although  the  way  be  cheerless. 
We  will  follow,  calm  and  fearless. 
Guide  us  by  Thy  hand 
To  our  Fatherland ! 

2  If  the  way  be  drear, 
If  the  foe  be  near, 

Let  not  faithless  fears  o'ertake  us, 
Let  not  faith  and  hope  forsake  us ; 

For  through  many  a  foe 

To  our  home  we  go. 

3  When  we  seek  relief 
From  a  long-felt  grief; 

When  temptations  come  alluring, 
Make  us  patient  and  enduring: 
Show  us  that  bright  shore 
Where  we  weep  no  more  ! 


FOLLOWING   CHRIST.  769 

4  Jesus,  still  lead  on, 

Till  our  rest  be  won  ; 
Heavenly  Leader,  still  direct  us, 
Still  support,  console,  protect  us, 

Till  we  safely  stand 

In  our  Fatherland  ! 

Nikolaus  Ludwig,  Count  ZinzevdorJ.  1721. 
Tr.  Jane  Borthurick.  1853.  a. 


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4:4:0  Meinen  Jesum  lass  ieh  nicht.  S.7.8.8. 

WILL  leave  my  Jesus  never  ! 
On  the  Cross  for  me  He  died  ; 
Love  shall  draw  me  to  Him  ever, 

At  His  feet  I  will  abide. 
Of  my  life  the  Light  for  ever, 
I  will  leave  my  Jesus  never. 

2  In  His  Name  I  stand  acquitted 
While  upon  the  earth  I  stay : 

What  I  have  to  Him  committed 

He  will  keep  until  that  day. 
Be  His  service  my  endeavor ; 
I  will  leave  my  Jesus  never ! 

3  Dwelling  in  His  presence  holy, 
I  at  length  shall  reach  the  place 

Where  with  all  the  saints  in  glory 

I  shall  see  His  lovely  face  ; 
Nothing  then  but  bliss  for  ever  : 
I  will  leave  my  Jesus  never. 

4  Not  the  earth  with  all  its  treasure 
Could  content  this  soul  of  mine  ; 

Not  alone  for  heavenly  pleasure 

Doth  my  thirsty  spirit  pine  ; 
For  its  Saviour  yearning  ever : 
I  will  leave  my  Jesus  never ! 
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0 


TO  CHEISTIAN    LIFE. 

5  From  that  living  Fountain  drinking, 
Walking  always  at  His  side, 

Christ  shall  lead  me  without  sinking 
Through  the  river's  rushing  tide, 

With  the  blest  to  sing  for  ever ; 

I  will  leave  my  Jesus  never  ! 

Christian  Keymann.  1658.  . 
Tr.    Unknown.  lg£4. 

449  l.  m. 

THOU,  to  Whose  all-searching  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light! 
Search,  prove  my  heart:  it  pants  for  Thee: 
O  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free. 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross ! 
Nail  my  affections  to  the  Cross ! 
Hallow  each  thought ;  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  Thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 
Be  Thou  my  Light,  be  Thou  my  Way ; 
No  foes,  no  violence,  I  fear, 
No  fraud,  while  Thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

4  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  woe, 
Jesus,  Thy  timely  aid  impart, 
And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

5  Saviour,  where'er  Thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untired,  I'd  follow  Thee; 
O  let  Thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  Thy  holy  hill  ! 

6  If  rough  and  thorny  be  the  way, 
My  strength  proportion  to  my  day; 
Till  toil  and  grief  and  pain  shall  cease, 
Where  all  is  calm,  and  joy,  and  peace. 

Nickolaus  Ludwig,  Count  ZtnzendorJ. 
Tr.  John    \\  esley.  1739. 


THE    HEAVENLY    SPIRIT.  771 

THE  HEAVENLY  SPIRIT. 
450  L.  M. 

BESET  with  snares  on  every  hand, 
In  life's  uncertain  path  I  stand : 
Saviour  divine !  diffuse  Thy  light, 
To  guide  my  doubtful  footsteps  right. 

2  Engage  this  roving,  treacherous  heart 
Wisely  to  choose  the  better  part ; 

To  scorn  the  trifles  of  a  day, 

For  joys  that  none  can  take  away. 

3  Then  let  the  wildest  storms  arise  ; 
Let  tempests  mingle  earth  and  skies : 
No  fatal  shipwreck  shall  I  fear, 
But  all  my  treasures  with  me  bear. 

4  If  Thou,  my  Jesus,  still  be  nigh, 
Cheerful  I  live,  and  joyful  die : 
Secure,  when  mortal  comforts  flee, 
To  find  ten  thousand  worlds  in  Thee. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755.  a. 


W1 


4:51  0  der  Alles  hatt1  verloren.  8.7. 

ELL  for  him,  who  all  things  losing, 
Even  himself  doth  count  as  naught, 
Still  the  one  thing  needful  choosing, 
That  with  all  true  bliss  is  fraught ! 

"2  Well  for  him  who,  all  forsaking, 
Walketh  not  in  shadows  vain, 
But  the  path  of  peace  is  taking 

Through  this  vale  of  tears  and  pain ! 

3  O  that  we  our  hearts  might  sever 
From  earth's  tempting  vanities, 
Fixing  them  on  Him  for  ever, 
In  Whom  all  our  fullness  lies  ! 


R1 


772  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

4  O  that  ne'er  our  eyes  might  wander 

From  our  God  :  so  might  we  cease 
Ever  o'er  our  sins  to  ponder, 
And  our  conscience  be  at  peace ! 

5  Thou  Abyss  of  love  and  goodness, 

Draw  us  by  Thy  Cross  to  Thee, 
That  our  senses,  soul  and  spirit, 
Ever  one  with  Christ  may  be ! 

Gottfried  Arnold.  1703. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth,  1855. 

452  7.6.7.7.7.6. 

ISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things 

Toward  heaven,  thy  native  place. 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay ; 
Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepared  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 

Fire  ascending  seeks  the  sun  ; 
Both  speed  them  to  their  source  : 

So  a  soul  that's  born  of  God 

Pants  to  view  His  glorious  face ; 

Upward  tends  to  His  abode, 
To  rest  in  His  embrace. 

S  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn,  * 
Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 

Soon  your  Saviour  will  return, 
Triumphant  in  the  skies : 

Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given ; 

All  your  sorrows  left  below, 

Ajad  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 

Robert  Seagrave.  1742.  a 


THE  HEAVENLY  spirit.  773 


A 


A  KQ  Ich  bin  ein  Gastauf  Erden.  7.6.  D. 

PILGRIM  and  a  stranger, 
I  journey  here  below: 
Far  distant  is  my  country, 
The  home  to  which  I  go. 
Here  I  must  toil  and  travail, 

Oft  weary  and  opprest, 
But  there  my  God  shall  lead  me 
To  everlasting  rest. 

2  There  still  my  thoughts  are  dwelling, 
'Tis  there  I  long  to  be ; 

Come,  Lord,  and  call  Thy  servant 

To  blessedness  with  Thee ! 
Come,  bid  my  toils  be  ended, 

Let  all  my  wanderings  cease; 
Call  from  the  wayside  lodging 

To  the  sweet  home  of  peace ! 

3  There  I  shall  dwell  for  ever, 
No  more  a  stranger  guest, 

With  all  Thy  blood-bought  children, 

In  everlasting  rest : 
The  pilgrim  toils  forgotten, 

The  pilgrim  conflicts  o'er, 
All  earthly  griefs  behind  us, 

Eternal  joys  before ! 

Paid  Gerhardt.  1666. 

Tr.  Jane  Borthwick.  1862. 


H 


4:04:  Himmelan  geht  unsre  Bahn.  7.8.7.7. 

EAVENWARD  still  our  pathway  tends, 
Here  on  earth  we  are  but  strangers, 
Till  our  road  in  Canaan  ends, 

Safely  passed  this  wild  of  dangers  : 
Here  we  but  as  pilgrims  rove, 
For  our  home  is  there  above. 


774  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  Heavenward  still,  my  soul,  ascend ! 

Thou  art  one  of  heaven's  creations ; 
Earth  can  ne'er  give  aim  or  end 

Fit  to  fill  thy  aspirations  ; 
And  a  heaven-enlightened  mind 
Ever  turns,  its  Source  to  find. 

3  Heavenward  still !  God  calls  to  me, 

In  His  Word  so  loudly  speaking ; 
Glimpses  in  that  Word  I  see 

Of  the  home  I'm  ever  seeking  ; 
While  my  heart  that  call  attends, 
Still  to  heaven  my  path  ascends. 

4  Heavenward  still  my  spirit  wends, 

That  fair  land  by  faith  exploring  ; 
Heavenward  still  my  heart  ascends, 

Sun  and  moon  and  stars  outsoaring : 
Their  faint  rays  in  vain  would  try 
With  the  light  of  heaven  to  vie. 

5  Heavenward  still,  when  life  shall  close, 

Death  to  my  true  home  shall  guide  me : 
Then,  triumphant  o'er  my  woes, 

Lasting  bliss  shall  God  provide  me. 
Christ  Himself  the  way  has  led  ; 
Joyful  in  His  steps  I  tread. 

6  Still  then  heavenward  !  heavenward  still ! 

This  shall  be  my  watch  ward  ever  : 
Heaven's  delights  my  heart  shall  fill, 

Chasing  joys  that  filled  it  never. 
Heavenward  still  my  thoughts  shall  run, 
Till  the  gate  of  heaven  is  won. 


Benjamin  Schmolck.  1731. 

Tr.  Frances  Elizabeth  Cox.  1541. 


^±00        Ach,  uns  wird  das  Herz  so  leer.      Trochaic.  7.6. 
H,  this  heart  is  void  and  chill, 
'Mid  earth's  noisy  thronging  ; 


A 


THE    HEAVENLY    SPIRIT.  775 

For  the  Father's  mansions  still 
Earnestly  is  longing. 

2  O  to  be  at  home,  and  gain 

All  for  which  we're  sighing ; 
From  all  earthly  want  and  pain 
To  be  swiftly  flying ! 

3  With  this  load  of  sin  and  care 

Then  no  longer  bending, 

But  with  waiting  angels  there 

On  our  Lord  attending  ! 

4  Ah,  how  blessed,  blessed  they 

Who  have  rightly  striven, 
And  rejoice  eternally 

With  their  Lord  in  heaven  ! 

Karl  Johann  Philipp  Spitta.  1833. 
Tr.  Jane  Borthwick.  1853. 


456  c.  m.  d. 

THE  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn, 
The  brightness  of  the  day, 
The  crimson  of  the  sunset  sky, 

How  fast  they  fade  away ! 
O  for  the  pearly  gates  of  heaven! 

O  for  the  golden  floor ! 
O  for  the  Sun  of  Righteousness 
That  setteth  nevermore ! 

2  The  highest  hopes  we  cherish  here, 

How  fast  they  tire  and  faint ! 
How  many  a  spot  defiles  the  robe 

That  wraps  an  earthly  saint ! 
O  for  a  heart  that  never  sins ! 

O  for  a  soul  washed  white ! 
O  for  a  voice  to  praise  our  King, 

Nor  weary  day  or  night ! 


776  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

3  Here  faith  is  ours,  and  heavenly  hope, 

And  grace  to  lead  us  higher : 
But  there  are  perfectness  and  peace 

Beyond  our  best  desire. 
O  by  Thy  Love  and  anguish,  Lord, 

O  by  Thy  life  laid  down, 
Grant  that  we  fall  not  from  Thy  grace, 

Nor  cast  away  our  crown  ! 

Cecil  Frances  Alexander.  1853. 


WATCHFULNESS  AND  FIDELITY. 

457  s.  m. 

A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
A  God  to  glorify ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 
My  calling  to  fulfill; 

O  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will ! 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 
As  in  Thy  sight  to  live ; 

And  O,  Thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare, 
A  strict  account  to  give  ! 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  on  Thyself  rely, 

Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  for  ever  die. 

Charles  Wesley.  1762. 

458  c.  m. 

AWAKE,  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigor  on  : 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 


WATCHFULNESS    AND    FIDELITY.  777 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey : 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
'Tis  His  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

4  Blest  Saviour,  introduced  by  Thee, 

Have  I  my  race  begun ; 
And  crowned  with  victory,  at  Thy  feet 
I'll  lay  my  honors  down. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755. 

459  l-  m. 

AWAKE,  our  souls,  away  our  fears ; 
Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone. 
Awake  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road, 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint; 
But  they  forget  the  Mighty  God, 

Who  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

3  The  mighty  God,  Whose  matchless  power, 

Is  ever  new  and  ever  young, 
And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  cycles  run. 

4  From  Thee,  the  ever-flowing  Spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply; 

While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 

Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode  ; 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amid  the  heavenly  road. 

Isaac  Walts.  1709. 


J<8  CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 


S 


460  l.m. 

TAND  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, 
And  gird  the  Gospel  armor  on  ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 

Where  Jesus  thy  great  Captain's  gone. 
Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course, 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes, 
Thy  Jesus  nailed  them  to  the  Cross, 

And  sung  the  triumph  when  He  rose. 
Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 

And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 
There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 

And  triumph  in  almighty  grace ; 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 

Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 

Isaac  Watts.  1707.  a. 

461  or. 

M  I  a  soldier  of  the  Cross, 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 

And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause, 

Or  blush  to  speak  His  Name  ? 
Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease, 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 

And  sailed  through  bloody  seas? 
Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood? 
Is  this  vain  world  a  friend  to  grace, 

To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 
Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign : 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord ; 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 

Supported  by  Thy  Word. 


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WATCHFULNESS   AND   FIDELITY.  779 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
By  faith  they  bring  it  nigh. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  Thine  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  Thine. 

Isaac  Watts.  1721-24.  a. 

462  s.m. 

SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
And  put  your  armor  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  His  eternal  Son  ; 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 
And  in  His  mighty  power : 

Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  His  great  might, 
With  all  His  strength  endued  ; 

But  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God  : 

4  That  having  all  things  done, 
And  all  your  conflicts  past, 

Ye  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  entire  at  last. 

5  From  strength  to  strength  go  on, 
Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray  : 

Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day. 

6  Still  let  the  Spirit  cry, 

In  all  His  soldiers,  "  Come," 
Till  Christ  the  Lord  descends  from  high, 
And  takes  the  conqueror  home. 

Charles  Wesley.  1749. 


780  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 


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463  sm. 

Y  soul,  be  on  thy  guard  ; 
Ten  thousand  foes  arise, 
And  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  O  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 

Kenew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 
Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down  ; 

Thine  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 
Till  thou  receive  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 
Shall  bring  thee  to  Thy  God  ; 

He'll  take  thee  at  thy  parting  breath, 
To  His  divine  abode. 

George  Heath.  1781. 
4:6-4:     From  Mein  Jem,  Dem  die  Seraphinen.      L.  M.  D. 

INTO  Thy  gracious  hands  I  fall, 
And  with  the  arms  of  faith  embrace  ; 

0  King  of  glory,  hear  my  call ! 

O  raise  me,  heal  me  by  Thy  grace  ! 
Now  righteous  through  Thy  wounds  I  am : 
No  condemnation  now  I  dread ; 

1  taste  salvation  in  Thy  Name, 

Alive  in  Thee,  my  living  Head  ! 
2  Still  let  Thy  wisdom  be  my  guide, 

Nor  take  Thy  light  from  me  away  ■ 
Still  with  me  let  Thy  grace  abide, 

That  I  from  Thee  may  never  stray. 
Let  Thy  Word  richly  in  me  dwell ; 

Thy  peace  and  love  my  portion  be  ; 
My  joy  to  endure  and  do  Thy  will, 

Till  perfect  I  am  found  in  Thee. 


WISDOM   AND    SELF-KNOWLEDGE.  781 

3  Arm  me  with  Thy  whole  armor,  Lord  ! 

Support  my  weakness  with  Thy  might ; 
Gird  on  my  thigh  Thy  conquering  sword, 

And  shield  me  in  the  threatening  fight : 
From  faith  to  faith,  from  grace  to  grace, 

So  in  Thy  strength  shall  I  go  on  ; 
Till  heaven  and  earth  flee  from  Thy  face, 

And  glory  end  what  grace  begun. 

Wolfgang  Christoph  Dessler.  1692. 
Tr.  John  Wesley.  1739. 

465  s.  m. 

YE  servants  of  the  Lord, 
Each  in  his  office  wait 
Observant  of  His  heavenly  word, 
And  watchful  at  His  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 
And  trim  the  golden  flame ; 

Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  His  sight, 
For  awful  is  His  Name. 

3  "Watch !  'tis  your  Lord's  command  ; 
And  while  we  speak,  He's  near. 

Mark  the  first  signal  of  His  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  O  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found  I 
He  shall  His  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crowned. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755. 

WISDOM  AND  SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 
466  C.M. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  in  humble  prayer 
To  Thee  our  souls  we  lift : 
Do  Thou  our  waiting  minds  prepare 
For  Thy  most  needful  gift. 


782  CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

2  We  ask  not  golden  streams  of  wealth 

Along  our  path  to  flow ; 
We  ask  not  undecaying  health, 
Nor  length  of  years  below. 

3  We  ask  not  honors,  which  an  hour 

May  bring  and  take  away ; 
We  ask  not  pleasure,  pomp,  and  power, 
Lest  we  should  go  astray. 

4  We  ask  for  wisdom : — Lord,  impart 

The  knowledge  how  to  live  ; 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart 
To  all  before  Thee  give. 

5  The  young  remember  Thee  in  youth, 

Before  the  evil  day  ! 
The  old  be  guided  by  Thy  truth 
In  wisdom's  pleasant  way  ! 

James  Montgomery.  1S25 

467  c.  p.  m. 

E  it  my  only  wisdom  here 
To  serve  the  Lord  with  filial  fear, 
With  loving  gratitude ! 
Knowledge  divine  may  I  display, 
By  shunning  every  evil  way, 
And  walking  in  the  good. 
2  O  may  I  still  from  sin  depart  I 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart, 

Jesus,  to  me  be  given  ! 
And  let  me  through  Thy  Spirit  know 
To  glorify  my  God  below, 
And  find  my  way  to  heaven. 

Charles  Wesley.  1762.  a. 

468  Psalm  119.  L.  M. 

TEACH  me,  O  teach  me,  Lord,  Thy  way ; 
That,  to  my  life's  remotest  day, 
By  Thine  unerring  precepts  led, 
My  feet  Thy  heavenly  paths  may  tread. 


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WISDOM    AND    SELF-KNOWLEDGE.  783 

Informed  by  Thee,  with  sacred  awe 

My  heart  shall  meditate  Thy  law ; 

And,  with  celestial  wisdom  filled, 

To  Thee  its  full  obedience  yield. 

Give  me  to  know  Thy  will  aright, 

Thy  will  my  glory  and  delight ; 

That,  raised  above  the  world,  my  mind 

In  Thee  the  highest  good  may  find 

O  turn  from  vanity  my  e)e  ; 

To  me  Thy  quickening  strength  supply ; 

And  with  Thy  promised  mercy  cheer 

A  heart  devoted  to  Thy  fear.  james  Merrick.  1765.  a. 

469  l.  m. 

^HAT  strange  perplexities  arise, 
What  anxious  fears  and  jealousies  ! 
What  crowds  in  doubtful  light  appear. 
How  few,  alas,  approved  and  clear ! 

2  And  what  am  I  ? — my  soul,  awake, 
And  an  impartial  survey  take. 
Does  no  dark  sign,  no  ground  of  fear, 
In  practice  or  in  heart  appear  ? 

3  What  image  does  my  spirit  bear  ? 
Is  Jesus  formed  and  living  there? 
Ah,  do  His  lineaments  divine 

In  thought,  and  word,  and  action  shine  ? 

4  Searcher  of  hearts,  O  search  me  still ; 
The  secrets  of  my  soul  reveal : 

My  fears  remove ;  let  me  appear 

To  God  and  my  own  conscience  clear ! 

Samuel  Dairies.  1769.  a. 

470  c.  m. 

SEARCHER  of  hearts,  before  Thy  face 
I  all  my  soul  display, 
And,  conscious  of  its  innate  arts, 
Entreat  Thy  strict  survey. 


784  CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

2  If,  lurking  in  its  inmost  folds, 

I  any  sin  conceal, 
O  let  a  ray  of  light  divine 
The  secret  guile  reveal ! 

3  If  in  these  fatal  fetters  bound 

A  wretched  slave  I  lie : 
Smite  off  my  chains,  and  wake  my  soul 
To  light  and  liberty ! 

4  To  humble  penitence  and  prayer 

Be  gentle  pity  given ; 
Speak  ample  pardon  to  my  heart, 
And  seal  its  claim  to  heaven. 

Philip  Doddridge.  13 


SIMPLICITY  AND  HXJMILITY. 
471  "s.  6  lines. 

QUIET,  Lord,  my  froward  heart ; 
Make  me  teachable  and  mild  ; 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art, 
Make  me  as  a  weaned  child  : 
From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
Pleased  with  all  that  pleases  Thee. 

2  "What  Thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 

Let  me  as  a  child  receive  ; 
What  to-morrow  may  betide, 

Calmly  to  Thy  wisdom  leave. 
'Tis  enough  that  Thou  wilt  care : 
Why  should  I  the  burden  bear  ? 

3  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own, 
Knows  he's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 

Fears  to  stir  a  step  alone: 
Let  me  thus  with  Thee  abide, 
As  my  Father,  Guard,  and  Guide. 


SIMPLICITY   AND   HUMILITY.  785 

4  Thus  preserved  from  Satan's  wiles, 
Safe  from  dangers,  free  from  fears, 
May  I  live  upon  Thy  smiles, 

Till  the  promised  hour  appears 
When  the  sons  of  God  shall  prove 
All  their  Father's  boundless  love. 

John  Neivton.  1779. 

472  Psalm  131.  7s. 

LORD,  if  Thou  Thy  grace  impart, 
Poor  in  spirit,  meek  in  heart, 
I  shall  as  my  Master  be, 
Clothed  with  humility, 

2  Simple,  teachable,  and  mild, 
Changed  into  a  little  child, 
Pleased  with  all  the  Lord  provides, 
Weaned  from  all  the  world  besides. 

3  Father,  fix  my  soul  on  Thee  ; 
Every  evil  let  me  flee  : 
Nothing  want  beneath,  above, 
Happy  in  Thy  precious  Love. 

4  O  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Every  good  in  Christ  combined  ! 
Him  let  Israel  still  adore, 

Trust  Him,  praise  Him  evermore. 

From  Charles  Wesley.  1741. 

473  Psalm  131.  7s. 

LORD,  for  ever  at  Thy  side 
Let  my  place  and  portion  be ! 
Strip  me  of  the  robe  of  pride, 
Clothe  me  with  humility. 

2  Meekly  may  my  soul  receive 
All  Thy  Spirit  hath  revealed. 
Thou  hast  spoken  ; — I  believe, 
Though  the  prophecy  were  sealed. 
50 


786  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

3  Quiet  as  a  weaned  child, 

Weaned  from  the  mother's  breast ; 
By  no  subtlety  beguiled, 

On  Thy  faithful  Word  I  rest. 

4  Saints,  rejoicing  evermore, 

In  the  Lord  Jehovah  trust : 
Him  in  all  His  ways  adore, 
Wise,  and  wonderful,  and  just. 

James  Montgomery.  1819. 


BENEVOLENCE. 

474  l.  m. 

WHEX  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, 
What  were  His  works  from  day  to  day 
But  miracles  of  power  and  grace, 
That  spread  salvation  through  our  race  ? 

2  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  Thy  steps  pursue. 
Let  alms  bestowed,  let  kindness  done, 
Be  witnessed  by  each  rolling  sun. 

Thomas  Gibbons.  1784. 

475  c.  m. 

JESUS,  our  Lord,  how  rich  Thy  grace ! 
Thy  bounties  how  complete ! 
How  shall  we  count  the  matchless  sum  ? 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt  ? 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  Thou  exalted  shine ; 
What  can  our  poverty  bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  Thine  ? 

3  But  Thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  Thy  grace, 


BENEVOLENCE.  787 

And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
Before  Thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  Thou  mayst  be  clothed  and  fed, 

And  visited  and  cheered  ; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress 
Our  Saviour's  voice  is  heard. 

5  Thy  face,  with  reverence  and  with  love, 

We  in  Thy  poor  would  see  ; 
O  may  we  minister  to  them, 
And  in  them,  Lord,  to  Thee. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755.  a. 
476  7a. 

FATHER  of  our  feeble  race, 
Wise,  beneficent,  and  kind  ! 
Spread  o'er  nature's  ample  face, 
Flows  Thy  goodness  unconfined. 

2  Lord,  what  offerings  shall  we  bring 

At  Thine  altars  when  we  bow  ? 
Grateful,  loving  hearts,  the  spring 
Whence  the  kind  affections  flow  ; 

3  Willing  hands  to  lead  the  blind, 

Bind  the  wounded,  feed  the  poor ; 
Love,  embracing  all  our  kind  ; 
Charity,  with  liberal  store. 

4  Teach  us,  O  Thou  heavenly  King, 

Thus  to  show  our  grateful  mind; 
Thus  the  accepted  offering  bring, 
Love  to  Thee  and  all  mankind. 

John  Taylor.  1795.  a, 

477  s.  m. 

E  give  Thee  but  Thine  own, 
Whate'er  the  gift  may  be  : 
All  that  we  have  is  Thine  alone, 
A  trust,  O  Lord,  from  Thee. 


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788  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  May  we  Thy  bounties  thus 

As  stewards  true  receive, 
And  gladly,  as  Thou  blessest  us, 
To  Thee  our  first  fruits  give. 

3  O  hearts  are  bruised  and  dead, 

And  homes  are  bare  and  cold, 
And  lambs  for  whom  the  Shepherd  bled 
Are  straying  from  the  fold  ! 

4  To  comfort  and  to  bless, 

To  find  a  balm  for  woe, 
To  tend  the  lone  and  fatherless, 
Is  angels'  work  below. 

5  The  captive  to  release, 

The  lost  to  God  to  bring, 
To  teach  the  way  of  life  and  peace, — 
It  is  a  Christ-like  thing. 

6  And  we  believe  Thy  word, 

Though  dim  our  faith  may  be ; 
Whate'er  we  do  for  Thine,  O  Lord, 
We  do  it  unto  Thee. 

William  Walsham  How.  1864. 

478  cm. 

OW  shall  we  show  our  Love  to  Thee, 
Thou  loving  God  most  high, 
But  loving  this  Thy  family, 

For  which  Thou  deignest  to  die  ? 

If  Thou  for  me  such  Love  didst  bear, 

Shall  I  not  love  again? 
For  all  are  objects  of  Thy  care ; 

Thy  Love  doth  all  sustain. 

If  we  have  love  for  Thee  in  heaven, 

'Tis  seen  by  love  on  earth  : 
Love  only,  love  which  God  hath  given, 

Doth  prove  our  heavenly  birth. 


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CROSS    AND    COMFORT.  789 

4  For  all  we  know  of  God  above, 

And  of  His  saints  below, 
And  all  we  know  of  heaven,  is  Love, 
And  all  we  need  to  know. 

5  Love  is  of  life  the  only  sign, 

Love  is  our  vital  breath  ; 
Love  only  shows  the  child  divine, 
Love  only  conquers  death. 

6  Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  go, 

Let  love  our  sonship  prove  : 
Our  lives  the  fire  celestial  show, 
Our  thoughts  and  words  be  love. 

7  O  deign  to  send  the  love  of  Thee 

From  highest  heaven  above  ; 
For  then  our  life  Thy  praise  shall  be, 
When  all  our  life  is  love. 

8  With  praise  to  Thee  our  strains  began, 

With  love  to  Thee  shall  end  ; 
The  love  of  Thee,  and  love  of  man, 
From  heaven  O  deign  to  send  ! 

Isaac  Williams.    1842.  a. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

479  Psalm  42.  C.  M. 

AFFLICTION  is  a  stormy  deep, 
Where  wave  resounds  to  wave  ; 
Though  o'er  my  head  the  billows  roll, 
I  know  the  Lord  can  save. 

2  The  hand  that  now  withholds  my  joys 
Can  reinstate  my  peace  : 
And  He  Who  bade  the  tempest  roar, 
Can  bid  that  tempest  cease. 


790  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

3  In  the  dark  watches  of  the  night, 

I'll  count  His  mercies  o'er ; 
I'll  praise  Him  for  ten  thousand  past, 
And  humbly  sue  for  more. 

4  When  darkness  and  when  sorrows  rose 

And  pressed  on  every  side, 
The  Lord  has  still  sustained  my  steps, 
And  still  has  been  my  Guide. 

5  Here  will  I  rest,  and  build  my  hopes, 

Nor  murmur  at  His  rod ; 
He's  more  than  all  the  world  to  me, 
My  Health,  my  Life,  my  God ! 

Nathaniel  Cotton.  1761.  o. 

480  l.  m. 

OD  of  my  life,  to  Thee  I  caU ! 

*  Afflicted  at  Thy  feet  I  fall ; 
When  the  great  water-floods  prevail, 
Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to  fail ! 

2  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint ! 
Where  should  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint? 
Where  but  with  Thee,  Whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor  ? 

3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  Thee, 
And  Thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea  ? 
Does  not  the  word  still  fixed  remain, 
That  none  shall  seek  Thy  face  in  vain  ? 

4  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear, 
Didst  Thou  not  hear  and  answer  prayer ; 
But  a  prayer-hearing,  answering  God 
Supports  me  under  every  load. 

5  Fair  is  the  lot  that's  cast  for  me ; 
I  have  an  Advocate  with  Thee ; 
They  whom  the  world  caresses  most 
Have  no  suoh  privilege  to  boast. 


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CROSS   AND    COMFORT.  791 

Poor  though  I  be,  despised,  forgot, 
Yet  God,  my  God,  forgets  me  not ; 
And  he  is  safe,  and  must  succeed, 
For  whom  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to  plead. 

William  Cowper.  1779. 


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481  c.  m. 

(EAR  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
On  Thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  Thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  Thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 
For  Thou  alone  canst  heal ; 

Thy  Word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  Hast  Thou  not  bid  me  seek  Thy  face  ? 
And  shall  I  seek  in  vain  ? 

And  can  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 
Be  deaf  when  I  complain  ? 

4  No,  still  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 
Attends  the  mourner's  prayer : 

O  may  I  ever  find  access, 

To  breathe  my  sorrows  there ! 

Anne  Steele.  1760. 


482  PSAI.M  86.  L.  M. 

HEAR  me,  Lord,  for  I  am  poor, 
And  seek  salvation  at  Thy  door ; 

Bow  down  Thy  gentle  ear  to  me, 

Who  am  opprest  with  misery. 


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2  Let  mercy  come  from  God  on  high, 
The  object  of  my  daily  cry  ; 
I  daily  knock,  I  daily  wait, 
For  mercy's  alms,  at  mercy's  gate. 


792  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  Thou  dost  stand 
With  sealed  pardons  in  Thy  hand  ; 

O  how  the  dews  of  mercy  fall, 
And  answer  at  Thy  people's  call ! 

4  Lord,  guide  me  in  Thy  secret  way ; 
With  such  a  Guide  I  shall  not  stray: 
Bring  me  into  a  heavenly  frame, 
Unite  my  heart  to  fear  Thy  Name. 

5  O  King  of  Nations,  Lord  of  all, 
Before  Thee  shall  all  nations  fall ; 
And  every  language  shall  confess 
Thy  glorious  everlastingness ! 

John  Mason.  1083.  a. 

483  11.10. 

COME,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish ; 
Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel ; 
Here    bring   your   wounded    hearts,   here    tell    your 
anguish ; — 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  Heaven  cannot  heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope,  when  all  others  die,  fadeless  and  pure ! 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  Heaven  cannot  cure. 

3  Here  see  the  Bread  of  Life  ;  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from  above; 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love  ;  come,  ever  knowing 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  Heaven  can  remove. 

Vs.  1 ,  2,  Thomas  Moore.  1816. 
V.  3,  Thomas  Hastings.  1831-32. 

484  8.6.8.8. 

WHEN  I  can  trust  my  all  with  God, 
In  trial's  fearful  hour, 
Bow,  all  resigned,  beneath  His  rod, 

And  bless  His  sparing  power, 
A  joy  springs  up  amid  distress, 
A  fountain  in  the  wilderness. 


I 


CROSS   AND   COMFORT.  793 

O,  to  be  brought  to  Jesus'  feet, 

Though  sorrows  fix  me  there, 
Is  still  a  privilege  ;  and  sweet 

The  energies  of  prayer, 
Though  sighs  and  tears  its  language  be, 
If  Christ  be  nigh,  and  smile  on  me. 
Then  blessed  be  the  Hand  that  gave, 

Still  blessed  when  it  takes : 
Blessed  be  He  Who  smites  to  save, 

Who  heals  the  heart  He  breaks. 
Perfect  and  true  are  all  His  ways, 
Whom  heaven  adores  and  death  obeys. 

Josiah  Conder.  1818. 

485  s.  m. 

'N  weariness  and  pain, 
By  sins  and  fears  opprest, 
I  turn  me  to  my  Rest  again, 
My  soul's  eternal  Rest: 

2  The  Lamb  that  died  for  me, 

And  still  my  load  doth  bear ; 
To  Jesus'  streaming  wounds  I  flee, 
And  find  my  quiet  there. 

3  Jesus,  was  ever  grief, 

Was  ever  love  like  Thine  ? 
Thy  sorrow,  Lord,  is  my  relief, 
Thy  life  hath  ransomed  mine. 

4  O  may  I  rise  with  Thee, 

And  soar  to  things  above, 
And  spend  a  blest  eternity 
In  praise  of  dying  Love. 

Charles  Wesley.  1749.  a. 

486  s.  m. 

THOU  very  present  Aid 
In  suffering  and  distress  ; 
The  soul  which  still  on  Thee  is  stayed 
Is  kept  in  perfect  peace. 


794  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  The  soul  by  faith  reclined 

Ou  his  Redeemer's  breast, 
Midst  raging  storms  exults  to  find 
An  everlasting  rest. 

3  Sorrow  and  fear  are  gone, 

Whene'er  Thy  face  appears ; 
It  stills  the  sighing  orphan's  moan, 
And  dries  the  widow's  tears. 

4  It  hallows  every  cross ; 

It  sweetly  comforts  me ; 
Makes  me  forget  my  every  loss, 
And  find  my  all  in  Thee. 

5  Peace  to  the  troubled  heart, 

Health  to  the  sin-sick  mind; 
The  wounded  spirit's  Balm  Thou  art, 
The  Healer  of  mankind. 

6  Jesus,  to  Whom  I  fly, 

Doth  all  my  wishes  fill ; 
In  vain  created  streams  are  dry, 
I  have  the  Fountain  still. 

7  Stript  of  my  earthly  friends, 

I  find  them  all  in  One  ; 
And  peace,  and  joy  that  never  ends, 
And  heaven,  in  Christ  alone. 

Charles  Wesley.  1749.  a. 

487  s.m. 

YOUR  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 
Down  from  the  willows  take ; 
Loud,  to  the  praise  of  Love  divine, 
Bid  every  string  awake. 

2  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 

We  are  not  far  from  home ; 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
We  every  moment  come. 


CROSS   AND    COMFORT.  795 

3  His  grace  will  to  the  end 

Stronger  and  brighter  shine ; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come, 
Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 

4  When  we  in  darkness  walk, 

Nor  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
Then  is  the  time  to  trust  our  God, 
And  rest  upon  His  Name. 

5  Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 

Subside,  at  His  control : 
His  loving-kindness  shall  break  through 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

6  Blest  is  the  man,  O  God, 

That  stays  himself  on  Thee! 
Who  waits  for  Thy  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  Thy  salvation  see. 

Augustus  M.  Toplady.  1772. 
4:00  Wenn  meine  Siind'  mich  krdnken.  S.  M. 

WHEN  sorrow  and  remorse 
Prey  at  my  heart,  to  Thee 
I  look,  Who  on  the  holy  Cross 
Wast  slain  for  wretched  me. 

2  Thy  Passion,  Lord,  inspires 

My  spirit  day  by  day, 
That  I  from  all  low  dark  desires 
Have  strength  to  flee  away. 

3  Whate'er  the  burden  be, 

The  cross  upon  me  laid, 
Or  want  or  shame,  I  look  to  Thee ; 
Be  Thou,  O  Christ,  my  Aid. 

4  And  let  Thy  sorrows  cheer 

My  soul  when  I  depart : 
Give  strength  to  cast  away  all  fear, 
Console,  sustain  my  heart. 


796  CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

5  SiDce  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
Help  me  to  trust  Thy  grace, 
That  Thou  wilt  take  me  up  to  Thee, 
Where  I  shall  see  Thy  face. 

Justus  Gesenius.  1646. 

From  Catherine  Winkworth.  Tr.  1855. 

489  c  m.  d. 

THOU  art  my  Hiding-place,  O  Lord  I 
On  Thee  I  fix  my  trust, 
Encouraged  by  Thy  holy  Word, 

A  feeble  child  of  dust. 
I  have  no  argument  beside, 

I  urge  no  other  plea  ; 
And  'tis  enough  the  Saviour  died, 
The  Saviour  died  for  me. 

2  When  storms  of  fierce  temptations  beat, 

And  furious  foes  assail, 
My  refuge  is  the  mercy-seat, 

My  hope  within  the  veil. 
From  strife  of  tongues  and  bitter  words 

My  spirit  flies  to  Thee  : 
Joy  to  my  heart  the  thought  affords 

My  Saviour  died  for  me. 

3  'Mid  trials  heavy  to  be  borne, 

When  mortal  strength  is  vain, 
A  heart  with  grief  and  anguish  torn, 

A  body  racked  with  pain  : 
Ah,  what  could  give  the  sufferer  rest, 

Bid  every  murmur  flee, 
But  this,  the  witness  in  my  breast 

That  Jesus  died  for  me  ? 

4  And  when  Thy  awful  voice  commands 

This  body  to  decay, 
And  life,  in  its  last  lingering  sands, 
Is  ebbing  fast  away, 


CROSS   AND   COMFORT.  797 

Then,  though  it  be  in  accents  weak, 

And  faint  and  tremblingly, 
O  give  me  strength  in  death  to  speak, 

"  My  Saviour  died  for  me." 

Thomas  Raffles.  1833. 


490  c.  m. 

THOU,  from  Whom  all  goodness  flows, 
I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee ; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me ! 


o 


2  When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart 
My  sins  lie  heavily, 
My  pardon  speak,  new  peace  impart; 
In  love,  remember  me ! 


3  Temptations  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee  ; 
O  give  me  strength,  Lord,  as  my  day ; 
For  good,  remember  me ! 

4  Distrest  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief, 

This  feeble  body  see  ; 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief; 
Hear,  and  remember  me  ! 

5  When  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death 

I  wait  Thy  just  decree  : 
Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me ! 

6  And  when  before  Thy  throne  I  stand 

And  lift  my  soul  to  Thee, 
Then,  with  the  saints  at  Thy  right  hand, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

Thomas  Haweis.  1792.  a. 


798  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 


A: 


491  C.  M,  D. 

ND  let  this  feeble  body  fail, 
And  let  it  droop  or  die; 
My  soul  shall  quit  the  mournful  vale 

And  soar  to  worlds  on  high  : 
Shall  join  the  disembodied  saints, 
And  find  its  long-sought  Rest, 
That  only  bliss  for  which  it  pants, 
In  my  Redeemer's  breast. 

In  hope  of  that  immortal  crown, 

I  now  the  cross  sustain, 
And  gladly  wander  up  and  down, 

And  smile  at  toil  and  pain : 
I  suffer  on  my  threescore  years 

Till  my  Deliverer  come, 
And  wipe  away  His  servant's  tears, 

And  take  His  exile  home. 

0  what  hath  Jesus  bought  for  me ! 
Before  my  ravished  eyes 

Rivers  of  life  divine  I  see, 
And  trees  of  paradise  ! 

1  see  a  world  of  spirits  bright, 
Who  reap  the  pleasures  there ; 

They  all  are  clothed  in  robes  of  white, 
And  conquering  palms  they  bear. 

O  what  are  all  my  sufferings  here, 

If,  Lord,  Thou  count  me  meet 
With  that  enraptured  host  t'  appear, 

And  worship  at  Thy  feet ! 
Give  joy  or  grief,  give  ease  or  pain, 

Take  life  or  friends  away ; 
But  let  me  find  them  all  again 

In  that  eternal  day. 

Charles  Wesley.  1759.  o. 


VARIOUS   OCCASIONS.  799 

492  C.  M.  D. 

LORD,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care 
Whether  I  die  or  live : 
To  love  and  serve  Thee  is  my  share, 

And  this  Thy  grace  must  give. 
If  life  be  long,  I  will  be  glad 

That  I  may  long  obey  ; 
If  short,  yet  why  should  I  be  sad 
To  soar  to  endless  day  ? 

2  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 

Than  He  went  through  before : 
He  that  into  God's  kingdom  comes 

Must  enter  by  this  door. 
Come,  Lord,  when  grace  has  made  me  meet, 

Thy  blessed  face  to  see ; 
For  if  Thy  work  on  earth  be  sweet, 

What  will  Thy  glory  be  ? 

3  Then  shall  I  end  my  sad  complaints, 

And  weary  sinful  days, 
And  join  with  the  triumphant  saints 

That  sing  Jehovah's  praise. 
My  knowledge  of  that  Life  is  small, 

The  eye  of  faith  is  dim  ; 
But  'tis  enough  that  Christ  knows  all, 

And  I  shall  be  with  Him. 

Richard  Baxter.  1681.  a. 


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THANKSGIVING— NATIONAL. 
493  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

OD  bless  our  native  land  ! 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 
Through  storm  and  night; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Ruler  of  wind  and  wave, 
Do  Thou  our  country  save 
By  Thy  great  might ! 


800  VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 

2  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God  above  the  skies ; 

On  Him  we  wait : 
Thou  Who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  Thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State ! 


Charles  Timothy  Brooks.  1835. 
Reiised  by  John  S.  Duight.  1841. 


494  h.  m. 

BEFORE  the  Lord  we  bow, 
The  God  Who  reigns  above, 
And  rules  the  world  below, 
Boundless  in  power  and  love. 


Our  thanks  we  bring 
In  joy  and  praise, 


Our  hearts  we  raise 
To  heaven's  high  King. 


2  The  nation  Thou  hast  blest, 
May  well  Thy  Love  declare, 
From  foes  and  fears  at  rest, 
Protected  by  Thy  care. 


For  this  fair  land, 
For  this  bright  day 


Our  thanks  we  pay,- 
Gifts  of  Thy  hand. 


3  May  every  mountain  height, 
Each  vale  and  forest  green, 
Shine  in  Thy  Word's  pure  light, 
And  its  rich  fruits  be  seen  ! 


May  every  tongue 
Be  tuned  to  praise, 


And  join  to  raise 
A  grateful  song. 


4  Earth  !  hear  thy  Maker's  voice, 
Thy  great  Redeemer  own  ; 
Believe,  obey,  rejoice, 
And  worship  Him  alone. 


Cast  down  thy  pride, 
Thy  sin  deplore, 


And  bow  before 
The  Crucified. 


IN    TIME    OF    WAR.  801 

5  And  when  in  power  He  comes, 
O  may  our  native  land, 
From  all  its  rending  tombs, 
Send  forth  a  glorious  band, 
A  countless  throng,  To  heaven's  high  King 


Ever  to  sing 


Salvation's  song. 

Francis  Scott  Key.  1832.  a. 


495  Fast  Day.  8.7. 

DREAD  Jehovah,  God  of  nations, 
From  Thy  temple  in  the  skies 
Hear  Thy  people's  supplications, 
And  for  their  deliverance  rise! 

2  Lo  with  deep  contrition  turning, 

Humbly  at  Thy  feet  we  bend ; 
Hear  us,  fasting,  praying,  mourning, 
Hear  us,  spare  us,  and  defend. 

3  Though  our  sins,  our  hearts  confounding, 

Long  and  loud  for  vengeance  call, 
Thou  hast  mercy  more  abounding  ; 
Jesus'  Blood  can  cleanse  them  all. 

4  Let  that  Love  veil  our  transgression, 

Let  that  Blood  our  guilt  efface  : 
Save  Thy  people  from  oppression, 
Save  from  spoil  Thy  Holy  Place. 

Rev.  C F .  1804. 

4t/\>  Wenn  voir  in  hochsten  Nothen  seyn.  L.  M. 

HEN  in  the  hour  of  utmost  need 
We  know  not  where  to  look  for  aid ; 
When  days  and  nights  of  anxious  thought 
Nor  help  nor  counsel  yet  have  brought : 

2  Then  this  our  comfort  is  alone, 

That  we  may  meet  before  Thy  throne, 
And  cry,  O  faithful  God,  to  Thee 
For  rescue  from  our  misery  : 
51 


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802  VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 

3  To  Thee  we  raise  our  hearts  and  eyes, 
Kepenting  sore  with  bitter  sighs, 
And  seek  Thy  pardon  for  our  sin, 
And  respite  from  our  griefs  within. 

4  For  Thou  hast  promised  graciously 
To  hear  all  those  who  cry  to  Thee, 
Through  Him  whose  Name  alone  is  great, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  Advocate. 

5  And  thus  we  come,  O  God,  to-day, 
And  all  our  woes  before  Thee  lay ; 
For  tried,  afflicted,  lo!  we  stand, 
Peril  and  foes  on  every  hand. 

6  Ah,  hide  not  for  our  sins  Thy  face  ; 
Absolve  us  through  Thy  bouudless  grace; 
Be  with  us  in  our  anguish  still, 

Free  us.  at  last  from  every  ill. 

7  That  so  with  all  our  hearts  may  we 
Once  more  with  joy  give  thanks  to  Thee, 
And  walk  obedient  to  Thy  AVord, 

And  now  and  ever  praise  the  Lord. 

PaulEber.  1560. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858. 


F 


497  Psalm  20.  L.  M. 

"OW  may  the  God  of  power  and  grace 
Attend  His  people's  humble  cry, 
Jehovah  hear  when  Israel  prays, 

And  bring  deliverance  from  on  high ! 

The  Name  of  Jacob's  God  defends 

Better  than  shields  or  brazen  walls  ; 
He  from  His  sanctuary  sends 

Succor  and  strength  when  Zion  calls. 
In  His  salvation  is  our  hope, 

And  in  the  Name  of  Israel's  God 
Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up, 

Our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroad. 


.IN   TIME    OF   WAR.  803 

4  Some  trust  in  horses  trained  for  war, 

And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts ; 
Our  surest  expectations  are 

From  Thee,  the  Lord  of  heavenly  hosts. 

5  Now  save  us,  Lord,  from  slavish  fear ; 

Now  let  our  hope  be  firm  and  stroug, 
Till  Thy  salvation  shall  appear, 

And  joy  and  triumph  raise  the  song. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

498  s.  m.  d. 

LET  God,  the  mighty  God, 
The  Lord  of  hosts,  arise, 
With  terror  clad,  with  strength  endued, 
And  rend  and  bow  the  skies  ! 
Called  down  by  faithful  prayer, 
Saviour,  appear  below, 
Thy  hand  lift  up,  Thine  arm  make  bare, 
And  quell  Thy  people's  foe. 

2  Our  Refuge  in  distress, 
In  danger's  darkest  hour, 

Appear  as  in  the  ancient  days, 

With  full  redeeming  power : 

That  Thy  redeemed  may  sing 

In  glad  triumphant  strains, 
The  Lord  is  God,  the  Lord  is  King, 

The  Lord  for  ever  reigns ! 

3  We  with  our  ears  have  heard, 
Our  fathers  us  have  told 

The  work  that  in  their  days  appeared, 

And  in  the  times  of  old  : 

With  such  deliverance  bless 

Whom  Thou  hast  chose  for  Thine, 
That  men  and  nations  may  confess 

The  work  is  all  divine ! 

Charles  Wesley.  175*L 


804  VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 


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499  S.  M.  D. 

OD  of  unbounded  Power, 
God  of  unwearied  Love, 
Be  present  in  our  dangerous  hour, 
Our  danger  to  remove : 
Jesus,  Jehovah,  Lord, 
Thy  wonted  aid  we  claim ; 
Not  trusting  in  our  bow  or  sword, 
But  in  Thy  saving  Name  ! 

Our  lives  are  hid  with  Thine, 

Our  hairs  are  numbered  all, 
Nor  can  without  the  Will  divine 

One  worthless  sparrow  fall. 

And  shall  a  nation  bleed, 

And  shall  a  kingdom  fail, 
"While  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  Lord  and  Head 

O'er  heaven  and  earth  and  hell  ? 

Beneath  Thy  wings  secure, 

In  patience  we  possess 
Our  souls,  and  quietly  endure 

Whate'er  our  God  decrees. 

Teach  us  to  understand 

The  thunder  of  Thy  power, 
And  thus,  O  Lord,  to  see  Thy  Hand, 

Thy  Truth  and  Love  adore. 

Escaped  the  hostile  sword, 

O  may  we  fly  to  Thee, 
And  find  in  our  redeeming  Lord 

Our  life  and  liberty. 

Our  Strength  and  Righteousness, 

O  let  us  hold  Thee  fast, 
With  confidence  divine,  and  peace 

That  shall  forever  last. 

Charles  Wesley.  1759.  a 


WAR   AND   PEACE.  805 

500  Herr  Gott,  wir  danken  Dir.  6.7.6.6.6.6. 

LORD  God,  we  worship  Thee ! 
In  loud  and  happy  chorus, 
We  praise  Thy  love  and  power, 
Whose  goodness  reigneth  o'er  us. 
To  heaven  our  song  shall  soar, 

For  ever  shall  it  be 
Resounding  o'er  and  o'er, 
Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee ! 

2  Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee ! 
For  Thou  our  land  defendest ; 

Thou  pourest  down  Thy  grace, 
And  strife  and  war  Thou  endest. 
Since  golden  peace,  O  Lord, 

Thou  grantest  us  to  see, 
Our  land,  with  one  accord, 

Lord  God,  gives  thanks  to  Thee! 

3  Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee ! 
Thou  didst  indeed  chastise  us, 

Yet  still  Thy  anger  spares, 
And  still  Thy  mercy  tries  us : 
Once  more  our  Father's  hand 

Doth  bid  our  sorrows  flee, 
And  peace  rejoice  our  land : 

Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee ! 

4  Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee ! 
And  pray  Thee,  Who  hast  blest  us, 

That  we  may  live  in  peace, 

And  none  henceforth  molest  us : 

O  crown  us  with  Thy  Love ; 

Fulfill  our  cry  to  Thee : 
O  Father,  grant  our  prayer : 

Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee ! 

Johann  Franck.  1653. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1862. 


806  VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

HARVEST. 
501  7s 

PRAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise 
For  the  Love  that  crowns  our  days  ! 
Bounteous  Source  of  every  joy, 
Let  Thy  praise  our  tongues  employ  ! 

2  For  the  blessings  of  the  field, 
For  the  stores  the  gardens  yield ; 
Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain  ; 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain : 

3  All  that  Spring,  with  bounteous  hand, 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land  ; 

All  that  liberal  Autumn  pours 
From  her  overflowing  stores  : 

4  These  to  Thee,  our  God !  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow  ! 
And  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

Anna  Letitia  Barbauld.  1772. 

502  L-M- 

0  GRACIOUS  Hand  that  freely  gives 
The  fruits  of  earth,  our  toil  to  bless  ! 
O  Love  by  which  the  sinner  lives  ! 
O  let  our  tongues  that  Love  confess  ! 

2  Our  God  for  all  our  need  provides ; 

His  sun  alike  o'er  all  doth  shine ; 
From  none  His  glorious  beams  He  hides ; 
So  rich,  so  free,  His  Love  divine. 

3  Again  this  Love  our  garners  fills  ; 

This  Love  again  let  all  adore : 
The  cry  of  want  His  bounty  stills, 
Who  biddeth  all  His  Name  implore. 


HARVEST.  807 

4  O  may  our  lives  through  grace  abound 

In  holy  fruits,  and  Thee  proclaim  ! 
Let  all  Thy  courts  with  praises  sound 
Thy  gracious  hand,  Thy  wondrous  Name. 

5  Lord,  when  Thou  shalt  descend  from  heaven, 

Thy  ransomed  harvest  here  to  reap, 
O  in  that  day  Thy  joy  be  given 

To  those  who  now  go  forth  and  weep. 

Arthur  Tozer  Russell.  1848.  a. 
503  L.  M.  6  lines. 

LORD  of  the  harvest!  once  again 
We  thank  Thee  for  the  ripened  grain ; 
For  crops  safe  carried,  sent  to  cheer 
Thy  servants  through  another  year  ; 
For  all  sweet,  holy  thoughts  supplied 
By  seed-time  and  by  harvest-tide, 

2  The  bare  dead  grain  in  autumn  sown, 
Its  robe  of  vernal  green  puts  on  ; 
Glad  from  its  wintry  grave  it  springs, 
Fresh  garnished  by  the  King  of  kings. 
So,  Lord,  to  those  who  sleep  in  Thee 
Shall  new  and  glorious  bodies  be. 

3  Nor  vainly  of  Thy  Word  we  ask 
A  lesson  from  the  reaper's  task  ; 
So  shall  Thine  angels  issue  forth  ; 
The  tares  be  burnt ;  the  just  of  earth, 
Playthings  of  sun  and  storm  no  more, 
Be  gathered  to  their  Father's  store. 

4  Daily,  O  Lord,  our  prayers  be  said, 
As  Thou  hast  taught,  for  daily  bread  ; 
But  not  alone  our  bodies  feed ; 
Supply  our  fainting  spirits'  need  ! 

O  Bread  of  Life  !  from  day  to  day, 

Be  Thou  their  Comfort,  Food,  and  Stay! 

Joseph  Anstice.  1836. 


808  VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 


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504:      Was  Gott  thut,  das  ist  wohlgethan.      7s.  6  lines. 
"HAT  our  Father  does  is  well : 
Blessed  truth  His  children  tell ! 
Though  He  send  for  plenty,  want, 
Though  the  harvest  store  be  scant, 
Yet  we  rest  upon  His  Love, 
Seeking  better  things  above. 

What  our  Father  does  is  well : 
Shall  the  wilful  heart  rebel 
If  a  blessing  He  withhold 
In  the  field,  or  in  the  fold, 
Is  He  not  Himself  to  be 
All  our  Store  eternally  ? 

What  our  Father  does  is  well : 
Though  He  sadden  hill  and  dell, 
Upward  yet  our  praises  rise 
For  the  strength  His  Word  supplies. 
He  has  called  us  sons  of  God  ; 
Can  we  murmur  at  His  rod  ? 

What  our  Father  does  is  well : 
May  the  thought  within  us  dwell ; 
Though  nor  milk  nor  honey  flow 
In  the  barren  Canaan  now, 
God  can  save  us  in  our  need, 
God  can  bless  us,  God  can  feed. 

Therefore  unto  Him  we  raise 
Hymns  of  glory,  songs  of  praise ; 
To  the  Father  and  the  Son 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Honor,  might,  and  glory  be, 
Now  and  through  eternity. 

Benjamin  Schmolk.  1720. 

Tr.  Sir  Henry  Williams  Baker.  1861.  a. 


MARRIAGE.  809 

THE  FAMILY. 

505  Marriage.  7.6. 

THE  voice  that  breathed  o'er  Eden, 
That  earliest  wedding  day, 
The  primal  marriage  blessing, 
It  hath  not  passed  away. 

2  Still  in  the  pure  espousal 

Of  Christian  man  and  maid, 
The  Holy  Three  are  with  us, 
The  threefold  grace  is  said. 

3  Be  present,  holy  Father, 

To  give  away  this  bride, 
As  Eve  Thou  gav'st  to  Adam 
Out  of  His  own  pierced  side : 

4  Be  present,  Son  of  Mary, 

To  join  their  loving  hands, 
As  Thou  didst  bind  two  natures 
In  Thine  eternal  bands : 

5  Be  present,  Holiest  Spirit, 

To  bless  them  as  they  kneel, 
As  Thou  for  Christ  the  Bridegroom 
The  heavenly  spouse  dost  seal. 

6  O  spread  Thy  pure  wings  o'er  them, 

Let  no  ill  power  find  place, 
When  onward  to  Thine  altar 
Their  hallowed  path  they  trace, 

7  To  cast  their  crowns  before  Thee 

In  perfect  sacrifice, 
Till  to  the  home  of  gladness 

With  Christ's  own  Bride  they  rise. 

John  Keble.  1857.  ct. 


810  VAKIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

506  c  m. 

THRICE  happy  souls,  who,  born  of  heaven, 
While  yet  they  sojourn  here 
Humbly  begin  their  days  with  God, 
And  spend  them  in  His  fear. 

2  Midst  hourly  cares  may  love  present 

Its  incense  to  Thy  throne ; 
And  while  the  world  our  hands  employs 
Our  hearts  be  Thine  alone ! 

3  When  to  laborious  duties  called, 

Or  by  temptations  tried, 
We'll  seek  the  shelter  of  Thy  wings, 
And  in  Thy  strength  confide. 

4  As  different  scenes  of  life  arise, 

Our  grateful  hearts  would  be 
With  Thee  amid  the  social  band, 
In  solitude  with  Thee. 

5  At  night  we  lean  our  weary  heads 

On  Thy  paternal  breast, 
And  safely  folded  in  Thine  arms, 
Resign  our  powers  to  rest. 

6  In  solid  pure  delights,  like  these, 

Let  all  my  days  be  passed  ; 
Nor  shall  I  then  impatient  wish, 
Nor  shall  I  fear  the  last. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755.  «< 


MORNING  OR  EVENING. 
507  L-  M.  6  lines. 

"HEN,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 
The  morning  light  salutes  my  eyes, 
O  Sun  of  Righteousness  divine, 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine ; 
Chase  the  dark  clouds  of  sin  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 


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MORNING.  811 

When  to  heaven's  great  and  glorious  King 

My  morning  sacrifice  I  bring ; 

And,  grieving  o'er  my  guilt  and  shame, 

Ask  mercy,  Saviour,  in  Thy  Name  : 

My  conscience  sprinkled  with  Thy  Blood, 

And  be  my  Advocate  with  God. 

When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 
With  pardoning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest : 
And  as  each  morning's  sun  shall  rise, 
O  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies. 

And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflict  o'er,  my  labors  done, 
Jesus,  Thy  heavenly  radience  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed ; 
And  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  Thy  face  and  sing  Thy  praise. 

William  Shrubsole,  1813.  o. 


508  7s. 

LORD,  to  Thee  I  lift  my  eyes, 
Hands  and  heart  I  lift  to  Thee ; 
Let  my  prayer  accepted  rise, 
Weak,  imperfect,  though  it  be. 

2  Teach  me,  Lord,  Thy  Name  to  know  ; 

Teach  me,  Lord,  Thy  Name  to  love ; 
May  I  do  Thy  will  below, 
As  Thy  will  is  done  above. 

3  Saviour,  God,  Thy  grace  impart, 

Give  me  strength  to  follow  Thee; 
Live  Thyself  within  my  heart, 
Set  my  ransomed  spirit  free. 


812  VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 


When  I  go  to  rest  at  night, 

O'er  me  watch  and  near  me  stay ; 

And  when  morning  brings  the  light, 
May  I  wake  to  praise  and  pray. 

Edward  ScobelVs  Col.  1836.  a. 
V.  2,  Sunday-School  Union  JR.- 


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509  7s 

RACIOUS  God !  to  Thee  we  pray, 
Give  us  grace  to  pray  aright ; 
Guide  and  bless  us  every  day, 
And  defend  us  every  night. 

Let  Thy  mercy,  while  we  live, 

Every  needful  want  supply  ; 
And  Thy  blissful  presence  give, 

To  support  us  when  we  die. 

Sunday-School  Union  H.-B.  1835. 


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MORNING. 
510  L.  M. 

WAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  aud  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Wake  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing 
High  praise  to  the  eternal  King. 

3  All  praise  to  Thee,  Who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept: 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake  ! 

4  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew ; 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew ; 


MORNING.  813 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

5  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
•   All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say ; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 

In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

Thomas  Ken.  1695-1709.  a. 


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oXX  G°M  des  Himmels  und  der  Erden.  8.7.7.7. 

OD,  Who  madest  earth  and  heaven, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  the  day  and  night  hast  given 

Sun  and  moon  and  starry  host, 
Thou  Whose  mighty  hand  sustains 
Earth  and  all  that  she  contains  : 

2  Praise  to  Thee  my  soul  shall  render, 
Who  this  night  hast  guarded  me, 

My  omnipotent  Defender, 

Who  from  ill  dost  set  me  free ; — ■ 
Free  from  danger,  anguish,  woe, 
Free  from  the  infernal  foe. 

3  Let  the  night  of  my  transgression 
With  night's  darkness  pass  away : 

Jesus,  into  Thy  possession 
I  resign  myself  to-day. 
In  Thy  wounds  I  find  relief 
From  my  greatest  sin  and  grief. 

4  Grant  that  I  may  rise  this  morning, 
From  the  lethargy  of  sin  ; 

So  my  soul,  through  Thy  adorning, 

Shall  be  glorious  within  ; 
And  I,  at  the  judgment  day, 

Shall  not  be  a  cast-away. 


814  VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 

5  Let  my  life  and  conversation 

Be  directed  by  Thy  Word  ; 
Lord,  Thy  constant  preservation 

To  Thy  erring  child  afford. 
Nowhere  but  alone  in  Thee, 
From  all  harm  can  I  be  free. 

6  Wholly  to  Thy  blest  protection 

I  commit  my  heart  and  mind ; 
Mighty  God  !  to  Thy  direction 

Wholly  may  I  be  resigned. 
Lord,  my  Shield,  my  Light  divine, 
O  accept,  and  own  me  Thine ! 

7  Lord,  to  me,  Thine  angel  sending, 

Keep  me  from  the  subtle  foe ; 
From  his  craft  and  might  defending, 

Never  let  Thy  wanderer  go, 
Till  my  final  rest  be  come, 
And  Thine  angel  bear  me  home. 

Heinrich  Albert.  1643. 

Tr.  John  Christian  Jacobi.  1722. 

And  Arthur  Tozer  Russell.  1848. 

Ol2  Jam  Luck  orto  Sidere.  C.  M. 

"VTOW  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright, 
_LM    Once  more  to  God  we  pray, 
That  He,  the  uncreated  Light, 
May  guide  our  souls  this  day. 

2  No  sinful  word,  no  deed  of  wrong, 

Nor  thoughts  that  idly  rove  ; 
But  simple  truth  be  on  our  tongue, 
And  in  our  hearts  be  love. 

3  And  while  the  hours  in  order  flow, 

O  Christ,  securely  fence 
Our  gates,  beleagured  by  the  foe, 
The  gate  of  every  sense. 


MORNING.  815 

And  grant  that  to  Thine  honor,  Lord, 

Oar  daily  toil  may  tend  : 
That  we  begin  it  at  Thy  word, 

And  in  Thy  favor  end. 

Tr.  John  Henry  Newman.  1842.  a. 


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513  s.  m. 

E  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee, 
O  Day-Star  from  on  high ! 
The  sun  itself  is  but  Thy  shade, 
Yet  cheers  both  earth  and  sky. 

2  O  let  Thy  orient  beams 
The  night  of  sin  disperse  ; 

The  mists  of  error  and  of  vice 
Which  shade  the  universe. 

3  How  beauteous  nature  now  ! 
How  dark  and  sad  before  ! 

With  joy  we  view  the  pleasing  change, 
And  nature's  God  adore. 

4  O  may  no  gloomy  crime 
Pollute  the  rising  day  ; 

May  Jesus'  Blood,  like  morning  dew, 
Wash  all  our  stains  away. 

5  May  we  this  life  improve, 
To  mourn  for  errors  past ; 

And  live  this  short  revolving  day 
As  if  it  were  our  last. 

John  Wesley.  1741.  a. 

514  cm. 

LORD,  for  the  mercies  of  this  night 
My  humble  thanks  I  pay, 
And  unto  Thee  I  dedicate 
The  firstfruits  of  the  day. 


816  VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 

2  Let  this  day  praise  Thee,  O  my  God, 
And  so  let  all  rny  days  : 
And  O,  let  my  eternal  day 
Be  Thy  eternal  praise ! 

John  Mason.  1683. 


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EVENING. 

515  is. 

OFTLY  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  Thee ! 

2  Thou  Whose  all-pervading  eye 
Naught  escapes,  without,  within, 

Pardon  each  infirmity, 
Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3  Soon  for  me  the  light  of  day 
Shall  for  ever  pass  away  : 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  Thee! 

4  Thou  Who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 
All  of  man's  infirmity ; 

Then  from  Thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

George  Washington  Doane.  1824. 

516  s.m. 

THE  day,  O  Lord,  is  spent ; 
Abide  with  us,  and  rest ; 
Our  heart's  desires  are  fully  bent 
On  making  Thee  our  guest. 

2  We  have  not  reached  that  land, 
That  happy  land,  as  yet, 
Where  holy  angels  round  Thee  stand, 
Whose  sun  can  never  set. 


EVENING.  817 

3  Our  sun  is  sinking  now ; 
Our  day  is  almost  o'er : 
O  Sun  of  Righteousness,  do  Thou 
Shine  on  us  evermore. 

John  Mason  Neale.  1842. 

517  ios. 

ABIDE  with  me !  fast  falls  the  eventide ; 
The  darkness  deepens :  Lord,  with  me  abide! 
When  other  helpers  fail  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  O  abide  with  me  ! 

I  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day  ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 
O  Thou  Who  changest  not,  abide  with  me  ! 

>  Not  a  brief  glance  I  beg,  a  passing  word, 
But  as  Thou  dwell'st  with  Thy  disciples,  Lord, 
Familiar,  condescending,  patient,  free, 
Come,  not  to  sojourn,  but  abide  with  me. 

[  Come  not  in  terrors  as  the  King  of  kings, 
But  kind  and  good,  with  healing  on  Thy  wings ; 
Tears  for  all  woes,  a  heart  for  every  plea ; 

0  Friend  of  sinners,  thus  abide  with  me  ! 

>  Thou  on  my  head  in  early  youth  didst  smile, 
And,  though  rebellious  and  perverse  meanwhile, 
Thou  hast  not  left  me,  oft  as  I  left  Thee : 

On  to  the  close,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me! 

I  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour : 
What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power? 
Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  O  abide  with  me ! 

T  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless : 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting  ?  where,  grave,  thy  victory  ? 

1  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me ! 

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818  VAKIOUS    OCCASIONS. 

8  Hold  Thou  Thy  Cross  before  my  closing  eyes, 

Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the  skies : 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain  shadows 

flee  : 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me ! 

Henry  Francis  Lyte.  1847. 
Olo  Lucis  Creator  optime.  7s. 

I OURCE  of  light  and  life  divine, 
Thou  didst  cause  the  light  to  shine ; 
Thou  didst  bring  Thy  sunbeams  forth 
O'er  Thy  new  created  earth. 

2  Shade  of  night,  and  morning  ray, 
Took  from  Thee  the  name  of  day ; 
Now  again  the  shades  are  nigh, 
Listen  to  our  mournful  cry. 

3  May  we  ne'er,  by  guilt  deprest, 
Lose  the  way  to  endless  rest ; 
May  no  thoughts  impure  and  vain 
Draw  our  souls  to  earth  again. 

4  Rather  lift  them  to  the  skies, 
Where  our  dear-bought  treasure  lies  ; 
Help  us  in  our  daily  strife, 
Make  us  struggle  into  life. 

Gregory  I.  d.  604. 

Tr.  John  Chandler.  1837.  a. 

519  c.  m. 

"VTOW  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts 
XM    Let  incense  flames  arise  ; 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up 
Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Awake,  our  love,  awake,  our  joy, 
Awake,  our  hearts  and  tongue : 
Sleep  not  when  mercies  loudly  call, 
Break  forth  into  a  song. 


EVENING.  819 

3  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied 

Have  made  up  all  this  day  ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  fleet  and  free  than  they. 

4  New  time,  new  favors,  and  new  joys, 

Do  a  new  song  require  ; 
Till  we  shall  praise  Thee  as  we  would, 
Accept  our  heart's  desire. 

5  Lord  of  our  time,  Whose  hand  hath  set 

New  time  upon  our  score  ; 
Thee  may  we  praise  for  all  our  time, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more  ! 

•       John  Mason.  1683.  a. 

520  TVV  Vfifyav  6ieWo)v.  7.6.8.8. 

THE  day  is  past  and  over : 
All  thanks,  O  Lord,  to  Thee! 
I  pray  Thee  now  that  sinless 
The  hours  of  dark  may  be. 
O  Jesus,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 
And  save  me  through  the  coming  night! 

2  The  toils  of  day  are  over : 

I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee  : 
And  ask  that  free  from  peril 

The  hours  of  dark  may  be. 
O  Jesus,  make  their  darkness  light, 
And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night ! 

3  Be  Thou  my  soul's  Preserver, 

O  God  !  for  Thou  dost  know 
How  many  are  the  perils 
Through  which  I  have  to  go. 
Lover  of  men,  O  hear  my  call, 
And  guard  and  save  me  from  them  all! 

Analnlius.  ab.  450. 

Tr.  John  Mason  Neale.  1862.  a. 


820  VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 


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o2T  Hinunter  ist  der  Sonnenschein.  L.  M. 

UN K  is  the  sun's  last  beam  of  light, 
And  now  the  world  is  wrapt  in  night ; 
Christ,  light  us  with  Thy  heavenly  ray, 
Nor  let  our  feet  in  darkness  stray. 

2  Thanks,  Lord,  that  Thou  throughout  the  day 
Hast  kept  all  grief  and  harm  away; 

That  angels  tarried  round  about 
Our  coming  in  and  going  out. 

3  "Whate'er  of  wrong  we've  done  or  said, 
Let  not  the  charge  on  us  be  laid  ; 
That,  through  Thy  free  forgiveness  blest, 
In  peaceful  slumber  we  may  rest. 

4  Thy  guardian  angels  round  us  place, 
All  evil  from  our  couch  to  chase ; 
Our  soul  and  body,  while  we  sleep, 
In  safety,  gracious  Father,  keep. 

Fikolaus  Hermann.  1560. 

Tr.  Frances  Elizabeth  Cox.  1841.  a. 

522  l.m. 

ALL  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light : 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  Thine  own  Almighty  wings ! 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done  : 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 

To  die,  that  this  vile  body  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  final  day. 


EVENING.  821 

O  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day, 
For  ever  chase  dark  sleep  away, 
And  hymns  divine  with  angels  sing 
In  endless  praise  to  Thee,  my  King  ? 

Thomas  Ken.  1695-1709.  a. 


523  l-  m. 

UN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near  ; 
O  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 


S' 


2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast ! 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live ; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin  ; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Watch  by  the  sick ;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 

Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take  ; 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  Love 

We  lose  ourselves  in  Heaven  above. 

John  Keble.  1827. 


822  VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

524  L.  M.  Pec. 

INSPIRER  and  Hearer  of  prayer, 
Thou  Shepherd  and  Guardian  of  Thine, 
My  all  to  Thy  covenant  care 
I,  sleeping  or  waking,  resign. 

2  If  Thou  art  my  Shield  and  my  Sun, 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me; 
And  fast  as  my  minutes  roll  on, 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  Thee. 

3  A  sovereign  Protector  I  have, 

Unseen,  yet  for  ever  at  hand ; 
Unchangeably  faithful  to  save, 
Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

4  His  smiles  and  His  comforts  abound, 

His  grace,  as  the  dew,  shall  descend  ; 
And  walls  of  salvation  surround 
The  soul  He  delights  to  defend. 

Augustus  M.  Toplady.  1774.  a. 

525  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

THROUGH  the  day  Thy  Love  hath  spared  us, 
Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest ; 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 
Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest : 
Jesus,  Thou  our  Guardian  be ; 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 

2  Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers 
Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes, 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers: 
In  Thine  arms  may  we  repose ; 
And  when  life's  sad  day  is  past, 
Rest  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last. 

Thomas  Kelly.  1806. 


CHILDREN.  823 

CHILDREN. 

^2o  TjTOfiiov  7t6aov  aSaov.  6.6.4.6.6.6.4, 

SHEPHERD  of  tender  youth, 
Guiding  in  love  and  truth 
Through  devious  ways  ; 
Christ,  our  triumphant  King, 
We  come  Thy  Name  to  sing, 
And  here  our  children  bring, 
To  join  Thy  praise. 

2  Thou  art  our  holy  Lord, 
O  all-subduing  Word, 

Healer  of  strife : 
Thou  didst  Thyself  abase, 
That  from  sin's  deep  disgrace 
Thou  mightest  save  our  race, 

And  give  us  life. 

3  O  wisdom's  great  High  Priest ! 
Thou  hast  prepared  the  feast 

Of  holy  love ; 
And  in  our  mortal  pain 
None  calls  on  Thee  in  vain  ; 
Help  Thou  dost  not  disdain, 

Help  from  above. 

4  Ever  be  near  our  side, 

Our  Shepherd  and  our  Guide, 

Our  staff  and  song  : 
Jesus,  Thou  Christ  of  God, 
By  Thine  enduring  Word, 
Lead  us  where  Thou  hast  trod  : 

Make  our  faith  strong. 

5  So  now,  until  we  die, 
Sound  we  Thy  praises  high, 

And  joyful  sing : 


824  VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

Let  all  the  holy  throng 
Who  to  Thy  Church  belong, 
Unite  and  swell  the  song 
To  Christ  our  King ! 

From  Clement  of  Alexandria,  db.  200. 
Tr.  Henry  Martyn  Dexter.  1846. 

527  Palm  Sunday.  7.6.7.6.  D. 

WHEN,  His  salvation  bringing, 
To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 

Hosanna  to  His  Name. 
Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  Him, 

But  as  He  rode  along, 
He  let  them  still  attend  Him, 
And  smiled  to  hear  their  song. 

2  And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  Love  for  children  still, 
Though  now  as  King  He  reigneth 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill : 
We'll  flock  around  His  banner, 

Who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  cry  aloud,  "Hosanna 

To  David's  royal  Son!" 

3  For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 

Might  well  hosanna  raise. 
But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute  of  our  words? 
No  ;  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They,  too,  shall  be  the  Lord's. 

Joshua  King.  1S30. 

528  's-  6  hnes. 

JESUS,  when  a  little  Child, 
Taught  us  what  we  ought  to  be ; 


CHILDKEN.  825 

Holy,  harmless,  undefiled, 

Was  the  Saviour's  infancy ; 
All  the  Father's  glory  shone 
In  the  person  of  His  Son. 

2  As  in  age  and  strength  He  grew, 

Heavenly  wisdom  filled  His  breast; 
Crowds  attentive  round  Him  drew, 

Wondering  at  their  infant  Guest ; 
Gazed  upon  His  lovely  face, 
Saw  Him  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

3  In  His  heavenly  Father's  house, 

Jesus  spent  His  early  days  ; 
There  He  paid  His  solemn  vows, 

There  proclaimed  His  Father's  praise ; 
Thus  it  was  His  lot  to  gain 
Favor  both  with  God  and  man. 

4  Father,  guide  our  steps  aright 

In  the  way  that  Jesus  trod  ; 
May  it  be  our  great  delight 

To  obey  Thy  will,  O  God ! 
Then  to  us  shall  soon  be  given 
Endless  bliss  with  Christ  in  heaven. 

Sunday-School  Union  IT.  B.  1853. 


529  c.m. 

THOU,  Whose  infant  feet  were  found 
Within  Thy  Father's  shrine, 
Whose  years,  with  changeless  virtue  crowned, 
Were  all  alike  divine  ; 


o 


Dependent  on  Thy  bounteous  breath, 

We  seek  Thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 

To  keep  us  still  Thine  own ! 

Reginald  Heber.  1827. 


826  VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 

530  7*. 

LAMB  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee ; 
Thou  shalt  my  example  be  ; 
Thou  art  gentle,  meek,  and  mild, 
Thou  wast  once  a  little  child. 

2  Fain  I  would  be  as  Thou  art ; 
Give  me  Thy  obedient  heart. 
Thou  art  pitiful  and  kind  : 
Let  me  have  Thy  loving  mind. 

3  Loving  Jesus,  gentle  Lamb, 
In  Thy  gracious  hands  I  am. 
Make  me,  Saviour,  what  Thou  art, 
Live  Thyself  within  my  heart. 

4  I  shall  then  show  forth  Thy  praise, 
Serve  Thee  all  my  happy  days : 
Then  the  w7orld  shall  always  see 
Christ,  the  holy  Child,  in  me. 

Charles  Wesley.  Y342. 
OoX  Weil  ich  Jesu  Schdflein  bin.  7s.  6  lines. 

EEIXG  I  am  Jesus'  lamb, 
Ever  glad  at  heart  I  am 
O'er  my  Shepherd  kind  and  good, 
Who  provides  me  daily  food, 
And  His  lamb  by  name  doth  call, 
For  He  knows  and  loves  us  all. 

2  Guided  by  His  gentle  staff 
Where  the  sunny  pastures  laugh, 
I  go  in  and  out  and  feed, 
Lacking  nothing  that  I  need. 
When  I  thirst,  my  feet  He  brings 
To  the  fresh  and  living  springs. 

3  Shall  I  not  rejoice  for  this? 
He  is  mine,  and  I  am  His : 


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PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  827 

And  when  these  bright  days  are  past 
Safely  in  His  arms  at  last 
He  will  bear  me  home  to  heaven; 
Ah,  what  joy  hath  Jesns  given! 

Henrietta  Louisa  von  Hayn.  1778. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858.  a. 


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532  8.7. 

AVIOUR,  Who  Thy  nock  art  feeding 
With  the  Shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share  ; 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 
Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm  ; 

There,  we  know,  Thy  Word  believing, 
Only  there,  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never,  from  Thy  pasture  roving, 
Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey  ; 

Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 

Keep  them  through  life's  dangerous  way. 

4  Then  within  Thy  fold  eternal 
Let  them  find  a  resting-place, 

Fed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace. 

William  Augustus  Muhlenberg.  1826. 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

CM. 
IAR  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  I  flee, 
From  strife  and  tumult  far  ; 
From  scenes  where  Satan  wages  still 
His  most  successful  war. 


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2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 
With  prayer  and  praise  agree ; 
And  seem  by  Thy  sweet  bounty  made 
For  those  who  follow  Thee. 


828  VARIOUS    OCCASIONS. 

3  There,  if  Thy  Spirit  touch  the  soul, 

And  grace  her  mean  abode, 
O  with  what  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, 
She  communes  with  her  God ! 

4  There,  like  the  nightingale,  she  pours 

Her  solitary  lays ; 
Nor  asks  a  witness  of  her  song, 
Nor  thirsts  for  human  praise. 

5  Author  and  Guardian  of  my  life, 

Sweet  Source  of  light  divine, 
And,  all  harmonious  names  in  one, 
My  Saviour, —  Thou  art  mine ! 

6  What  thanks  I  owe  Thee,  and  what  love, 

A  boundless,  endless  store, 
Shall  echo  through  the  realms  above 
When  time  shall  be  no  more ! 

William  Cowper.  1765. 

534  c.  m. 

LOVE  to  steal  a  while  away 
From  every  cumbering  care, 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love  in  solitude. to  shed 
The  penitential  tear, 

And  all  His  promises  to  plead 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 
And  future  good  implore, 

And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  Him  Whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 
Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven ; 

The  prospect  doth  my  strength  renew, 
While  here  by  tempests  driven. 


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PRIVATE   DEVOTION.  829 

Thus  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 

And  lead  to  endless  day. 

Phoebe  H.  Brown.  1824. 

535  c.  m. 

,0  not  I  love  Thee,  O  my  Lord  ? 
Behold  my  heart,  and  see ; 
And  cast  each  idol  from  its  throne, 
That  dares  to  rival  Thee. 

I  Is  not  Thy  Name  melodious  still 
To  mine  attentive  ear  ? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  bound, 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear  ? 

\  Hast  Thou  a  lamb  in  all  Thy  flock, 
I  would  disdain  to  feed  ? 
Hast  Thou  a  foe,  before  whose  face 

1  fear  Thy  cause  to  plead  ? 

i  Thou  know'st  I  love  Thee,  dearest  Lord  ; 
But  O,  I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
That  I  may  love  Thee  more. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755.  a. 
536  6.4.6.6.4. 

TVTEARER,  mv  God,  to  Thee, 
JLN    Nearer  to  Thee  ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me ; 
Still,  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 

2  Though,  like  the  wanderer, 
The  sun  gone  down, 

Darkness  be  over  me, 
My  rest  a  stone, 


830  VARIOUS   OCCASIONS. 

Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 

3  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given  ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly ; 
Still,  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

Sarah  Flower  Adams.  1841. 


537  For  the  Aged.  C.  P.  M. 

WITH  years  opprest,  with  sorrow  worn, 
Dejected,  harassed,  sick,  forlorn, 
To  Thee,  O  God,  I  pray  : 
,To  Thee  my  withered  hands  arise, 
To  Thee  I  lift  these  failing  eyes ; 
O  cast  me  not  away ! 


PREPARATION   FOR   DEATH.  831 

2  Thy  mercy  heard  my  infant  prayer : 
Thy  love,  with  all  a  mother's  care, 

Sustained  my  childish  days  : 
Thy  goodness  watched  my  ripening  youth, 
And  formed  my  heart  to  love  Thy  truth, 

And  filled  my  lips  with  praise. 

3  O  Saviour,  has  Thy  grace  declined  ? 
Can  years  affect  the  eternal  Mind, 

Or  time  its  Love  decay  ? 
A  thousand  ages  in  Thy  sight, 
And  all  their  long  and  weary  flight, 

Are  gone  like  yesterday. 

4  Then,  e'en  in  age  and  grief,  Thy  Name 
Shall  still  my  languid  heart  inflame, 

And  bow  my  faltering  knee  : 
O  yet  this  bosom  feels  the  fire  ; 
This  trembling  hand  and  drooping  lyre 

Have  yet  a  strain  for  Thee  ! 

5  Yes,  broken,  tuneless,  still,  O  Lord, 
This  voice,  transported,  shall  record 

Thy  goodness,  tried  so  long ; 
Till,  sinking  slow  with  calm  decay, 
Its  feeble  murmurs  melt  away 

Into  a  seraph's  song. 

Sir  Robert  Grant,  d.  1838. 


DEATH. 


538  Psalm  90.  C.  M. 

|UR  God,  our  Help  in  ages  past, 
Our  Hope  for  years  to  come ; 
Our  Shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  Home ! 


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832  DEATH   AND   ETERNITY. 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  Thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure ; 
Sufficient  is  Thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust : 

"  Return,  ye  sons  of  men;" 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first, 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

5  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 
They  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

6  Like  flowery  fields  the  nations  stand, 

Pleased  with  the  morning  light : 
The  flowers  beneath  the  mower's  hand 
Lie  withering  ere  'tis  night. 

7  Our  God,  our  Help  in  ages  past, 

Our  Hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  Thou  our  Guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  Home  ! 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

539  c.  m. 

THEE  we  adore,  Eternal  Name, 
And  humbly  own  to  Thee 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 
What  dying  worms  are  we ! 

2  Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still, 
As  days  and  months  increase ; 
And  every  beating  pulse  we  tell 
Leaves  but  the  number  less. 


PREPARATION   FOR   DEATH.  833 

3  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave ; 
Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 
We're  travelling  to  the  grave. 

4  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground 

To  push  us  to  the  tomb  ; 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

5  Waken,  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense, 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road  ; 

And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 

May  they  be  found  with  God. 

Isaac  Watts.  1707. 

540  c.  m. 

LET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 
Nor  death  nor  danger  fear ; 
But  we'll  confess,  O  Lord,  to  Thee, 
What  feeble  things  we  are. 

2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand, 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay : 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  dies  if  one  be  wrong  ; 
Strange,  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long ! 

4  But  'tis  our  God  supports  our  frame, 

The  God  that  formed  us  first, 
Salvation  to  the  almighty  Name 
That  reared  us  from  the  dust ! 

5  While  we  have  breath,  or  life,  or  tongues, 

Our  Maker  we'll  adore. 
His  Spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs, 
Or  they  would  breathe  no  more. 

Isaac  Watts.  1707.  a. 
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834  DEATH    AND    ETERNITY. 


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541  S.  M.  D. 

FEW  more  years  shall  roll, 
A  few  more  seasons  come, 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest, 
Asleep  within  the  tomb  : 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  great  day ; 
O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 
And  take  my  sius  away  ! 

2  A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 
On  this  wild,  rocky  shore, 

And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 

And  surges  swell  no  more. 

A  few  more  struggles  here, 

A  few  more  partings  o'er, 
A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 

And  we  shall  weep  no  more. 

3  'Tis  but  a  little  while 
And  He  shall  come  again, 

Who  died  that  we  might  live,  Who  lives 

That  we  with  Him  may  reign. 

Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  glad  day  ; 
O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away! 

Horatius  Banar.  1856. 

542  ii* 

I  WOULD  not  live  alway ;  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 
way; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its  cheer, 
2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin, 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within : 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 


PREPARATION   POR    DEATH.  835 

1  would  not  live  alway ;  no,  welcome  the  tomb ; 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom  : 
There  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  He  bid  me  arise 

To  hail  Him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God? 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright 

plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns : 

Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to  greet ; 
While  the  songs  of  salvation  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul  ? 

William  Augustus  Muhlenberg.  1826. 
,(>43  Gravi  me  terrore  pulsas.  8.7.  6  lines. 

WHAT  terror  in  the  forethought, 
Ending  scene  of  mortal  life ! 
Heart  is  sickened,  reins  are  loosened, 
Thrills  each  nerve,  with  terror  rife, 
When  the  anxious  heart  depicteth 
All  the  anguish  of  the  strife! 

2  Christ,  unconquered  King  of  glory ! 
Thou  my  wretched  soul  relieve 

In  that  last  extremest  terror 

When  the  body  she  must  leave : 
Let  the  Accuser  of  the  brethren 

O'er  me  then  no  power  receive  ! 

3  Let  the  Prince  of  darkness  vanish, 
And  Gehenna's  legions  fly ! 

Shepherd,  Thou  Thy  sheep,  thus  ransomed, 

To  Thy  country  lead  on  high, 
Where  for  ever  in  fruition 

I  may  see  Thee  eye  to  eye ! 

Peter  Damian.  d.  1072. 

Tr.  John  Mason  Neale.  1851, 


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o4r4:  Mein  Gott,  ich  weiss  wohl  class  ich  sterbe.  L.  M.  6  lines. 
Y  God,  I  know  that  I  must  die: 
My  mortal  life  is  passing  hence  ; 
On  earth  I  neither  hope  nor  try 

To  find  a  lasting  residence. 
Then  teach  me  by  Thy  heavenly  grace 
With  joy  and  peace  my  death  to  face. 

2  My  God,  I  know  not  when  I  die; 
What  is  the  moment  or  the  hour, 

How  soon  the  clay  may  broken  lie, 

How  quickly  pass  away  the  flower : 
Then  may  Thy  child  prepared  be 
Through  time  to  meet  eternity. 

3  My  God,  I  know  not  how  I  die ; 
For  death  has  many  ways  to  come, 

In  dark  mysterious  agony, 

Or  gently  as  a  sleep  to  some. 
Just  as  Thou  wilt,  if  but  it  be 
To  bring  me,  blessed  Lord,  to  Thee ! 

4  My  God,  I  know  not  where  I  die, 
Where  is  my  grave,  beneath  what  strand } 

Yet  from  its  gloom  I  do  rely 

To  be  delivered  by  Thy  hand. 
Content,  I  take  what  spot  is  mine, 
Since  all  the  earth,  my  Lord,  is  Thine, 

5  My  gracious  God,  when  I  must  die, 
O  bear  my  happy  soul  above, 

With  Christ,  my  Lord,  eternally 

To  share  Thy  glory  and  Thy  Love : 
Then  comes  it  right  and  well  to  me, 
When,  where,  and  how  my  death  shall  be. 

Benjamin  Schmdck.  d.  1704. 
Tr.  Jane  Borthwick.  1854.  a. 


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PREPARATION    FOR    DEATH.  837 

o4rO     Ich  we^s  e$  wird  mein  Ende  kommen.  L.  M.  6  lines. 
KNOW  my  end  must  surely  come, 
But  know  not  when,  or  where,  or  how  ; 
It  may  be  I  shall  hear  my  doom 

To-night,  to-morrow,  nay,  or  now  ; 
Ere  yet  this  present  hour  is  fled, 
This  living  body  may  be  dead. 

Lord  Jesus,  let  me  daily  die, 

And  at  the  last  Thy  presence  give  ; 

Then  Death  his  utmost  power  may  try, 
He  can  but  make  me  truly  live. 

Then  welcome  my  last  hour  shall  be, 

When,  where,  and  how  it  pleases  Thee. 

Solomo  Franck.  1711. 

T>:  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858. 


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04:0     Wer  weiss,  wie  nahe  mir  mein  Ende.  L.  M.  6  lines. 
HO  knows  how  near  the  end  may  be? 
Time  speeds  away,  and  death  comes  on. 
How  swiftly,  ah,  how  suddenly, 

May  death  be  here,  and  life  be  gone ! 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

O  Father,  cover  all  my  sins 

With  Jesus'  merits,  Who  alone 

The  pardon  that  I  covet  wins, 

And  makes  His  long-sought  Rest  my  own. 

My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 

Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

Then  death  may  come  or  tarry  yet ; 

I  know  in  Christ  I  perish  not. 
He  never  will  His  own  forget ; 

He  gives  me  robes  without  a  spot. 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 


838  DEATH   AND    ETERNITY. 

4  And  thus  I  live  in  God  at  peace, 

And  die  without  a  thought  of  fear, 
Content  to  take  what  God  decrees. 

For  through  His  Son  my  faith  is  clear ; 
His  grace  shall  be  in  death  my  stay, 
And  peace  shall  bless  my  dying  day. 

Emilia  Juliana,  Countess  of  Sehwarzburg-Rudolstadt.  1688. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858. 

04: 4    Wenn  mein  Stundlein  vorhanden  ist.  8.7.8. 8. 7.  Iambic. 

WHEN  my  last  hour  is  close  at  hand, 
My  last  sad  journey  taken, 
Do  Thou,  Lord  Jesus,  by  me  stand, 

Let  me  not  be  forsaken. 
O  Lord,  my  spirit  I  resign 
Into  Thy  loving  hands  divine ; 
'Tis  safe  within  Thy  keeping. 

2  Countless  as  sands  upon  the  shore, 

My  sins  may  then  appall  me ; 
Yet,  though  my  conscience  vex  me  sore, 

Despair  shall  not  enthrall  me: 
For  as  I  draw  my  latest  breath, 
I'll  think,  Lord  Christ,  upon  Thy  Death, 

And  there  find  consolation. 

3  I  shall  not  in  the  grave  remain, 

Since  Thou  death's  bonds  hast  severed, 
But  hope  with  Thee  to  rise  again, 

From  fear  of  death  delivered, 
For  where  Thou  art,  there  I  shall  be. 
That  I  may  ever  live  with  Thee : 

This  is  my  joy  in  dying. 

4  And  so  to  Jesus  Christ  I'll  go, 

My  longing  arms  extending  ; 
So  fall  asleep  in  slumber  deep, 
Slumber  that  knows  no  ending, 


PREPARATION   FOR    DEATH.  839 

Till  Jesus  Christ,  God's  only  Son, 
Opens  the  gates  of  bliss,  leads  on 
To  heaven,  to  life  eternal. 

Nikolaus  Hermann.  156&. 

Tr.  Edgar  Alfred  Bowring.  1861. 


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54:8  Kommt  an  der  Tod.  L.  M.  6  lines. 

"HEN  the  last  agony  draws  nigh, 
My  spirit  sinks  in  bitter  fear : 
Courage !  I  conquer  though  I  die, 

For  Christ  with  death  once  wrestled  here. 
Thy  strife,  O  Christ,  with  death's  dark  power 
Upholds  me  in  this  fearful  hour. 

2  In  faith  I  hide  myself  in  Thee ; 

I  shall  not  perish  in  the  strife  ; 
I  share  Thy  war,  Thy  victory, 

And  death  is  swallowed  up  of  Life. 
Thy  strife,  O  Christ,  with  death  of  yore 
Hath  conquered,  and  I  fear  no  more. 

Nlkolaus  Andreas  Gramlich.  1727. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1855. 

540  HerrJesu  Christ,  wahr  Menschund  Gott.  L.  M.  6  lines. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  true  Man  and  God, 
Who  borest  anguish,  scorn,  the  rod, 
And  diedst  at  last  upon  the  Tree, 
To  bring  Thy  Father's  grace  to  me : 
I  pray  Thee,  through  that  bitter  woe, 
Let  me,  a  sinner,  mercy  know. 

2  When  comes  the  hour  of  failing  breath, 
And  I  must  wrestle,  Lord,  with  death, 
When  from  my  sight  all  fades  away, 
And  when  my  tongue  no  more  can  say, 
And  when  mine  ears  no  more  can  hear, 
And  when  my  heart  is  racked  with  fear ; 


840  DEATH    AND    ETERNITY. 

3  When  all  my  mind  is  darkened  o'er, 
And  human  help  can  do  no  more ; 
Then  come,  Lord  Jesus,  come  with  speed, 
And  help  me  in  my  hour  of  need ; 
Lead  me  from  this  dark  vale  beneath, 
And  shorten  then  the  pangs  of  death. 

4  Joyful  my  Resurrection  be ; 

Thou  in  the  Judgment  plead  for  me, 
And  hide  my  sins,  Lord,  from  Thy  face, 
And  give  me  Life,  of  Thy  dear  grace. 
I  trust  in  Thee,  O  blessed  Lord, 
And  claim  the  promise  of  Thy  Word. 

5  Dear  Lord,  forgive  us  all  our  guilt ; 
Help  us  to  wait  until  Thou  wilt 
That  we  depart ;  and  let  our  faith 
Be  brave,  and  conquer  e'en  in  death : 
Firm  resting  on  Thy  sacred  Word, 
Until  we  sleep  in  Thee,  our  Lord. 

PaulEber.  1557. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkwvrtk.  1855. 

In  near  prospect  of  Death. 
550  Mein  Gott,  in  Deine  Hande.  C.  M, 

Y  God,  to  Thee  I  now  commend 
My  soul ;  for  Thou,  O  Lord, 
Dost  live  and  love  me  without  end, 
And  wilt  j^erform  Thy  word. 

2  To  whom  else  should  I  make  my  plea, 
That  heavenly  life  be  mine  ? 

All  souls,  my  God,  belong  to  Thee ; 
My  soul  is  also  Thine. 

3  Thou  gav'st  my  spirit  at  my  birth ; 
Take  back  what  Thou  hast  given ; 

And  with  the  Lord  I  served  on  earth 
Grant  me  to  live  in  heaven. 


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PREPARATION    FOR    DEATH.  841 

4  My  soul  is  sprinkled  with  the  Blood 

Thy  Son  hath  shed  for  us, 
And  in  Thy  sight  is  pure  and  good, 
Adorned  and  radiant  thus. 

5  Thou  my  Deliverer  wast  of  yore ; 

From  sin  Thou  mad'st  me  free : 
Now,  faithful  God,  do  Thou  once  more 
In  death  deliver  me. 

6  Thou  liv'st  and  lovest  without  end, 

And  dost  perform  Thy  word  : 

My  parting  soul  I  now  commend 

To  Thee,  my  God  and  Lord ! 

JPhilipp  Friederieh  Hitter.  1765. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1855. 


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OOl         0  Herre  Gott,  in  meiner  Not.       L.  M.  6  lines. 
LORD  my  God,  I  cry  to  Thee ! 
In  my  distress  Thou  helpest  me. 
To  Thee  myself  I  all  commend : 
O  swiftly  now  Thine  angel  send 
To  guide  me  home,  and  cheer  my  heart, 
Since  Thou  dost  call  me  to  depart. 

O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God, 
Once  slain  to  take  away  our  load ; 
Now  let  Thy  Cross,  Thine  agony, 
Avail  to  save  and  solace  me ; 
Thy  death  to  open  Heaven,  and  there 
Bid  me  the  joy  of  angels  share. 

O  Holy  Spirit,  at  the  end, 
Sweet  Comforter,  be  Thou  my  Friend ; 
When  death  and  hell  assail  me  sore, 
Leave  me,  O  leave  me  nevermore, 
But  bear  me  safely  through  the  strife, 
As  Thou  hast  promised,  into  Life  ! 

Nikolaus  Selnecker.  1587. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858. 


842  DEATH   AND    ETERNITY. 

BURIAL. 

552  us. 

THE  things  of  the  earth  in  the  earth  let  us  lay, 
The  ashes  with  ashes,  the  dust  with  the  clay  : 
But  lift  up  the  heart,  and  the  eye,  and  the  love, 
O  lift  up  the  soul  to  the  regions  above ! 

2  Since  He,  the  Immortal,  hath  entered  the  gate, 
So  too  shall  we  mortals,  or  sooner  or  late : 
Then  stand  we  on  Christ ;  let  us  mark  Him  ascend, 
For  His  is  the  glory  and  life  without  end. 

3  On  earth  with  His  own  ones,  the  Giver  of  good, 
Bestowing  His  blessing,  a  little  while  stood  : 
Now  nothing  can  part  us,  nor  distance,  nor  foes, 
For  lo  !  He  is  with  us,  and  who  can  oppose  ? 

4  So,  Lord,  we  commit  this  our  brother  to  Thee, 
Whose  body  is  dead,  but  whose  spirit  is  free  : 
We  know  that  thro'  grace,  when  our  life  here  is 

done, 
We  live  still  in  Thee,  and  for  ever  in  one. 

5  All  glory  to  Thee,  Father,  Spirit,  and  Son, 
Who  Three  art  in  Person,  in  substance  but  One, 
In  Whom  we  have  victory  over  the  grave, 
Who  lovest  Thy  people  to  pardon  and  save. 

Joseph  of  the  Studium.  ab.  850. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Neale.  1864.  a. 


553         Ach,  wie  so  sanft  entschlafest  du.  C.  M. 

T  length  released  from  many  woes, 
How  sweetly  dost  thou  sleep  ! 
How  calm  and  peaceful  thy  repose, 
While  Christ  thy  soul  doth  keep! 


A' 


2  In  earth's  wide  field  thy  body  now 
We  sow,  which  lifeless  lies, 
In  sure  and  certain  hope  that  thou 
More  glorious  shalt  arise. 


BUKIAL.  843 

3  Then  rest  thee  in  thy  lowly  bed, 

Nor  shall  our  hearts  repine ; 
Thy  toils  and  woes  are  finished  : 
A  happy  lot  is  thine. 

4  The  Bridegroom  will  not  long  delay ; 

The  Shepherd  soon  will  come, 
And  take  His  cherished  lamb  away 
To  His  eternal  home. 

5  Blest,  who  have  Jesus'  love  esteemed 

O'er  every  earthly  thing ; 
For  none  of  all  His  flock  redeemed 
Will  Jesus  fail  to  bring. 

Gottfried  Neumann.  1 736. 

Tr.  Frances  Elizabeth  Cox.  1841.  a. 

554  Am  Orabe  steWn  wir  stille.  7.6.  D. 

THE  precious  seed  of  weeping 
To-day  we  sow  once  more, 
The  form  of  one  now  sleeping, 

Whose  pilgrimage  is  o'er. 
Ah,  death  but  safely  lands  him 
Where  we  too  would  attain  ; 
Our  Father's  voice  demands  him, 
And  death  to  him  is  gain. 

2  He  has  what  we  are  wanting, 

He  sees  what  we  believe ; 
The  sins  on  earth  so  haunting 

Have  there  no  power  to  grieve ; 
Safe  in  his  Saviour's  keeping, 

Who  sent  him  calm  release ; 
'Tis  only  we  are  weeping, 

He  dwells  in  perfect  peace. 

3  The  crown  of  life  he  weareth, 

He  bears  the  shining  palm, 
The  "  holy,  holy,"  shareth, 
And  joins  the  angels'  psalm ; 


844  DEATH   AND    ETERNITY. 

But  we  poor  pilgrims  wander 
Still  through  this  laud  of  woe, 

Till  we  shall  meet  him  yonder, 
And  all  his  joy  shall  kuow. 

Karl  Johann  Philipp  Spitta.  1833. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1862. 

555  l.  m. 

ASLEEP  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep  : 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus !  O  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ; 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing, 

That  death  has  lost  his  venomed  sting. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus !  peaceful  rest, 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest : 
No  fear,  nor  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus !  O,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be  ! 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 

And  wait  the  summons  from  on  high, 

Margaret  Mackay.  1832. 

556  c.  m. 

HY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 
Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  His  arms. 


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2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too 
As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  should  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  Love. 


BURIAL.  845 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 
Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 

There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
There  hopes  unfading  bloom. 

4  The  graves  of  all  His  saints  He  blessed, 
And  softened  every  bed  : 

Where  shouid  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  their  dying  Head  ? 

5  Thence  He  arose,  ascending  high, 
And  showed  our  feet  the  way ; 

Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly 
At  the  great  rising-day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 
And  bid  our  kindred  rise  ; 

Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground ; 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies. 

Isaac  Watts.  1707.  a. 

557  Revelation  14 :  13.  7s. 

ARK !  a  voice  divides  the  sky : 
Happy  are  the  faithful  dead, 
In  the  Lord  who  sweetly  die ; 

They  from  all  their  toils  are  freed. 

Them  the  Spirit  hath  declared 

Blest,  unutterably  blest ; 
Jesus  is  their  great  Reward, 

Jesus  is  their  endless  Rest. 

Followed  by  their  works,  they  go 
Where  their  Head  had  gone  before ; 

Reconciled  by  grace  below, 

Grace  hath  opened  mercy's  door. 

Justified  through  faith  alone, 

Here  they  knew  their  sins  forgiven ; 

Here  they  lay  their  burden  down, 
Hallowed  and  made  meet  for  heaven. 


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846  DEATH    AND    ETERNITY. 

5  When  from  flesh  the  spirit  freed 
Hastens  homeward  to  return, 
Mortals  cry,  "  A  man  is  dead  !" 
Angels  sing,  "  A  child  is  born  !" 

Charles  Wesley.  1742- 

558  7s. 

BLESSING,  honor,  thanks,  and  praise, 
Pay  we,  gracious  God,  to  Thee ; 
Thou,  in  Thine  abundant  grace, 
Givest  us  the  victory ! 

2  True  and  faithful  to  Thy  word, 

Thou  hast  glorified  Thy  Son, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  dying  Lord, 
He  for  us  the  fight  hath  won. 

3  Lo,  the  prisoner  is  released, 

Lightened  of  his  fleshly  load : 
"Where  the  weary  are  at  rest, 
He  is  gathered  into  God ! 

4  Lo,  the  pain  of  life  is  past, 

All  his  warfare  now  is  o'er  : 
Death  and  hell  behind  are  cast, 
Grief  and  suffering  are  no  more. 

5  Yes,  the  Christian's  course  is  run, 

Ended  is  the  glorious  strife ; 
Fought  the  fight,  the  w^ork  is  done, 
Death  is  swTallowed  up  of  Life  ! 

Charles  Wesley.  1742. 

559  Death  of  a  Child.  7s.  8  lines. 

WHEREFORE  should  I  make  my  moan, 
Now  the  darling  child  is  dead  ? 
He  to  early  rest  is  gone, 
He  to  paradise  is  fled : 
I  shall  go  to  him,  but  he 
Never  shall  return  to  me. 


BURIAL.  847 

2  God  forbids  his  longer  stay ; 

God  recalls  the  precious  loan ; 
God  hath  taken  him  away 

From  my  bosom  to  His  own : 
Surely  what  He  wills  is  best : 
Happy  in  His  will  I  rest. 

3  Faith  cries  out,  It  is  the  Lord, 

Let  Him  do  as  seems  Him  good ! 
Be  Thy  holy  Name  adored  ; 

Take  the  gift  a  while  bestowed  ; 
Take  the  child  no  longer  mine  ; 
Thine  he  is,  for  ever  Thine. 

Charles  Wesley.  1749. 

560  Guter  Hirt,  Du  hast  gestillt.  7.8.7.7. 

GENTLE  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled 
Now  Thy  little  lamb's  long  weeping : 
Ah  how  peaceful,  pale,  and  mild, 
In  its  narrow  bed  'tis  sleeping ! 
And  no  sigh  of  anguish  sore 
Heaves  that  little  bosom  more. 

2  In  this  world  of  care  and  pain, 
Lord,  Thou  wouldst  no  longer  leave  it : 

To  the  sunny  heavenly  plain 
Dost  Thou  now  in  joy  receive  it. 
Clothed  in  robes  of  spotless  white. 
Now  it  dwells  with  Thee  in  light. 

3  Ah,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  that  we 
Where  it  lives  may  soon  be  living, 

And  the  lovely  pastures  see 
That  its  heavenly  food  are  giving, 
Then  the  gain  of  death  we'll  prove, 
Though  Thou  take  what  most  we  love. 

Johann  Wilhelm  Meinhold,  d.  1851. 
T>:  Catherine  Winkworth.  1835. 


848  DEATH    AND    ETERNITY. 


A: 


RESURRECTION. 

561  s.  m. 

ND  must  this  body  die, 
This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 

2  God  my  Redeemer  lives, 
And  often  from  the  skies 

Looks  down,  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  He  shall  bid  it  rise. 

3  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace 
Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 

And  every  shape  and  every  face, 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

4  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 
To  Jesus'  dying  Love : 

We  would  adore  His  grace  below, 
And  sing  His  power  above. 

5  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 
Of  these  our  humble  songs, 

Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

Iscklc  Watts.  1707. 

562  h.  m. 

Y  life's  a  shade,  my  days 
Apace  to  death  decline : 
My  Lord  is  Life ;  He'll  raise 
My  dust  again,  e'en  mine. 


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Sweet  truth  to  me ! 
I  shall  arise, 


And  with  these  eyes 
My  Saviour  see. 


My  peaceful  grave  shall  keep 
My  form  till  that  sweet  day ; 

I  shall  awake  from  sleep 
And  leave  my  bed  of  clay. 


RESURRECTION.  849 


Sweet  truth  to  me  ! 
I  shall  arise, 


And  with  these  eyes 
My  Saviour  see. 


Then  welcome,  harmless  grave  ! 

By  thee  to  heaven  I'll  go  : 
My  Saviour's  Death  shall  save 

Me  from  the  flames  below. 


Sweet  truth  to  me ! 
I  shall  arise, 


And  with  these  eyes 
My  Saviour  see. 

Samuel  Crossman.  1663.  a. 


563  Psalm  17.  L.  M. 

WHAT  sinners  value  I  resign  : 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  Thou  art  mine ! 
I  shall  behold  Thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

2  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show ; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere  : 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there  ? 

3  O  glorious  hour !  O  blest  abode  ! 
I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God ; 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

4  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound  ; 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

Isaac  Watts.  1719. 

564  c.  m. 

'THIS  sweet  to  rest  in  lively  hope, 

JL    That  when  my  change  shall  come, 
Angels  will  hover  round  my  bed, 

And  waft  my  spirit  home. 
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850  DEATH   AND    ETERNITY. 

2  There  shall  my  disimprisoned  soui 

Behold  Him  and  adore  : 
Be  with  His  likeness  satisfied, 
And  grieve  and  sin  no  more ; 

3  Shall  see  Him  wear  that  very  flesh, 

On  which  my  guilt  was  lain  ; 
His  Love  intense ;  His  merit  fresh, 
As  though  but  newly  slain. 

4  Soon  too  my  slumbering  dust  shall  hear 

The  trumpet's  quickening  sound  ; 
And,  by  my  Saviour's  power  rebuilt, 
At  His  right  hand  be  found. 

5  These  eyes  shall  see  Him  in  that  day, 

The  Lord  that  died  for  me : 
And  all  my  rising  bones  shall  say, 
Lord,  who  is  like  to  Thee  ? 

6  If  such  the  views  which  grace  unfolds, 

Weak  as  it  is  below, 
What  raptures  must  the  Church  above 
In  Jesus'  presence  know  ! 

Augustus  M.  Toplady.  1777.  a. 


JUDGMENT. 
565  8.7.8.8.7.  Iambic. 

GREAT  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear ! 
The  end  of  things  created  ! 
The  Judge  of  man  I  see  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated. 
The  trumpet  sounds  :  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before  ; 
Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  Him. 


JUDGMENT.  851 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise, 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies, 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding; 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay  ; 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him. 

3  But  sinners,  filled  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  His  wrath  prevailing, 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing  ; 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone  ; 
Trembling  they  stand  before  the  throne, 

All  unprepared  to  meet  Him. 

4  O  Christ,  Who  diedst  and  yet  dost  live, 

To  me  impart  Thy  merit ; 
My  pardon  seal,  my  sins  forgive. 

And  cleanse  me  by  Thy  Spirit. 
Beneath  Thy  Cross  I  view  the  day 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Thee. 

V.  1,  Anon.  1802. 

Vs.  2,  3,  William  Bango  Collyer.  1812. 


566  -D^s  Irce,  Dies  ilia.  L.  M. 

THAT  Day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  Day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay  ? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  Day  ? 

2  When,  shrivelling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll ; 
When  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead  : 


852  DEATH   AND    ETERNITY. 

3  Lord  !  on  that  Day,  that  wrathful  Day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  Thou  the  trembling  sinner's  stay, 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

Tr.  Sir  Walter  Scott.  1805.  a. 

567  cm. 

THE  angel  comes,  he  comes  to  reap 
The  harvest  of  the  Lord  ! 
O'er  all  the  earth,  with  fatal  sweep, 
Wide  waves  the  naming  sword. 

2  And  who  are  they,  in  sheaves  to  bide 

The  fire  of  veugeance  bound  ? 
The  tares,  whose  rank  luxuriant  pride 
Choked  the  fair  crop  around. 

3  And  wrho  are  they  reserved  in  store 

God's  treasure-house  to  fill  ? 
The  wheat,  a  hundred-fold  that  bore 
Amid  surrounding  ill. 

4  O  King  of  mercy  !  grant  us  power 

Thy  fiery  wrath  to  flee  ! 
In  Thy  destroying  angel's  hour 
O  gather  us  to  Thee  ! 

Henry  Hart  Milman.  1827. 

568  l.m. 

THAT  fearful  Day,  that  Day  of  dread, 
When  Thou  shalt  judge  the  quick  and  dead, 
O  God !  I  shudder  to  foresee 
The  awful  things  which  then  shall  be ! 

2  When  Thou  shalt  come,  Thy  angels  round, 
With  legions,  and  with  trumpet  sound  ; 
O  Saviour,  grant  me,  in  the  air 
With  all  Thy  saints,  to  meet  Thee  there  I 


JUDGMENT.  853 

3  Weep,  O  my  soul,  ere  that  great  Day, 
When  God  shall  shine  in  plain  array ; 
O  weep  thy  sin  that  thou  mayst  be 
In  that  severest  judgment  free  ! 

4  O  Christ,  forgive,  remit,  protect, 
And  set  Thy  servant  with  th'  elect ; 
That  I  may  hear  the  voice  that  calls 
The  righteous  to  Thy  heavenly  halls ! 

5  Sit  not  in  judgment  on  each  deed, 
Nor  each  intent  in  strictness  read  ; 
Forgive,  accept,  and  save  me  then, 

O  Thou  Who  lovest  the  souls  of  men ! 

Theodore  of  the  Studium.  db.  820. 
From  John  Mason  Neale.  Tr.  1862, 

Ol)0  Dies  Iroe,  Dies  ilia.  8s.  Trochaic. 

I  AY  of  wrath,  that  Day  of  mourning ! 
See  fulfilled  the  prophet's  warning, 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning ! 

2  O  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth, 
When  from  heaven  the  Judge  descendeth, 
On  whose  sentence  all  dependeth  ! 

3  Wondrous  sound  the  trumpet  flingeth, 
Through  earth's  sepulchres  it  ringeth, 
All  before  the  throne  it  bringeth. 

4  Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking ; 
All  creation  is  awaking, 
To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 

5  Lo,  the  Book,  exactly  worded, 
Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded ; 
Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 

6  When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth, 
And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth, 
NothiDg  unavenged  remaineth. 


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854  DEATH    AND    ETERNITY. 

7  What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading  ? 
Who  for  me  be  interceding, 

When  the  just  are  mercy  needing? 

8  King  of  Majesty  tremendous, 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity,  then  befriend  us! 

9  Think,  kind  Jesus!  my  salvation 
Caused  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation ; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation  ! 

10  Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
On  the  Cross  of  suffering  bought  me ; 
Shall  such  grace  in  vain  be  brought  me  ? 

11  Righteous  Judge  of  retribution, 
Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution, 
Ere  that  day's  dread  execution. 

12  Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  moaning, 
All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning ! 
Spare,  O  God,  Thy  suppliant,  groaning ! 

13  Thou  the  woman  gav'st  remission, 
Heard'st  the  dying  thief's  petition  : 
Hopeless  else  were  my  condition. 

14  Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing, 
Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying, 
Rescue  me  from  fires  undying ! 

15  With  Thy  favored  sheep,  O  place  me ! 
Nor  amid  the  goats  abase  me : 

But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  me. 

16  While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
Doomed  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded, 
Call  me,  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 


JUDGMENT.  855 

1 7  Bows  my  heart  in  meek  submission, 
Strewn  with  ashes  of  contrition  ; 
Succor  Thou  my  lost  condition ! 

18  Day  of  sorrows,  Day  of  weeping, 
When,  in  dust  no  longer  sleeping, 
Man  awakes  in  Thy  dread  keeping ! 

19  To  the  Rest  Thou  didst  prepare  me 
On  Thy  Cross,  O  Christ,  upbear  me ! 
Spare,  O  God,  in  mercy  spare  me ! 

Thomas  de  Celano,  ab.  1250. 

Tr.  William  Joseph  Irons.  1848.  a. 

570  c.p.m. 

WHEN  Thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come 
To  call  Thy  ransomed  people  home, 
Shall  I  among  them  stand  ? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
So  sinful  and  unfit  to  die, 

Be  found  at  Thy  right  hand  ? 

2  Blest  Saviour,  grant  it  by  Thy  grace  ; 
Be  Thou  my  soul's  sure  Hiding-place, 

In  this  my  gracious  day : 
Thy  pardoning  voice  O  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear, 

Nor  let  me  fall  away  ! 

3  Among  Thy  saints  let  me  be  found, 
Whene'er  the  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

To  see  Thy  smiling  face ; 
Then  loudest  of  the  throng  I'll  sing, 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

The  riches  of  Thy  grace. 

Countess  of  Huntington's  Hymn  Book.  cir.  1774. 

571  o.  m. 

WHEN,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 
O'erwhelmed  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, 
O  how  shall  I  appear  ? 


856  DEATH   AND    ETERNITY. 

2  If  }Tet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought : 

3  When  Thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  stand  disclosed 

In  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
O  how  shall  I  appear? 

4  But  Thou  hast  told  the  troubled  mind, 

Who  does  her  sins  lament, 
Of  Him  Who  suffered  unto  death, 
Her  sufferings  to  prevent. 

5  Then  never  shall  my  soul  despair 

Her  pardon  to  procure, 
Who  knows  Thine  only  Son  has  died 
To  make  her  pardon  sure. 

Joseph  Addison.  1712.  a. 

572  s.  m.  d. 

THOU  Judge  of  quick  and  dead, 
Before  Whose  bar  severe, 
With  holy  joy  or  guilty  dread, 

We  all  shall  soon  appear; 
Our  cautioned  souls  prepare 
For  that  tremendous  day, 
And  fill  us  now  with  watchful  care, 
And  stir  us  up  to  pray  : 

2  To  pray,  and  wait  the  hour, 

That  promised  hour  unknown, 
When,  robed  in  majesty  and  power, 

Thou  shalt  from  heaven  come  down, 
The  Immortal  Son  of  Man, 

To  judge  the  human  race, 
With  all  Thv  Father's  dazzling  train, 

With  all  Thy  glorious  grace. 


JUDGMENT.  857 

O  may  we  all  be  found 

Obedient  to  Thy  word, 
Attentive  to  the  trumpet's  sound, 

And  looking  for  our  Lord  ! 
O  may  we  thus  insure 

A  lot  among  the  blest ; 
And  watch  a  moment  to  secure 

An  everlasting  rest. 

Charles  Wesley.  1749.  a. 


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£> 73        Es  isi  gewisslich  an  der  Zeit.        8.7.8.8.7.  Iambic. 
"HEN  all  with  awe  shall  stand  around 
To  hear  their  doom  allotted, 
O  may  my  worthless  name  be  found 

In  the  Lamb's  book  unblotted  ! 
Grant  me  a  firm,  unshaken  faith  ; 
For  Thou,  my  Saviour,  by  Thy  Death, 
Hast  purchased  my  salvation. 

2  Before  Thou  shalt  as  Judge  appear, 
Plead  as  my  Intercessor ; 

And  on  that  awful  day  declare 

That  I  am  Thy  confessor. 
Then  bring  me  to  that  blessed  place 
Where  I  may  see,  with  open  face, 

The  glory  of  Thy  kingdom. 

3  O  Jesus  !  shorten  the  delay, 
And  hasten  Thy  salvation, 

That  we  may  see  that  glorious  Day 

Produce  a  new  creation  ; 
Lord  Jesus,  come,  our  Judge  and  King  ! 
Come,  change  our  mournful  notes,  to  sing 

Thy  praise  for  ever.  Amen. 

Johann  Magdeburg.  1565. 

Tr.  John  Christian  Jacobi.  1722.  a. 


858  DEATH   AND   ETERNITY. 

HEAVEN. 
574  C.  M 

THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers  : 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  drest  in  living  green  : 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger,  shivering,  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  O  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  view  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes ! 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

Isaac  Watts.  1709. 

575  l.  m. 

THINE  earthly  sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love ; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above  : 
To  that  our  laboring  souls  aspire, 
With  ardent  hope  and  strong  desire. 


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HEAVEN.  859 

No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin  nor  death  shall  reach  the  place ; 
No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs 
Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 
No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes ; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon  ! 
O  long-expected  day,  begin ! 
Dawn  on  these  realms  of  woe  and  sin  ! 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God. 

Philip  Doddridge.  1755.  a. 
576  8.7.7.7. 

"HEN  we  pass  through  yonder  river, 
When  we  reach  the  farther  shore, 
There's  an  end  of  war  for  ever ; 

We  shall  see  our  foes  no  more : 
All  our  conflicts  then  shall  cease, 
Followed  by  eternal  peace. 
O  that  hope,  how  bright,  how  glorious! 

'Tis  His  people's  blest  reward  ; 
In  the  Saviour's  strength  victorious, 
They  at  length  behold  their  Lord : 
In  His  kingdom  they  shall  rest, 
In  His  love  be  fully  blest. 

Thomas  Kelly.  1809. 

577  s.  m.  d. 

E  know,  by  faith  we  know, 
If  this  vile  house  of  clay, 
This  tabernacle,  sink  below 
In  ruinous  decay ; 
We  have  a  House  above, 
Not  made  with  mortal  hands ; 
And  firm  as  our  Redeemer's  Love 
That  heavenly  fabric  stands. 


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860  DEATH   AND   ETERNITY. 

2  It  stands  securely  high, 
Indissolubly  sure ; 

Our  glorious  mansion  in  the  sky 

Shall  evermore  endure ; 

O  may  we  enter  there, 

To  perfect  heaven  restored  ! 
O  may  we  be  caught  up  to  share 

The  triumph  of  our  Lord  ! 

3  O  let  us  put  on  Thee 
In  perfect  holiness, 

And  rise  prepared  Thy  face  to  see, 
Thy  bright,  unclouded  face ! 
Thy  grace  with  glory  crown, 
Who  hast  the  earnest  given  ; 

And  then  triumphantly  come  down, 
And  take  us  up  to  heaven  ! 

Charles  Wesley.  1744.  a. 

£>7S  Jerusalem,  du  hochgebaute  Stadt.       10.6.7.6. 

JERUSALEM,  thou  city  fair  and  high, 
Would  God  I  were  in  thee  ! 
My  honoring  heart  fain, fain  to  thee  would  fly  ! 
It  will  not  stay  with  me  ; 

Far  over  vale  and  mountain, 

Far  over  field  and  plain, 
It  hastes  to  seek  its  Fountain 
And  quit  this  world  of  pain. 

2  O  happy  day,  and  yet  far  happier  hour, 
When  wilt  Thou  come  at  last  ? 
When  fearless  to  my  Father's  love  and  power, 
Whose  promise  standeth  fast, 
My  soul  I  gladly  render ; 

For  surely  will  His  hand 
Lead  her,  with  guidance  tender, 
To  heaven  her  fatherland. 


HEAVEN.  861 

3  O  Zion,  hail !  Bright  city,  now  unfold 

The  gates  of  grace  to  me  ! 
How  many  a  time  I  longed  for  thee  of  old, 
Ere  yet  I  was  set  free 

From  yon  dark  life  of  sadness, 

Yon  world  of  shadowy  naught, 
And  God  had  given  the  gladness, 
The  heritage  I  sought. 

4  O  what  the  tribe,  or  what  the  glorious  host, 

Comes  sweeping  swiftly  down? 
The  chosen  ones  on  earth  who  wrought  the  most, 
The  Church's  brightest  crown, 
Our  Lord  hath  sent  to  meet  me  ; 

As  in  the  far-off  years, 
Their  words  oft  came  to  greet  me 
In  yonder  land  of  tears. 

5  Innumerous  choirs  before  the  shining  throne 

Their  joyful  anthems  raise, 
Till  heaven's  glad  halls  are  echoing  with  the  tone 
Of  that  great  hymn  of  praise, 
And  all  its  host  rejoices, 

And  all  its  blessed  throng 
Unite  their  myriad  voices 
In  one  eternal  song. 

Johann  Matthceus  Meyfart.  1626. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858. 

579  c.m. 

JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
Name  ever  dear  to  me  ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2  "When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 
And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold? 


862  DEATH   AND    ETERNITY. 

3  O  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 
Where  evermore  the  angels  sing, 
Where  sabbaths  have  no  end  ? 

4  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  : 
Blest  seats !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

5  Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

6  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

7  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home  ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee  ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

Composite.  1801.  a. 

From  Francis  Baker.  1628. 

OoO  Wachet  auf,  ruft  uns  die  Stimme.  P. 

WAKE,  awake,  for  night  is  flying, 
The  watchmen  on  the  heights  are  crying  : 
Awake,  Jerusalem,  at  last ! 
Midnight  hears  the  welcome  voices, 
And  at  the  thrilling  cry  rejoices: 

Come  forth,  ye  virgins,  night  is  past ! 
The  Bridegroom  comes,  awake, 
Your  lamps  with  gladness  take ; 
Hallelujah  ! 
And  for  His  marriage  feast  prepare, 
For  ye  must  go  to  meet  Him  there. 


HEAVEN.  863 

Zion  hears  the  watchmen  singing, 
And  all  her  heart  with  joy  is  springing, 
She  wakes,  she  rises  from  her  gloom ; 
For  her  Lord  comes  down  all  glorious, 
The  strong  in  grace,  in  truth  victorious, 
Her  Star  is  risen,  her  Light  is  come ! 
Ah  come,  Thou  blessed  Lord, 
O  Jesus,  Son  of  God, 
Hallelujah  ! 
We  follow  till  the  halls  we  see 
Where  Thou  hast  bid  us  sup  with  Thee. 

Now  let  all  the  heavens  adore  Thee, 
And  men  and  angels  sing  before  Thee, 

With  harp  and  cymbal's  clearest  tone; 
Of  one  pearl  each  shining  portal, 
Where  we  are  with  the  choir  immortal, 
Of  angels  round  Thy  dazzling  throne; 
Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear 
Hath  yet  attained  to  hear 
What  there  is  ours ; 
But  we  rejoice,  and  sing  to  Thee 
Our  hymns  of  joy  eternally. 

Philipp  Nikolai.  1599. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkivorth.  1858- 


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581  8  7.  D. 

EAR  what  God  the  Lord  hath  spoken: 
O  my  people,  faint  and  few, 
Comfortless,  afflicted,  broken, 
Fair  abodes  I  build  for  you. 
Thorns  of  heartfelt  tribulation 

Shall  no  more  perplex  your  ways  : 

You  shall  name  your  walls  salvation, 

And  your  gates  shall  all  be  praise. 


864  DEATH    AND    ETERNITY. 

2  There,  like  streams  that  feed  the  garden, 

Pleasures  without  end  shall  flow; 
For  the  Lord,  your  faith  rewarding, 

All  His  bounty  shall  bestow. 
Still  in  undisturbed  possession, 

Peace  and  righteousness  shall  reign  : 
Never  shall  you  feel  oppression, 

Hear  the  voice  of  war  again. 

3  Ye,  no  more  your  suns  descending, 

Waning  moons  no  more,  shall  see ; 
But,  your  griefs  for  ever  ending, 

Find  eternal  noon  in  Me. 
God  shall  rise,  and  shining  o'er  you, 

Change  to  day  the  gloom  of  night : 
He,  the  Lord,  shall  be  your  Glory, 

God  your  everlasting  Light. 

William  Cowper.  1779. 


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582  7«.  a 

"HAT  are  these  in  bright  array, 
This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day 
Hymning  one  triumphant  song  ? 
"Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 
Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power, 
Wisdom,  riches  to  obtain, 
New  dominion  every  hour." 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod ; 

These  from  great  affliction  came ; 
Now,  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  His  Almighty  Name, 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor-palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 


HEAVEN.  865 

Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  ; 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead  : 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs  ; 

Perfect  love  dispels  all  fears ; 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  the  tears. 

James  Montgomery.  1819, 

583  6.6.8.4.  D. 

THE  goodly  land  I  see, 
With  peace  and  plenty  blest ! 
A  land  of  sacred  li  berty, 

And  endless  rest. 
There  milk  and  honey  flow, 
And  oil  and  wine  abound, 
And  trees  of  life  for  ever  grow, 
With  mercy  crowned. 

2  There  dwells  the  Lord  our  King, 

The  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin, 

The  Prince  of  Peace  ; 
On  Zion's  sacred  height 

His  Kingdom  still  maintains  ; 
And  glorious,  with  His  saints  in  light, 

For  ever  reigns. 

3  He  keeps  His  own  secure ; 

He  guards  them  by  His  side ; 
Arrays  in  garments  white  and  pure 

His  spotless  Bride; 
With  streams  of  sacred  bliss, 

With  groves  of  living  joys, 
With  all  the  fruits  of  paradise, 

He  still  supplies. 
55 


866  DEATH    AND    ETERNITY. 

4  Before  the  great  Three-One 

They  all  exulting  stand, 
And  tell  the  wonders  He  hath  done 

Through  all  their  land  : 
The  listening  spheres  attend, 

And  swell  the  growing  fame  ; 
And  sing,  in  songs  which  never  end, 

The  wondrous  Name. 

Thomas  Olivers.  1770. 

584  6.6.8.4.  D. 

THE  God  Who  reigns  on  high 
The  great  archangels  sing, 
And  "  Holy,  holy,  holy,"  cry, 
"  Almighty  King ! 
Who  was  and  is  the  same, 
And  evermore  shall  be ; 
Jehovah,  Father,  great  I  am, 
We  worship  Thee." 

2  Before  the  Saviour's  face 
The  ransomed  nations  bow, 

O'erwhelmed  at  His  almighty  grace, 
For  ever  new : 
He  shows  His  prints  of  love  ; 
They  kindle  to  a  flame, 
And  sound,  through  all  the  worlds  above, 
The  slaughtered  Lamb. 

3  The  whole  triumphant  host 
Give  thanks  to  God  on  high ; 

"Hail,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  P 
They  ever  cry : 
Hail,  Abraham's  God,  and  mine ! 
I  join  the  heavenly  lays ; 
All  might  and  majesty  are  Thine, 
And  endless  praise. 

Thomas  Olivers.  1770. 


HEAVEN.  867 

585  s.  m. 

FOREVER  with  the  Lord  ! 
Amen !  so  let  it  be  ; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 
Tis  immortality. 

2  Here  in  the  body  pent, 
Absent  from  Him  I  roam, 

Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  Home. 

3  My  Father's  House  on  high, 
Home  of  my  soul !    how  near 

At  times,  to  faith's  far-seeing  eye, 
The  golden  gates  appear  ! 

4  Ah,  then  my  spirit  faints 
To  reach  the  land  I  love, 

The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 
Jerusalem  above. ! 

5  Forever  with  the  Lord  ! 
Father,  if  'tis  Thy  will, 

The  promise  of  that  faithful  word 
E'en  here  to  me  fulfill. 

6  Be  Thou  at  my  right  hand, 
Then  can  I  never  fail ; 

Uphold  Thou  me,  and  I  shall  stand  ; 
Fight,  and  I  must  prevail. 

7  So  when  my  latest  breath 
Shall  rend  the  veil  in  twain, 

By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 
And  Life  eternal  gain. 

8  Knowing  as  I  am  known, 
How  shall  I  love  that  word, 

And  oft  repeat  before  the  throne, 
"  Forever  with  the  Lord ! ' ' 

James  Montgomery.  1835. 


868  DEATH    AND    ETERNITY. 

586  Hora  Novissima.  7.6.  D. 

BRIEF  life  is  here  our  portion  : 
Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care ; 
The  Life  that  knows  no  ending, 

The  tearless  Life,  is  there. 
O  happy  retribution ! 

Short  toil,  eternal  rest, 
For  mortals  and  for  sinners 
A  mansion  with  the  blest ! 

2  That  we  should  look,  poor  wanderers, 

To  have  our  Home  on  high ! 
That  worms  should  seek  for  dwellings 

Beyond  the  starry  sky ! 
And  now  we  fight  the  battle, 

But  then  shall  wear  the  crown 
Of  full  and  everlasting 

And  passionless  renown. 

3  For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  Country ! 

Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep  ; 
For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep : 
The  mention  of  thy  glory 

Is  unction  to  the  breast, 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 

And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 

4  Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean  ! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day  ! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 

To  pilgrims  far  away ! 
Upon  the  Rock  of  Ages 

They  raise  thy  holy  tower : 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 

And  thine  the  golden  dower. 


HEAVEN.  869 

5  There  glory  yet  unheard  of 

Shall  shed  abroad  its  ray, 
Kesolving  all  enigmas, 

An  endless  Sabbath  day. 
There  God,  our  King  and  Portion, 

In  fullness  of  His  grace, 
Shall  we  behold  for  ever, 

And  worship  face  to  face ! 

Bernard  de  Morlaix,  ab.  1150. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Neale.  1851. 

587  7.6.  D. 

JERUSALEM  the  golden, 
With  milk  and  honey  blest ! 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest : 
I  know  not,  O  I  know  not, 

What  social  joys  are  there  ! 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  light  beyond  compare  ! 

2  And  when  I  fain  would  sing  them 

My  spirit  fails  and  faints, 
And  vainly  would  it  image 

Th'  assembly  of  the  saints. 
They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 

Conjubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng  : 

3  There  is  the  Throne  of  David ; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  song  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  shout  of  them  that  feast ; 
And  they  who,  with  their  Leader, 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white  ! 

Bernard  de  Morlaix,  ab.  1150. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Neale.  185  L 


870  DEATH   AND   ETERNITY. 

588  7.6.  D. 

JERUSALEM  the  glorious! 
The  glory  of  the  elect ! 
O  dear  and  future  vision 

That  eager  hearts  expect : 
E'en  now  by  faith  I  see  thee : 

E'en  here  thy  walls  discern ; 
To  thee  my  thoughts  are  kindled, 
And  strive,  and  pant,  and  yearn. 

2  Jerusalem  the  only, 

That  look'st  from  heaven  below  ! 
In  thee  is  all  my  glory ; 

In  me  is  all  my  woe ! 
And  though  my  body  may  not, 

My  spirit  seeks  thee  fain, 
Till  flesh  and  earth  return  me 

To  earth  and  flesh  again. 

3  O  land  that  seest  no  sorrow ! 

O  state  that  fearest  no  strife ! 
O  princely  land  of  glory ! 

O  realm  and  home  of  life ! 
Exult,  O  dust  and  ashes, 

The  Lord  shall  be  thy  part : 
His  only,  His  for  ever, 

Thou  shalt  be,  and  thou  art ! 

Bernard  de  Morlaix.  ab.  1150. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Neale,  1851.  a 


ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 


WORSHIP  IN  GENERAL. 

Oo9  Monarche  alter  Ding.  L.  M. 

LORD  of  all  worlds,  Whom  angels  fear, 
To  Whom  Heaven's  hosts  their  voices  raise ! 
As  earth  and  dust  Thy  bounties  share, 
Let  earth  and  dust  attempt  Thy  praise. 

2  Of  all,  Thou  the  Beginning  art ; 

Of  all  things,  Thou  alone  the  End  ; 
O  fix  on  Thee  my  steadfast  heart, 
To  Thee  let  all  my  being  tend. 

3  Lord,  Thou  art  Light ;  Thy  smallest  ray 

No  shade  or  variation  knows  ; 
My  inward  darkness  drive  away, 
As  when  Thy  light  on  chaos  rose. 

4  Lord,  Thou  art  Love  ;  forth  from  Thee  flow 

Exhaustless  streams  that  glad  the  skies ; 
Grant  that  I  too  Thy  love  may  know, 
And  taste  the  bliss  Thy  grace  supplies. 

5  Lord,  Thou  art  Life  ;  whatever  lives 

Hath  had  its  life  and  spring  from  Thee  ; 
Life  to  the  dead  Thy  Spirit  gives, 
Impart  that  blessed  life  to  me. 

6  Lord,  Thou  art  good  ;  and  Thou  alone ; 

No  other  good  let  me  desire ; 
Be  Thou  my  portion,  Thou  mine  own, 
Nor  let  me  dream  of  blessing  higher. 

871 


872  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

7  So  shall  my  every  power  to  Thee 
In  thankful  praise  for  ever  rise, 
And  my  whole  soul  and  body  be 
One,  holy,  living  sacrifice. 

Johann  A.  Freylinghausen.  1714. 
Tr.  Moravian  Col.  1754. 
Revised.  1890. 


590  8.7.4.7. 

PRAISE,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven  : 
To  His  feet  thy  tribute  briug ; 
Ransomed,  healed,  restored,  forgiven, 
Who  like  thee  His  praise  can  sing  ? 

Praise  Him,  praise  Him, 
Praise  the  everlasting  King. 

2  Praise  Him  for  His  grace  and  favor 

To  our  fathers  in  distress  ; 
Praise  Him,  still  the  same  as  ever, 
Slow  to  chide,  and  swift  to  bless : 

Praise  Him,  praise  Him, 
Glorious  in  His  faithfulness. 

3  Father-like  He  tends  and  spares  us, 

Well  our  feeble  frame  He  knows  ; 
In  His  hand  He  gently  bears  us, 
Rescues  us  from  all  our  foes : 
Praise  Him,  praise  Him, 
Widely  as  His  mercy  flows. 

4  Angels  in  the  height  adore  Him, 

Who  behold  Him  face  to  face ; 
Sun  and  moon  bow  down  before  Him ; 
Dwellers  in  all  time  and  space : 

Praise  Him,  praise  Him, 
Praise  with  us  the  God  of  grace. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte.  1834. 


SUNDAY.  873 

SUNDAY. 

591  S.  M. 

THIS  is  the  day  of  light, 
Let  there  be  light  to-day  ; 
O  Dayspring,  rise  upon  our  night, 
And  chase  its  gloom  away. 

2  This  is  the  day  of  rest, 

Our  failing  strength  renew  ! 
On  weary  brain  and  troubled  breast 
Shed  Thou  Thy  fresh'ning  dew. 

3  This  is  the  day  of  peace, 

Thy  peace  our  spirits  fill  ; 
Bid  Thou  all  ill  and  discord  cease, 
The  waves  of  strife  be  still. 

4  This  is  the  day  of  prayer, 

Let  earth  to  heaven  draw  near  ; 
Lift  up  our  hearts  to  seek  Thee  there, 
Come  down  to  meet  us  here. 

5  This  is  the  first  of  days, 

Send  forth  Thy  quickening  breath, 
And  wake  dead  souls  to  love  and  praise, 
O  Vanquisher  of  death  ! 

John  Ellerton.  1867- 

592  Hallelujah  schoner  Mor gen.  8.7.7.7. 

ALLELUIA  !  Fairest  morning ! 
Fairer  than  our  words  can  say ! 
Down  we  lay  the  heavy  burden 
Of  life's  toil  and  care  to-day : 
While  this  morn  of  joy  and  love 
Brings  fresh  vigor  from  above. 

2  Sunday,  full  of  holy  glory  ! 

Sweetest  rest-day  of  the  soul ! 
•     Light  upon  a  world  of  darkness 

From  thy  blessed  moments  roll ! 


874  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Holy,  happy,  heavenly  day, 
Thou  canst  charm  our  grief  away. 

3  In  the  gladness  of  His  worship 

I  will  seek  my  joy  to-day : 
It  is  then  I  learn  the  fullness 
Of  the  grace  for  which  I  pray, 
When  the  word  of  life  is  given, 
Like  the  Saviour's  voice  from  heaven. 

4  Let  the  day  with  Thee  be  ended, 

As  with  Thee  it  has  begun ; 
And  Thy  blessing,  Lord,  be  granted, 
Till  earth's  days  and  weeks  are  done : 
That  at  last  Thy  servant  may 
Keep  eternal  Sabbath-day. 


Jonathan  Krause.  1739. 
Tr.  Jane  Borthwlck.  1858.  a. 


593  Opening.  C.  M. 

LORD,  our  languid  souls  inspire, 
For  here,  we  trust,  Thou  art ! 
Send  down  a  coal  of  heavenly  fire 
To  warm  each  waiting  heart. 


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2  Dear  Shepherd  of  Thy  people,  hear, 

Thy  presence  now  display  ; 
As  Thou  hast  given  a  place  for  prayer, 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

3  Show  us  some  tokens  of  Thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hearts  to  raise ; 
And  pour  Thy  blessings  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

4  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye, 

The  humble  mind,  bestow  ; 
And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
To  make  our  graces  grow. 


ADVENT,    CHRISTMAS,    EPIPHANY.  875 

5  May  we  in  faith  receive  Thy  Word, 
In  faith  present  our  prayers, 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 

John  Newton.  1779. 

594  Closing.  10s. 

SAVIOUR,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name  we  raise 
With  one  accord  our  parting  hymn  of  praise ; 
Once  more  we  bless  Thee  ere  our  worship  cease, 
Then,  lowly  bending,  wait  Thy  word  of  peace. 

2  Grant  us  Thy  peace  upon  our  homeward  way ; 
With  Thee  began,  with  Thee  shall  end  the  day ; 
Guard  Thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the  hearts  from  shame, 
That  in  this  house  have  called  upon  Thy  Name. 

3  Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord,  through  the  coming  night, 
Turn  Thou  for  us  its  darkness  into  light ; 

From  harm  and  danger  keep  Thy  children  free, 
For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to  Thee. 

4  Grant  us  Thy  peace  throughout  our  earthly  life, 
Our  balm  in  sorrow,  and  our  stay  in  strife ; 
Then,  when  Thy  voice  shall  bid  our  conflict  cease, 
Call  us,  O  Lord,  to  Thine  eternal  peace. 

John  EUerton.  1866.  a. 


ADVENT,  CHRISTMAS,  EPIPHANY. 

595  L-  M. 

JESUS,  Thy  Church  with  longing  eyes 
For  Thine  expected  coming  waits  : 
When  will  the  promised  light  arise, 
And  glory  beam  from  Zion's  gates  ? 

2  E'en  now,  when  tempests  round  us  fall, 
And  wintry  clouds  o'ercast  the  sky, 
Thy  words  with  pleasure  we  recall, 
And  deem  that  our  redemption's  nigh. 


876  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

3  Come,  gracious  Lord,  our  hearts  renew, 

Our  foes  repel,  our  wrongs  redress, 
Man's  rooted  enmity  subdue, 

And  crown  Thy  Gospel  with  success. 

4  O  come,  and  reign  o'er  every  land  ; 

Let  Satan  from  his  throne  be  hurled. 
All  nations  bow  to  Thy  command, 
And  grace  revive  a  dying  world. 

5  Teach  us  in  watchfulness  and  prayer 

To  wait  for  the  appointed  hour ; 
And  fit  us  by  Thy  grace  to  share 

The  triumphs  of  Thy  conquering  power. 

William  Hiley  Bathhurst.  1831. 


T 


500  Det  kimer  nu  til  Julefest.  L.  M. 

| HE  happy  Christmas  comes  once  more, 
The  heavenly  Guest  is  at  the  door, 
The  blessed  words  the  shepherds  thrill, 
The  joyous  tidings :  Peace,  good-will. 

2  The  lowly  Saviour  meekly  lies, 
Laid  off  the  splendor  of  the  skies  ; 
No  crown  bedecks  his  forehead  fair, 
No  pearl,  nor  gem,  nor  silk  is  there. 

3  O  holy  Child,  Thy  manger  gleams 
Till  earth  and  heaven  glow  with  its  beams, 
Till  midnight  noon's  bright  light  has  won, 
And  Jacob's  Star  outshines  the  sun. 

4  Thou  Patriarch's  joy,  Thou  Prophet's  song, 
Thou  heavenly  Day-Spring,  looked-for  long, 
Thou  Son  of  Man,  Incarnate  Word, 
Great  David's  Son.  great  David's  Lord ! 

5  Come,  Jesus,  glorious  heavenly  Guest, 
Keep  Thine  own  Christmas  in  our  breast, 


ADVENT,    CHRISTMAS,    EPIPHANY.  877 

Then  David's  harpstrings,  hushed  so  long, 
Shall  swell  our  Jubilee  of  song. 

From  the  Banish.  Oh.  Porterfleld  Krauth.  1868. 

O*/  4  Gelobet  seist  Du,  Jesu  Christ.  L.  M. 

ALL  praise,  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to  Thee, 
Who  condescendest  man  to  be  1 
Of  Virgin-mother  born  on  earth, 
The  angels  celebrate  Thy  Birth. 

2  Th'  Eternal  Father's  only  Son 
Accepts  a  manger  for  His  throne ; 
Arrayed  in  our  poor  flesh  and  blood, 
Now  comes  to  us  th'  eternal  Good. 

3  The  Lord  Who  fills  all  worlds,  all  space, 
A  virgin's  arms  do  now  embrace ! 

In  infant  form  before  us  lies 

He  Who  upholds  both  earth  and  skies ! 

4  The  midnight  brings  th'  eternal  Light ; 
A  newborn  glory  gilds  the  night ; 

It  shines  the  darkness  far  away, 
To  make  us  children  of  the  day. 

5  The  Father's  Son,  true  God  of  God, 
Now  takes  this  world  for  His  abode, 
And  in  our  human  life  appears, 

To  lift  us  from  this  vale  of  tears ! 

6  In  mercy  to  our  fallen  race, 

In  poverty  He  takes  His  place, 
That  heavenly  riches  we  may  own, 
And  dwell  as  angels  round  His  Throne ! 

7  All  this  for  us,  Thou,  Lord,  hast  done, 
And  thus  Thy  matchless  goodness  shown ; 
For  this  all  Christendom  now  sings, 
And  thanks  eternal  to  Thee  brings. 

Martin  Luther.  1524. 

Tr.  Joseph  A.  Seiss.  1890. 


878  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

598  11.10. 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid ; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dewdrops  are  shining, 

Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall ; 
Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Edom  and  offerings  divine  ? 
Gems  of  the  mountain  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine  ? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favor  secure  ; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 

Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid ; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

Reginald  Heber.  1811. 


s: 


599  7s.  D. 

1 ONGS  of  thankfulness  and  praise, 
Jesus,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise, 
Manifested  by  the  star 
To  the  sages  from  afar ; 
Branch  of  Royal  David's  stem 
In  Thy  Birth  at  Bethlehem ; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 


THE   LENTEN    SEASON.  879 

Manifest  at  Jordan's  stream, 
Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  supreme ; 
And  at  Can  a  wedding-guest 
In  Thy  Godhead  manifest ; 
Manifest  in  power  Divine, 
Changing  water  into  wine  ; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

Manifest  in  making  whole 
Palsied  limbs  and  fainting  soul ; 
Manifest  in  valiant  fight, 
Quelling  all  the  devil's  might ; 
Manifest  in  gracious  will, 
Ever  bringing  good  from  ill ; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

Grant  us  grace  to  see  Thee,  Lord, 
Present  in  Thy  holy  Word  ; 
May  we  imitate  Thee  now, 
And  be  pure,  as  pure  art  Thou ; 
That  we  like  to  Thee  may  be, 
At  Thy  great  Epiphany  ; 
And  may  praise  Thee,  ever  blest, 
God  in  man  made  manifest. 

Christopher  Wordsworth.  1862. 


THE  LENTEN  SEASON. 

f  100  Summi  largitor  prcemii.  CM.  P. 

THOU  Who  dost  to  man  accord 
His  highest  prize,  his  best  reward ; 
Thou  Hope  of  all  our  race ; 
Jesus,  to  Thee  we  now  draw  near, 
Our  earnest  supplications  hear, 
Who  humbly  seek  Thy  face. 


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880  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

2  With  self-accusing  voice  within, 
Our  conscience  tells  of  many  a  sin 

In  thought  and  word  and  deed: 
O  cleanse  that  conscience  from  all  stain, 
The  penitent  restore  again, 

From  every  burden  freed. 

3  If  Thou  reject  us,  who  shall  give 
Our  fainting  spirits  strength  to  live  ? 

'Tis  Thine  alone  to  spare ; 
With  cleansed  hearts  to  pray  aright 
And  find  acceptance  in  Thy  sight, 

Be  this  our  lowly  prayer. 

4  O  blessed  Trinity,  bestow 

Thy  pardoning  grace  on  us  below, 

And  shield  us  evermore ; 
Until  within  Thy  courts  above, 
We  see  Thy  face,  and  sing  Thy  love, 

And  with  Thy  saints  adore. 

Gregory  I.,d.  604. 
Tr.  J.  W.  Hewett.  1859.  a 

601  cm. 

LOBD,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne, 
And  our  confessions  pour, 
Teach  us  to  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  hate  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  broken  spirits,  pitying,  see ; 

True  penitence  impart ; 
Then  let  a  kindling  glance  from  Thee 
Beam  hope  upon  the  heart. 

3  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 

May  we  our  wills  resign ; 
And  not  a  thought  our  bosom  share, 
Which  is  not  wholly  Thine. 


THE    LENTEN    SEASON.  881 

Let  faith  each  weak  petition  fill, 

And  waft  it  to  the  skies, 
And  teach  our  hearts  'tis  goodness  still 

That  grants  it,  or  denies. 

Joseph  Dacre  Carlyle.  1802 


602  8.7.4.7. 

FROM  Thy  habitation  holy, 
Spirit  of  all  truth,  descend, 
While  we  sinners,  poor  and  lowly, 
At  Thy  throne  of  mercy  bend : 

Help  our  weakness, 
And  a  gracious  answer  send  ! 

2  Come  Thou,  as  the  dew  of  Hermon 
Softly  falls  on  Zion's  hill: 
Let  us  in  Thy  strength  determine 
Henceforth  to  obey  Thy  will. 

Dwell  within  us : 
Let  Thy  grace  our  bosoms  fill. 

8  Brooding  o'er  us,  as  on  chaos, 
Cause  our  darkness  to  retreat ; 
Shine  into  our  hearts,  and  lay  us 
Humbled  at  Thy  mercy-seat ; 

Guide  us — use  us 
As  Thy  sovereign  love  sees  meet. 

4  When  we  tread  the  waves  of  Jordan, 
O  be  near  us,  Sacred  Guest ! 
Seal  to  us  our  hope  of  pardon; 
Dove-like  o'er  each  billow's  crest 

Do  Thou  hover, 
Guiding  to  eternal  rest. 

1  John  Ross  Macduff.  1853. 

56 


882  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

603  l.  m. 

WITH  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh, 
A  trembling  sinner,  Lord,  I  cry  ; 
Thy  pardoning  grace  is  rich  and  free  ; 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me  ! 

2  I  smite  upon  my  troubled  breast, 

With  deep  and  conscious  guilt  oppressed, 
Christ  and  His  Cross  my  only  plea ; 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me  ! 

3  Nor  alms,  nor  deeds  that  I  have  done, 
Can  for  a  single  sin  atone ; 

To  Calvary  alone  I  flee  ; 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me ! 

4  And  when,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell, 
With  all  the  ransomed  throng  I  dwell, 
My  raptured  song  shall  ever  be, 

God  hath  been  merciful  to  me. 

Cornelius  Elven.  1852. 

604  7s. 

LOED,  to  whom  except  to  Thee 
Shall  our  wandering  spirits  go — 
Thee  Whom  it  is  light  to  see, 
And  eternal  life  to  know  ? 

2  Lord,  to  whom  except  to  Thee 

Shall  we  go  when  ills  betide  ? 
Who,  except  Thyselfj  can  be 

Hope,  and  help,  and  strength,  and  guide  ? 

3  Who  can  cleanse  the  soul  from  sin, 

Hear  the  prayer,  and  seal  the  vow? 
Who  can  fill  the  void  within, 
Blessed  Saviour,  who  but  Thou? 


THE    LENTEN    SEASON.  883 

4  Therefore  evermore  I'll  give 

Thanks  and  praise,  my  God,  to  Thee  ; 
Evermore  in  Thee  I  live, 
Evermore  live  Thou  in  me. 

John  S.  B,  MonseU.  1862. 

605  ios. 

WEARY  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my  sin, 
I  look  at  heaven,  and  long  to  enter  in  : 
But  there  no  evil  thing  may  find  a  home  ; 
And  yet  I  hear  a  voice  that  bids  me  come. 

2  So  vile  I  am,  how  dare  I  hope  to  stand 
In  the  pure  glory  of  that  holy  land, 
Before  the  whiteness  of  that  throne  appear  ? 
Yet,  there  are  hands  stretched  out  to  draw  me  near. 

3  The  while  I  fain  would  tread  the  heavenly  way, 
Seems  evil  ever  with  me  day  by  day ; 

Yet  on  mine  ears  the  gracious  tidings  fall, 
Repent,  confess,  thou  shalt  be  loosed  from  all. 

4  It  is  the  voice  of  Jesus  that  I  hear  ; 

His  are  the  hands  stretched  out  to  draw  me  near ; 
And  His  the  Blood  that  can  for  all  atone, 
And  set  me  faultless  there  before  the  Throne. 

5  'Twas  He  who  found  me  on  the  deathly  wild, 
And  made  me  heir  of  Heaven,  the  Father's  child, 
And  day  by  day,  whereby  my  soul  may  live, 
Gives  me  His  grace  of  pardon,  and  will  give. 

6  O  great  Absolver,  grant  my  soul  may  wear 
The  lowliest  garb  of  penitence  and  prayer, 
That  in  Thy  Father's  courts  my  glorious  dress 
May  be  the  garment  of  Thy  righteousness. 

Samuel  J.  Stone.  1866. 


884  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

THE  PASSION  SEASON. 

GOO  VexiUa  Regis  prodeunt.  L.  M. 

THE  Royal  Standard  forward  goes, 
The  Sacred  Cross  refulgent  glows, 
"Where  He  in  flesh,  our  flesh  Who  made, 
Our  sentence  bore,  our  ransom  paid. 

2  From  His  pierced  hands  and  riven  side 
Flows  forth  the  precious  crimson  tide, 
To  cleanse  us  in  the  mystic  flood 

Of  "Water  mingled  with  His  Blood. 

3  Fulfilled  is  now  what  David  told 
In  song  prophetic,  sung  of  old, 
That  God  should  King  of  nations  be, 
Kuling  and  reigning  from  the  Tree. 

4  O  Tree  of  glory,  Tree  most  fair, 
Ordained  those  holy  Limbs  to  bear! 
Empurpled  o'er  and  o'er  it  stood — 
Empurpled  by  our  Saviour's  Blood. 

5  How  blest  upon  those  Branches  then 
Hung  the  best  gifts  of  God  to  men  ! 

A  Balance  where  the  price  was  weighed — 
The  ransom-price  for  sinners  paid ! 

6  O  wondrous  Cross ! — Great  Victim,  hail ! 
Thy  glorious  Passion  must  avail ; 

The  very  Life  hath  Death  endured, 
And  by  that  Death  our  life  procured. 

Fortunatus,  d.'5G9. 
Tr.  Composite.  1890. 


607  l-m. 

E  sing  the  praise  of  Him  Who  died 
Of  Him  Who  died  upon  the  Cross; 
The  sinner's  hope  let  men  deride, 
For  this  we  count  the  world  but  loss. 


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THE   PASSION   SEASON.  885 

2  Inscribed  upon  that  Cross  we  see, 

In  shining  letters,  God  is  Love. 
He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  tree, 
He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

3  The  Cross !  it  takes  our  guilt  away, 

It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up  ; 

It  cheers  with  hope  the  gloomy  day, 

And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup. 

4  It  makes  the  coward  spirit  brave, 

And  nerves  the  feeble  arm  for  fight ; 
It  takes  the  terror  from  the  grave, 

And  gilds  the  bed  of  death  with  light. 

5  The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  woe, 

The  measure  and  the  pledge  of  love, 
The  sinner's  refuge  here  below, 

The  angels'  theme  in  heaven  above. 

Thomas  Kelly.  1815. 

608  C.  M.  D. 

THEE,  Jesus,  suffering,  crucified, 
Thee,  dead  and  in  the  grave, 
Thee,  ris'n,  ascended,  glorified, 
With  power  all  flesh  to  save : 
O  God  Incarnate,  Thee  we  pray, 

By  Thine  own  Life  diviue, 
Wash  Thou  our  many  sins  away 
In  that  dear  Blood  of  Thine. 

2  Blest  Saviour,  from  all  fleshly  taint 

Our  spirits  purge  within, 
Nor  suffer  our  sad  hearts  to  faint 

With  unforgiven  sin. 
O,  by  Thy  tears  so  meekly  poured 

For  sorrows  not  Thine  own, 
Forth  from  our  breasts,  Eternal  Lord, 

Pluck  out  the  heart  of  stone. 


886  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

3  Our  love  from  this  world  more  and  more 

By  Thy  sweet  grace  withdraw, 
To  love  Thee,  praise  Thee,  and  adore, 

And  muse  upon  Thy  law, 
So  may  we  to  Thy  Holy  Hill 

In  Thy  blest  time  ascend  ; 
And  do  Thou  here  control  our  will, 

And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

Edward  CaswaU.  1858.  a. 

609  8.7.  D. 

SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
Which  before  the  Cross  I  spend, 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing 

From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 
Here  I'd  rest,  forever  viewing 

Mercy  poured  in  streams  of  blood  ; 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

2  Truly  blessed  is  this  station, 

Low  before  His  Cross  to  lie, 
While  I  see  Divine  compassion 

Beaming  in  His  gracious  eye. 
Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven, 

While  upon  the  Lamb  I  gaze ; 
Love  I  much  ?     I've  much  forgiven, 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

3  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 

With  my  tears  His  feet  I'd  bathe ; 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 

Life  deriving  through  His  death. 
Lord,  in  ceaseless  contemplation 

Fix  my  thankful  heart  on  Thee, 
Till  I  taste  Thy  full  salvation, 

And  Thine  unveiled  glory  see. 

James  Allen.  1757. 
Walter  Shirley.  1770.  a. 


RESURRECTION  AND  ASCENSION.  887 

RESURRECTION  AND  ASCENSION. 

610  H  M. 

THE  happy  morn  is  come ! 
The  Saviour  leaves  the  grave  I 
He  triumphs  o'er  the  tomb, 

Omnipotent  to  save. 
Captivity  is  captive  led, 
Since  Jesus  liveth  that  was  dead. 

2  Who  to  our  charge  shall  lay 

Iniquity  and  guilt ; 
The  curse  is  done  away 

By  Him  Whose  blood  was  spilt; 
Captivity  is  captive  led, 
Since  Jesus  liveth  that  was  dead. 

3  Conquered  is  Death  and*  Hell ; 

Believers  now  are  free; 
The  glorious  tidings  tell, 

Bear  them  o'er  land  and  sea : 
Captivity  is  captive  led, 
Since  Jesus  liveth  that  was  dead. 

4  All  hail,  blest  Saviour,  hail ! 

The  Resurrection,  Thou ! 
Thy  kingdom  ne'er  shall  fail ; 

To  Thee  shall  nations  bow. 
Captivity  is  captive  led, 
Since  Jesus  liveth  that  was  dead. 

Thomas  Haweis.  1792.  a. 

611  8.7.  D. 

ALLELUIA!  Alleluia! 
Hearts  to  heaven,  and  voices  raise ; 
Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  gladness, 
Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  praise. 
He  Who  on  the  Cross  a  Victim 

For  the  world's  salvation  bled, 
Jesus  Christ,  the  King  of  Glory, 
Now  is  risen  from  the  dead ! 


888  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

2  Now  the  iron  bars  are  broken ; 

Christ  from  death  to  life  is  born, — 
Glorious  life,  and  life  immortal, 

On  this  holy  Easter  morn. 
Christ  hath  triumphed,  and  we  conquer 

By  His  mighty  enterprise : 
We  with  Christ  to  life  eternal 

By  His  Resurrection  rise. 

3  Christ  is  risen,  we  are  risen : 

Shed  on  us  Thy  heavenly  grace, 
Rain,  and  dew,  and  gleams  of  glory, 

From  the  brightness  of  Thy  face ; 
That  we,  Lord,  with  hearts  in  heaven, 

Here  on  earth  may  fruitful  be, 
And  by  angel-hands  be  gathered, 

And  be  ever  safe  with  Thee. 

Christopher  Wordsworth.  1865. 

012  Christus  ist  erstanden.  7s.  4. 

CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  again  ; 
Christ  hath  broken  every  chain ; 
Hark,  angelic  voices  cry, 
Singing  evermore  on  high, 

Alleluia! 

2  He  Who  gave  for  us  His  life, 
Who  for  us  endured  the  strife, 
Is  our  Paschal  Lamb  to-day ; 
We,  too,  sing  for  joy,  and  say, 

Alleluia ! 

3  He  Who  bore  all  pain  and  loss 
Comfortless  upon  the  Cross, 
Lives  in  glory  now  on  high, 
Pleads  for  us  and  hears  our  cry : 

Alleluia ! 


RESURRECTION   AND   ASCENSION.  889 

He  Who  slumbered  in  the  grave, 
Is  exalted  now  to  save  ; 
Now  through  Christendom  it  rings 
That  the  Lamb  is  King  of  kings, 
Alleluia ! 

Thou  our  Paschal  Lamb  indeed, 
Christ,  Thy  ransomed  people  feed ; 
Take  our  sins  and  guilt  away, 
That  we  all  may  siug  for  aye, 

Alleluia! 

Michael  Weisse.  1531. 

Tr.  Catherine   Wink  worth.  1858. 


(_)X3  Finita  jam  sunt  predict.  8.8.8.4. 

THE  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done ! 
The  victory  of  life  is  won ; 
The  song  of  triumph  has  begun, 
Hallelujah! 

2  The  pow'rs  of  Death  have  done  their  worst, 
But  Christ  their  legions  hath  dispersed  ; 
Let  shouts  of  holy  joy  outburst, 

Hallelujah ! 

3  The  three  sad  days  are  quickly  sped  ; 
He  rises  glorious  from  the  dead : 
All  glory  to  our  risen  Head ! 

Hallelujah! 

4  He  closed  the  yawning  gates  of  Hell ; 
The  bars  from  Heav'ns  high  portals  fell ! 
Let  hymns  of  praise  His  triumphs  tell! 

Hallelujah ! 

5  Lord  !  by  the  stripes  which  wounded  Thee, 
From  Death's  dread  sting  Thy  servants  free, 
That  we  may  live,  and  sing  to  Thee, 

Hallelujah ! 


Ancient  Latin. 
Tr.  Francis  Pott. 


890  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 


S1 


614  8.7.  D. 

EE  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph ; 
See  the  King  in  royal  state, 
Riding  on  the  clouds,  His  chariot 

To  His  heavenly  palace  gate ! 
Hark  !  the  choir  of  angel  voices, 

Joyful  alleluias  sing, 
And  the  portals  high  are  lifted, 
To  receive  their  heavenly  King. 

2  Who  is  this  that  comes  in  glory, 
With  the  trump  of  jubilee? 

Lord  of  battles,  God  of  armies, 

He  hath  gained  the  victory! 
He  Who  on  the  Cross  did  suffer, 

He  Who  from  the  grave  arose, 
He  hath  vanquished  sin  and  Satan, 

He  by  death  hath  spoiled  His  foes. 

3  Now  our  heavenly  Aaron  enters, 
With  His  Blood  within  the  veil ; 

Joshua  now  is  come  to  Canaan, 
And  the  kings  before  Him  quail ; 

Now  He  plants  the  tribes  of  Israel 
In  their  promised  resting-place ; 

Now  our  great  Elijah  offers 
Double  portion  of  His  grace. 

4  He  hath  raised  our  human  nature 
On  the  clouds  to  God's  right  hand: 

There  we  sit  in  heavenly  places, 
There  with  Him  in  glory  stand : 

Jesus  reigns,  adored  by  angels : 
Man  with  God  is  on  the  throne : 

Mighty  Lord,  in  Thine  Ascension 
We  by  faith  behold  our  own. 

Christopher  Wordsworth.  1862. 


JESUS    GLORIFIED.  891 

615  S.  M.  D. 

THOU  art  gone  up  on  high 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
And  round  Thy  throne  unceasingly 
The  songs  of  praise  arise. 
But  we  are  lingering  here, 
With  sin  and  care  oppressed  ; 
Lord,  send  Thy  promised  Comforter, 
And  lead  us  to  Thy  rest ! 

2  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high  ; 

But  Thou  didst  first  come  down, 
Through  earth's  most  bitter  misery 

To  pass  unto  Thy  crown ; 
And  girt  with  griefs  and  fears 

Our  onward  course  must  be ; 
But  only  let  that  path  of  tears 

Lead  us  at  last  to  Thee  ! 

3  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high  : 

But  Thou  shalt  come  again, 
With  all  the  bright  ones  of  the  sky 

Attendant  in  Thy  train. 
O  by  Thy  saving  power 

So  make  us  live  and  die, 
That  we  may  stand  in  that  dread  hour, 

At  Thy  right  hand  on  high ! 

Emma  Leslie  Toke.  1851. 


JESUS  GLORIFIED. 

616  Schonster  Herr  Jesu.  10.7.10.8. 

BEAUTIFUL  Saviour!  King  of  Creation! 
Son  of  God  and  Son  of  man  ! 
Truly  I'd  love  Thee,  truly  I'd  serve  Thee, 
Light  of  my  soul,  my  Joy,  my  Crown. 


892  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

2  Fair  are  the  meadows,  fair  are  the  woodlands, 

Robed  in  flowers  of  blooming  Spring ; 
Jesus  is  fairer,  Jesus  is  purer ; 

He  makes  our  sorrowing  spirit  sing. 

3  Fair  is  the  sunshine,  fair  is  the  moonlight, 

Bright  the  sparkling  stars  on  high  ; 
Jesus  shines  brighter,  Jesus  shines  purer, 
Than  all  the  angels  in  the  sky. 

4  Beautiful  Saviour !  Lord  of  the  nations ! 

Son  of  God  and  Son  of  man  ! 
Glory  and  honor,  praise,  adoration, 
Now  and  for  evermore  be  Thine ! 

From,  ITunster  Ges.  B.  1677. 
Tr.  Joseph  A.  Seiss.  1873. 

617  8.8.6.  D. 

TO  Him  Who  for  our  sins  was  slain, 
To  Him,  for  all  His  dying  pain, 

Sing  we  Hallelujah. 
To  Him  the  Lamb  our  sacrifice; 
Who  gave  His  soul  our  ransom  price, 
Sing  we  Hallelujah ! 

2  To  Him  Who  died  that  we  might  die 
To  sin,  and  live  with  Him  on  high, 

Sing  we  Hallelujah ! 
To  Him  Who  rose  that  we  might  rise 
And  reign  with  Him  beyond  the  skies, 

Sing  we  Hallelujah ! 

3  To  Him  Who  now  for  us  doth  plead 
And  helpeth  us  in  all  our  need, 

Sing  we  Hallelujah! 
To  Him  Who  doth  prepare  on  high 
Our  home  in  immortality, 

Sing  we  Hallelujah! 


JESUS    GLORIFIED.  893 

4  To  Him  Whom  Heaven's  bright  hosts  adore, 
And  give  all  glory  evermore, 

Sing  we  Hallelujah ! 
While  tongues  can  speak  and  ages  run, 
To  God  th'  Eternal  Three  in  One, 

Sing  we  Hallelujah ! 

Arthur  Toser  Russell.  1851.  a. 

618  7.6.  D. 

JESUS,  Thy  love  unbounded, 
So  full,  so  sweet,  so  free, 
Leaves  all  our  doubts  confounded, 

Whene'er  we  think  of  Thee. 
For  us  Thou  cam'st  from  heaven, 

For  us  didst  bleed  and  die, 

That,  ransomed  and  forgiven, 

We  might  ascend  on  high. 

2  We  know  that  Thou  hast  bought  us, 

And  washed  us  in  Thy  Blood  : 
We  know  Thy  grace  hath  brought  us 

As  kings  and  priests  to  God. 
We  know  that  the  blest  morning, 

Long  looked  for  draweth  near, 
When  we,  at  Thy  returning, 

In  glory  shall  appear. 

3  O  let  Thy  love  constrain  us 

To  give  our  hearts  to  Thee ; 
Let  nothing  please  or  pain  us, 

Apart,  O  Lord,  from  Thee: 
Our  joy,  our  one  endeavor, 

Through  suffering,  conflict,  shame, 
To  serve  Thee,  gracious  Saviour, 

And  magnify  Thy  Name. 

Bosworth's  Ch.  Hymns.  1865. 


894  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

619  8.7.  D. 

LAMB  of  God,  we  fall  before  Thee, 
Humbly  trusting  in  Thy  Cross ; 
That  alone  be  all  our  glory, 

All  things  else  are  only  dross. 
Thee  we  own  a  perfect  Saviour, 

Only  Source  of  all  that's  good. 
Every  grace  and  every  favor, 

Comes  to  us  through  Jesus'  Blood. 

2  Jesus  gives  us  true  repentance 

By  His  Spirit  sent  from  heaven  ; 
Whispers  this  transporting  sentence, 

"  Son,  thy  sins  are  all  forgiven." 
Faith  He  grants  us  to  believe  it, 

Grateful  hearts  His  love  to  prize ; 
Want  we  wisdom  ?  He  must  give  it — 

Hearing  ears  and  seeing  eyes. 

3  Jesus  gives  us  pure  affections, 

Wills  to  do  what  He  requires, 
Makes  us  follow  His  directions, 

And  what  He  commands  inspires. 
All  our  prayers,  and  all  our  praises, 

Bightly  offered  in  His  Name, — 
He  that  dictates  them  is  Jesus  ; 

He  that  answers  is  the  same. 

Joseph  Hart  1759 

620  L-  M.    6  lines. 

JESUS,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  All, 
Hear  me,  blest  Saviour,  when  I  call! 
Hear  me,  and  from  Thy  dwelling-place 
Pour  down  the  riches  of  Thy  grace. 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 
So  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 


JESUS    GLORIFIED.  895 

2  Jesus,  too  late  I  Thee  have  sought ; 
How  can  I  love  Thee  as  I  ought  ? 
And  how  extol  Thy  matchless  fame, 
The  glorious  beauty  of  Thy  Name  ? 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  thee  adore, 

O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

3  Jesus,  what  didst  Thou  find  in  me, 
That  Thou  hast  dealt  so  lovingly  ? 

How  great  the  joy  that  Thou  hast  brought ! 

How  far  exceeding  hope  or  thought ! 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 
O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

4  Jesus,  of  Thee  shall  be  my  song ; 
To  Thee  my  heart  and  soul  belong ; 
All  that  I  am  or  have  is  Thine, 

And  Thou,  blest  Saviour,  Thou  art  mine. 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 
O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Henry  Collins.  1854. 
o2X  Jesus  nimmt  die  Sunder  an.  7.8.7.8.7.7. 

FIRST  PART. 

JESUS  sinners  doth  receive ! 
Let  the  lost  and  sorrowing  hear  it ; 
Though  in  sin  and  shame  they  grieve, 
And  Jehovah's  anger  merit. 
Here's  what  can  their  woe  relieve  : 
Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 


2 


No  such  mercy  can  we  claim ; 

But  our  blessed  Lord  hath  spoken  : 
He  hath  sworn  by  His  great  Name, 

And  His  Word  cannot  be  broken. 

Heaven  is  open  !  O  believe, 

Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 


896  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

3  As  the  shepherd  seeks  to  find 

His  lost  sheep  that  from  him  strayeth, 
So  hath  Christ  each  soul  iu  mind, 
And  for  its  salvation  prayeth ; 
Fain  He'd  have  each  wanderer  live — 
Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

4  Come  then,  all  by  guilt  oppressed, 

Jesus  calls,  and  He  would  make  you 
God's  own  children,  pure  and  blest, 
And  to  glory  He  would  take  you ; 
Think  on  this,  and  well  believe, 
Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

Erdmann  Neumeister.  1718. 
Tr.  Composite.  1890. 


I 


G1212  Jesus  nirnmt  die  Sunder  an.  7.8.7.8.7.7. 

SECOND    PART. 

"N  my  grief  I  now  draw  near, 
All  my  sinfulness  confessing ; 
Saviour,  my  petition  hear, 

Grant  me  pardon  and  Thy  blessing  ; 
Help,  O  help  me  to  believe, 
Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

2  Cheered  at  thought  of  peace  with  God, 
Darkness  yields  to  hopeful  brightness ; 

Through  the  merit  of  Thy  Blood 
Scarlet  sins  are  turned  to  whiteness, 
As  I  say,  and  now  believe, 
Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

3  Now  my  conscience  is  at  peace ; 
From  the  law  I  stand  acquitted  ; 

Christ  hath  purchased  my  release, 
And  my  every  sin  remitted. 
Naught  remains  my  soul  to  grieve, 
Jesus  sinners  doth  receive ! 


WHITSUNTIDE   AND    TRINITY,  897 

4  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive, 

Me  hath  taken  to  His  favor,    . 
Opened  heaven  that  I  may  live 
With  my  Lord  at  home  for  ever ; 
While  in  death  this  joy  I  have  : 
Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

Erdmann  Neumeister.  1718. 
Tr.  Composite.  1890. 

623  7s 

CHIEF  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Jesus  shed  His  blood  for  me ; 
Died,  that  I  might  live  on  high ; 
Lives,  that  I  might  never  die. 

2  O  the  height  of  Jesus'  love ! 
Higher  than  the  heavens  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  of  sea, 
Lasting  as  eternity. 

3  Jesus  only  can  impart 

Balm  to  heal  the  smitten  heart ; 
Peace  that  flows  from  sin  forgiven, 
Joy  that  lifts  the  soul  to  heaven. 

4  Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Christ  is  all  in  all  to  me ; 

All  my  wants  to  Him  are  known, 
All  my  sorrows  are  His  own. 

William  McConib.  1849.  a. 


WHITSUNTIDE  AND  TRINITY. 
624  L-  M. 

PIRIT  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love, 
O  shed  Thine  influence  from  above, 
And  still  from  age  to  age  convey 
The  wonders  of  this  sacred  Day. 

57 


S' 


898  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

2  In  every  clime,  by  every  tongue, 
Be  God's  surpassing  glory  sung ; 
Let  all  the  listening  earth  be  taught 
The  wonders  by  our  Saviour  wrought. 

3  Unfailing  Comfort,  heavenly  Guide, 
Still  o'er  Thy  holy  Church  preside; 
Still  let  mankind  Thy  blessings  prove, 
Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love. 

Found.  Hosp.  OM.  1774. 

625  11.12. 

HOLY,  Holy,  Holy!  Lord  God  Almighty! 
Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall  rise  to  Thee; 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  Merciful  and  Mighty ! 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity  ! 

2  Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  all  the  saints  adore  Thee, 

Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around  the  glassy 
sea. 
Cherubim  and  Seraphim,  falling  down  before  Thee; 
Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shall  be. 

3  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !  though  the  darkness  hide  Thee, 

Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory  may  not 
see, 
Only  Thou  art  holy,  there  is  none  beside  Thee, 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 

4  Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  Lord  God  Almighty  ! 

All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thy  Name  in  earth  and 
sky  and  sea ; 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  Merciful  and  Mighty ! 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity ! 

Reginald  Heber.  1827. 
026  8.7.  6  lines. 

LEAD  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 
O'er  the  world's  tempestuous  sea ; 
Guard  us,  guide  us,  keep  us,  feed  us. 
For  we  have  no  help  but  Thee ; 


THE   WORD    AND    CHURCH.  899 

Yet  possessing  Every  blessing, 
If  our  God  our  Father  be. 

Saviour,  breathe  forgiveness  o'er  us ; 

All  our  weakness  Thou  dost  know ; 
Thou  didst  tread  this  earth  before  us, 
Thou  didst  feel  its  keenest  woe  ; 

Lone  and  dreary,  Faint  and  weary, 
Through  the  desert  Thou  didst  go. 

Spirit  of  our  God,  descending, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  joy  ; 
Love  with  every  passion  blending, 
Pleasure  that  can  never  cloy  ; 

Thus  provided,  Pardoned,  guided, 
Nothing  can  our  peace  destroy. 

James  Edmestcn,  1820. 


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THE  WORD  AND  CHURCH. 
627  7.6.  D. 

WORD  of  God  Incarnate, 
O  Wisdom  from  on  high, 
O  Truth  unchanged,  unchanging, 

O  Light  of  our  dark  sky  ; 
We  praise  Thee  for  the  radiance 
That  from  the  hallowed  page, 
A  lantern  to  our  footsteps, 
Shines  on  from  age  to  age. 

The  Church  from  her  dear  Master 

Received  the  gift  divine, 
And  still  that  light  she  lifteth 

O'er  all  the  earth  to  shine. 
It  is  the  golden  casket 

Where  gems  of  truth  are  stored ; 
It  is  the  heaven-drawn  picture 

Of  Christ,  the  living  Word. 


900  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

3  It  floateth  like  a  banner 

Before  God's  host  unfurled ; 
It  shineth  like  a  beacon 

Above  the  darkling  world ; 
It  is  the  chart  and  compass 

That  o'er  life's  surging  sea, 
Midst  mists  and  rocks  and  quicksands, 

Still  guides,  O  Christ,  to  Thee. 

4  O  make  Thy  Church,  dear  Saviour, 

A  lamp  of  burnished  gold, 
To  bear  before  the  nations 

Thy  true  Light  as  of  old, 
O  teach  Thy  wandering  pilgrims 

By  this  their  path  to  trace, 
Till,  clouds  and  darkness  ended, 

They  see  Thee  face  to  face. 

William  Walsham  Haw.  1867 

628  7.6.  D. 

THE  Church's  one  foundation 
Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord ; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  Word  ; 
From  heaven  He  came  and  sought  her 

To  be  His  holy  Bride, 
With  His  own  blood  He  bought  her, 
And  for  her  life  He  died. 

2  Elect  from  every  nation, 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Her  charter  of  salvation 

One  Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Birth ; 
One  holy  Name  she  blesses, 

Partakes  one  holy  Food, 
And  to  one  Hope  she  presses, 

With  every  grace  endued. 


THE   WORD   AND   CHURCH.  901 

3  Though  with  a  scornful  wonder 

Men  see  her  sore  opprest, 
By  schisms  rent  asunder, 

By  heresies  distrest ; 
Yet  saints  their  watch  are  keeping, 

Their  cry  goes  up,  "How  long?" 
And  soon  the  night  of  weeping 

Shall  be  the  morn  of  song. 

4  Mid  toil  and  tribulation, 

And  tumult  of  her  war, 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore  ; 
Till  with  the  vision  glorious 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest, 
And  the  great  Church  victorious 

Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest. 

Samvd,  J.  Stone.  1866. 

629  c.  m. 

0  WHERE  are  kings  and  empires  now, 
Of  old  that  went  and  came  ? 
But,  Lord,  Thy  Church  is  praying  yet, 
A  thousand  years  the  same. 

2  We  mark  her  goodly  battlements, 

And  her  foundations  strong  ; 
We  hear  within  the  solemn  voice 
Of  her  unending  song. 

3  For  not  like  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Thy  holy  Church,  O  Lord  ! 
Though  earthquake  shocks  are  threatening  her, 
And  tempests  are  abroad  ; 

4  Unshaken  as  th'  eternal  hills, 

Immovable  she  stands, 
A  mountain  that  shall  fill  the  earth, 
A  house  not  made  with  hands. 

Arthur  Cleveland  Coxe.  1839. 


902  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

MISSIONS. 
630  8.7.4.7. 

MIGHTY  Lord  !  extend  Thine  empire  ; 
Be  the  truth  with  triumph  crowned ; 
Let  the  lands  that  sit  in  darkness 
Hear  the  glorious  Gospel  sound, 
From  our  borders 
To  the  world's  remotest  bound. 

2  By  Thine  arm,  eternal  Father, 

Scatter  far  the  shades  of  night ; 
Let  the  great  Immanuel's  Kingdom 
Open  like  the  morning  light : 
Let  all  barriers 
Yield  before  Thy  heavenly  might. 

3  Come,  in  all  Thy  Spirit's  power ; 

Come,  Thy  reign  on  earth  restore ; 
In  Thy  strength,  ride  forth  and  conquer, 
Still  advancing  more  and  more, 
Till  all  people, 
Shall  Thy  holy  Name  adore. 

Joseph  Cottle.  1828.  a. 

o3X        Winter  herrscht  noch  weit  auf  Erd en.         8.7.  D. 

WINTER  reigns  o'er  many  a  region 
Many  a  seed-field  fallow  lies  ; 
When,  O  Lord,  shall  come  the  spring-time, 

"With  its  quickening  energies  ? 
When  shall  this  long  night  be  ended  ? 

When  the  morning  dawn  appear? 
When  shall  drought  give  place  to  freshness  ? 
When  these  deserts  bloom  with  cheer  ? 

2  Lord,  Thy  Church  is  ever  praying : 
Now  her  anxious  yearnings  hear  ; 
Speed  the  triumphs  of  Thy  Kingdom ; 
Spread  its  victories  far  and  near. 


MISSIONS.  903 

Own  the  work,  Thy  grace  attend  it, 

Which  we  undertake  for  Thee ; 
Let  a  holy  love  inflame  us  ; 

Kindle  zeal  and  fervency. 

That  Thy  fields  be  rightly  cultured, 

Send  the  laborers  that  we  need, — 
Men  to  light  the  heavy  darkness, 

Sow  the  wastes  with  precious  seed. 
Then  send  down  the  gentle  showers, 

Make  Thy  gracious  sunlight  shine, 
That  each  field  may  joy  with  blessing, 

Bringing  forth  the  fruits  divine. 

By  the  breezes  of  Thy  Spirit, 

Fan  all  deadness  into  life ; 
Bless  the  seeds  to  Thee  upspringing, 

Keep  each  plant  from  blast  and  strife. 
And,  ye  toilers  in  this  seeding, 

Know  the  promise  God  hath  given  ; 
Glorious  crowns  await  the  faithful, 

And  eternal  gains  in  heaven. 

Leonhard  Meisser.  1847. 
Tr.  Joseph  A.  Seiss.  1890. 


0 


632  s  m. 

LORD  our  God,  arise 
The  cause  of  Truth  maintain  ; 
And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world 
Extend  her  blessed  reign. 

Thou  Prince  of  Life,  arise, 

Nor  let  Thy  conquests  cease : 
Far  spread  the  glory  of  Thy  Name, 

And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

Thou,  Holy  Ghost,  arise, 

Exert  Thy  quickening  power, 
And  o'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world 

Thy  light  and  peace  outpour. 


904  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

4  All  on  the  earth,  arise, 

To  God  the  Saviour  sing  ; 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heaven, 
Let  His  high  praises  ring. 

Ralph  Wardkm.  1800. 


FOUNDING  AND  CONSECRATION  OF  CHURCHES. 

633  6.5.  D. 

CHRIST  is  the  foundation 
Of  the  house  we  raise  ; 
Be  its  walls  salvation, 

And  its  gateways  praise. 
May  its  threshold  lowly 
To  the  Lord  be  dear, 
May  the  hearts  be  holy 
That  shall  worship  here. 

2  On  the  Rock  of  Ages, 

Resting  broad  and  deep, 
When  life's  tempest  rages 

Here  let  passion  sleep  : 
Here  may  prayer  and  praises 

Never  cease  to  rise, 
Till,  through  Christ,  they  raise  us 

Nearer  to  the  skies. 

3  Here  may  faith  attending 

Find  fruition  fair ; 
Here  may  spirits  bending 

Breathe  the  breath  of  prayer : 
Here  may  holy  gladness 

Fill  the  waitiug  heart, 
Until  sin  and  sadness 

Evermore  depart. 

4  Here  may  every  token 

Of  Thy  Presence  be, 


CONSECRATION    OF    CHURCHES.  905 

Here  may  chains  be  broken, 

Prisoners  here  set  free  : 
Here  may  light  illumine 

Every  soul  of  Thine, 
Lifting  up  the  human 

Into  the.  divine. 

5  Here  may  God  the  Father, 

God  the  Saviour,  Son, 
God  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Be  adored  as  One  ; 
Till  the  whole  creation 

At  Thy  footstool  fall, 
And  in  adoration 

Own  Thee  Lord  of  all. 

John  S.  B.  Monsell.  1866. 

634  l.  m. 

HERE,  in  Thy  Name,  eternal  God, 
We  build  this  earthly  house  for  Thee ; 
O  choose  it  for  Thy  fixed  abode, 
And  guard  it  from  all  error  free. 

2  Here,  when  Thy  people  seek  Thy  face, 

And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
Hear  Thou  in  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place, 
And  when  Thou  nearest,  Lord,  forgive. 

3  Here,  when  Thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  Gospel  of  Thy  Son, 
Still,  by  the  power  of  Thy  great  Name, 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, 

Hosanna  to  the  heavenly  King, 
Let  heaven,  with  earth,  the  strain  prolong; 
Hosanna  let  the  angels  sing. 


906  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

5  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart ; 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  hou  e  alone ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart ; 
In  every  bosom  fix  Thy  throne. 

James  Montgomery.  1822. 

635  cm. 

TO  Thee  this  temple  we  devote, 
Our  Father  and  our  God ; 
Accept  it  Thine,  and  seal  it  now 
Thy  Spirit's  blest  abode. 

2  Here  may  the  prayer  of  faith  ascend, 

The  voice  of  praise  arise ; 
O  may  each  lowly  service  prove 
Accepted  sacrifice. 

3  Here  may  the  sinner  learn  his  guilt, 

And  weep  before  his  Lord ; 
Here,  pardoned,  sing  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  here  his  vows  record. 

4  Here  may  affliction  dry  the  tear, 

And  learn  to  trust  in  God, 
Convinced  it  is  a  Father  smites, 
And  Love  that  guides  the  rod. 

5  Peace  be  within  these  sacred  walls ; 

Prosperity  be  here ; 
Still  smile  upon  Thy  people,  Lord, 
And  evermore  be  near. 

Jacob  R.  Scott.  1843. 


HOME  AND  FAMILY. 
03\>  0  se%  Baus,  wo  man  dich  aufgenommen.       11,  10.  D, 

0  BLESSED  house,  that  cheerfully  receiveth 
Thy  visits,  Jesus  Christ,  the  soul's  true  Friend, 
That,  far  beyond  all  other  guests,  believeth 
It  must  to  Thee  its  warmest  cheer  extend : 


HOME   AND    FAMILY.  907 

Where  every  heart  to  Thee  is  fondly  turning, 
Where  every  eye  for  Thee  with  pleasure  speaks, 

Where  all  to  know  Thy  will  are  truly  yearning, 
And  every  one,  to  do  it  promptly  seeks. 

2  O  blessed  house,  where  man  and  wife  united 

In  Thy  true  love,  have  both  one  heart  and  mind, 
Where  both  to  Thy  Salvation  are  invited, 

And  in  Thy  doctrine  both  contentment  find, 
Where  both,  to  Thee,  in  truth,  forever  cleaviDg, 

In  joy,  in  grief,  make  Thee  their  only  stay, 
And  fondly  hope  in  Thee  to  be  believing, 

Both  in  the  good  and  in  the  evil  day. 

3  O  blessed  house,  where  little  children,  tender, 

Are  laid  upon  Thy  heart,  with  hands  of  prayer, 
Thou  Friend  of  children,  Who  wilt  freely  render 

To  them  more  than  a  mother's  loving  care, 
Where  round  Thy  feet  they  gather,  to  Thee  clinging, 

And  hear  Thy  loving  voice  most  willingly, 
And  in  their  songs,  Thy  hearty  praises  ringing, 

Rejoice  in  Thee,  O  blessed  Lord,  in  Thee. 

4  O  blessed  house,  where  faithful  servants,  knowing 

That  all  their  works  are  done  within  Thy  sight, 
In  all  their  work  with  holy  zeal  are  glowing 

To  do  alone  what  Thou  esteemest  right ; 
As  Thy  true  servants,  in  whom  Thou  delightest, 

In  meekness  willing,  by  that  love  constrained 
Ayhich  shows,  in  all  its  works,  the  least,  the  brightest, 

How  in  small  things  great  faith  may  be  maintained 

5  O  blessed  house,  the  joys  of  which  Thou  sharest, 

And  never  art  forgot  in  scenes  of  joy ; 
O  blessed  house,  for  whose  sad  wounds  Thou  carest, 
Where  all  the  sick  Thy  healing  power  employ ; 


908  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

Until,  at  last,  the  day's  work  fully  ended, 

All,  finally,  in  joyful  rapture,  fly 
To  that  blest  House  to  which  Thou  hast  ascended, 

Unto  the  blessed  Father's  House  on  High. 

Karl  Johann  Philip  Spitta.  183S 
Tr.  Charles  W.  Schceffer.  1890. 


MORNING. 
637  L.  M. 

ARISE,  my  soul,  with  rapture  rise, 
And,  filled  with  love  and  fear,  adore 
The  gracious  Sovereign  of  the  skies, 
Whose  mercy  lends  me  one  day  more. 

2  And  may  this  day,  indulgent  Power, 

Not  idly  pass,  nor  fruitless  be'; 
But  may  each  swiftly-flying  hour 
Still  nearer  bring  my  soul  to  Thee. 

3  I  fain  would  serve  Thee  all  my  days, 

And  may  my  zeal  with  years  increase ; 
For  pleasant,  Lord,  are  all  Thy  ways, 
And  all  Thy  paths  are  paths  of  peace. 

Samuel  J.  Smith.  1816 

638  l-m. 

"YTEW  every  morning  is  the  love, 
±S    Our  wakening  and  uprisiug  prove, 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
Restored  to  life,  and  power,  and  thought. 

2  New  mercies,  each  returning  day, 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray  ; 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven, 

New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes  of  heaven. 

3  If  on  our  daily  course  our  mind 
Be  set  to  hallow  all  we  find, 

New  treasures  still,  of  countless  price, 
God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 


EVENING.  909 


4  The  trivial  round,  the  common  task, 
Will  furnish  all  we  need  to  ask, 
Room  to  deny  ourselves  :   a  road 
To  bring  us  daily  nearer  God. 

5  Only,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  dear  love, 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above  ; 
And  help  us,  this  and  every  day, 
To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray. 

John  Keble.  1827. 

639  l.m. 

FORTH  in  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  I  go, 
My  daily  labor  to  pursue, 
Thee,  only  Thee,  resolved  to  know 
In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 

2  The  task  Thy  wisdom  hath  assigned, 

O  let  me  cheerfully  fulfill ; 
In  all  my  works  Thy  presence  find, 
And  prove  Thy  good  and  perfect  will. 

3  Thee  may  I  set  at  my  right  hand, 

Whose  eyes  my  inmost  substance  see, 
And  labor  on  at  Thy  command, 
And  offer  all  my  works  to  Thee. 

4  For  Thee  I  ever  would  employ 

Whate'er  Thy  bounteous  grace  hath  given, 
And  run  my  course  with  even  joy, 

And  closely  walk  with  Thee  to  Heaven 

Charles  Wesley.  1749.  a. 


EVENING. 
640  0.  M. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  by  Whose  care 
I've  passed  another  day, 
Let  me  this  night  Thy  mercy  share, 
And  teach  me  how  to  pray. 


910  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

2  Show  me  my  sins,  and  how  to  mourn 

My  guilt  before  Thy  face ; 
Direct  me,  Lord,  to  Christ  alone, 
And  save  me  by  Thy  grace. 

3  Let  each  returning  night  declare 

The  tokens  of  Thy  love  ; 
And  every  hour  Thy  grace  prepare 
My  soul  for  joys  above. 

4  And  when  on  earth  I  close  my  eyes 

To  sleep  in  death's  embrace, 
Let  me  to  heaven  and  glory  rise 
T'  enjoy  Thy  smiling  face. 

Anonymous. 

London  Evang.  Mag.  a. 

641  8.7. 

SAVIOUR,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing ; 

Thou  canst  save,  and  Thou  canst  heal. 

2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrow  past  us  fly. 
An^el-guards  from  Thee  surround  us  ; 
We  are  safe  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee  ; 
Thou  art  He  Who,  never  weary, 
Watchest  where  Thy  people  be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Clad  in  bright  and  deathless  bloom. 

James  Edmeston.  1820. 


EVENING.  911 

642  0  Lux,  Beata  Trinitas.  L.  MN 

LIGHT,  O  Trinity  most  Blest ! 
True  God,  Supreme  and  ever  Best : 
As  now  the  sun  of  day  departs, 
Outpour  Thy  beams  upon  our  hearts. 


o 


2  To  Thee,  at  morn  our  hymns  we  raise, 
At  evening  offer  prayer  and  praise  ; 
And  Thou  our  glorious  theme  shalt  be, 
Now  and  through  all  eternity. 

3  As  darkness  deepens,  Lord,  do  Thou 
A  night  of  quiet  rest  bestow  ; 
From  all  our  sins  grant  us  release, 
And  bless  us  with  Thy  perfect  peace. 

Arribrosian,  V.  Century. 
Martin  Luther.  1543. 
Tr.  Composite.  1890. 


G' 


643  8.4.8.8.8.4. 

OD,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven, 
Darkness  and  light ; 
Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 

For  rest  the  night ; 
May  Thine  angel-guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  Thy  mercy  send  us, 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us, 
This  livelong  night. 

Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleeping, 

And  when  we  die, 
May  we  in  Thy  mighty  keeping 

All  peaceful  lie : 
When  the  last  dread  call  shall  wake  us, 
Do  not  Thou  our  God  forsake  us, 
But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us, 

With  Thee  on  high. 
Reginald  Heber,  1827 ;  2d  stanza,  Richard  Whately,  1860. 


912  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 


AFFLICTION,  DEATH,  ETERNITY. 

644  8.8.8.4. 

Y  God  and  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home,  in  life's  rough  way 
O  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  sav, 
"  Thy  will  be  done." 


M 


2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not, 

Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
"Thy  will  be  done." 

3  What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved  no  longer  nigh, 
Submissive  would  I  still  reply, 

"  Thy  will  be  done." 

4  Though  Thou  hast  called  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize,  it  ne'er  was  mine ; 
I  only  yield  Thee  what  is  Thine  ; 

"Thy  will  be  done." 

5  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  Thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest ; 

"  Thy  will  be  done." 

6  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day, 
Blend  it  with  Thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

"  Thy  will  be  done." 

7  Then,  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more 
The  prayer  oft  mixed  with  tears  before, 
I'll  sing  upon  a  happier  shore, 

"  Thy  will  be  done !  " 

Charlotte  Elliott.  1834. 


913 


645  6s.  D. 

THY  way,  not  mine,  0  Lord, 
However  dark  it  be  ! 
Lead  me  by  Thine  own  hand, 
Choose  out  the  path  for  me. 
Smooth  let  it  be,  or  rough, 
It  will  be  still  the  best ; 
Winding  or  straight,  it  leads 
Right  onward  to  Thy  Rest. 

2  I  dare  not  choose  my  lot ; 
I  would  not  if  I  might ; 

Choose  Thou  for  me,  my  God ; 

So  shall  I  walk  aright. 
The  kingdom  that  I  seek 

Is  Thine ;  so  let  the  way 
That  leads  to  it  be  Thine, 

Else  I  must  surely  stray. 

3  Choose  Thou  for  me  my  friends, 
My  sickness  or  my  health  ; 

Choose  Thou  my  cares  for  me, 

My  poverty  or  wealth. 
Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice, 

In  things  or  great  or  small ; 
Be  Thou  my  Guide,  my  Strength, 

My  Wisdom,  and  my  All. 

Hor alius  Bonar.  1856. 

M6  L-  m. 

GOD,  Thy  grace  and  blessing  give 
To  us  who  on  Thy  Name  attend. 
That  we  this  mortal  life  may  live 
Regardful  of  our  journey's  end. 

Teach  us  to  know  that  Jesus  died, 
And  rose  again,  our  souls  to  save  ; 

Teach  us  to  take  Him  as  our  Guide, 
Our  Help  from  childhood  to  the  grave. 

58 


o 


914  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

3  Then  shall  not  death  with  terror  come. 

But  welcome  as  a  bidden  guest, 
The  herald  of  a  better  home, 

The  messenger  of  peace  and  rest. 

4  And  when  the  awful  signs  appear 

Of  judgment  and  the  Throne  above, 

Our  hearts  still  fixed,  we  shall  not  fear, 

God  is  our  trust ;  and  God  is  Love. 

Anonymous.  1853. 


6-irT  Non,  een'estpas  mourir.  S.  M. 

T  is  not  death  to  die — 
To  leave  this  weary  road, 
And,  'midst  the  brotherhood  on  high, 
To  be  at  home  with  God. 


i 


2  It  is  not  death  to  close 

The  eye  long  dimmed  with  tears, 
And  wake  in  glorious  repose 
To  spend  eternal  years. 

3  It  is  not  death  to  bear 

The  wrench  that  sets  us  free 
From  dungeon  chain,  to  breathe  the  air 
Of  boundless  liberty. 

4  It  is  not  death  to  fling 

Aside  this  sinful  dust, 
And  rise  on  strong  exulting  wing, 
To  live  among  the  just. 

5  Jesus,  Thou  Prince  of  Life, 

Thy  chosen  cannot  die  ; 
•  Like  Thee,  they  conquer  in  the  strife, 
To  reign  with  Thee  on  high. 

Cxsar  Malan.  1832. 
Tr.  G.  W.  Bethune  1847. 


AFFLICTION,    DEATH,    ETEKNITY.  915 

648  C.  P.   M. 

THERE  is  a  dwelling-place  above ; 
Thither,  to  meet  the  God  of  love, 
The  poor  in  spirit  go  ; 
There  is  a  Paradise  of  rest, 
For  contrite  hearts  and  souls  distressed, 
Where  streams  of  comfort  flow. 

2  There  is  a  goodly  heritage, 

Where  earthly  passions  cease  to  rage ; 

The  meek  that  haven  gain  : 
There  is  a  board,  where  they  who  pine, 
Hungry,  athirst,  for  grace  divine, 

May  feast,  nor  crave  again. 

3  There  is  a  voice  to  mercy  true ; 
To  them  who  mercy's  path  pursue 

That  voice  shall  bliss  impart ; 
There  is  a  sight  from  man  concealed ; 
That  sight,  the  face  of  God  revealed, 

Shall  bless  the  pure  in  heart. 

4  There  is  a  name  in  heaven  bestowed ; 
That  name,  which  hails  them  sons  of  God, 

The  friends  of  peace  shall  know  : 
There  is  a  Kingdom  in  the  sky, 
Where  they  shall  reign  with  God  on  high, 

Who  serve  Him  best  below. 

5  Lord,  be  it  mine  like  them  to  choose 
The  better  part,  like  them  to  use 

The  means  Thy  love  hath  given  ; 
Be  holiness  my  aim  on  earth, 
That  death  be  welcome  as  a  birth 

To  life  and  bliss  in  heaven. 

Richard  Mant.  1831. 


916  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

649  7s.  6  lines. 

THOU,  Whose  never-failing  arm 
Led  me  all  my  earthly  way, 
Brought  me  out  of  every  harm 
Safely  to  my  closing  day, — 
Thou,  in  Whom  I  now  believe, 
Jesus,  Lord,  my  soul  receive. 

2  From  this  state  of  sin  and  pain, 

From  this  world  of  grief  and  strife, 
From  this  body's  mortal  chain, 
From  this  weak,  imperfect  life, — 
Thou,  in  Whom  I  now  believe, 
Jesus,  Lord,  my  soul  receive. 

3  To  the  mansions  of  Thy  love, 

To  the  spirits  of  the  just, 
To  the  angel  host  above, 

To  Thyself,  my  only  trust, — 
Thou,  in  Whom  I  now  believe, 
Jesus,  Lord,  my  soul  receive. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte.  1833. 


0 


650  Wir  warten  Dein,0  Gottes  Sohn.         8.7.8.7.7. 

SON  of  God,  we  wait  for  Thee, 
In  love  for  Thine  appearing, 
We  know  Thou  sittest  on  the  Throne, 

And  we  Thy  Name  are  bearing. 
Who  trusts  in  Thee,  May  joyful  be, 
And  see  Thee,  Lord,  descending, 
To  bring  us  bliss  unending. 

2  We  wait  for  Thee,  'mid  toil  and  pain, 
In  weariness  and  sighing ; 
But  glad  that  Thou  our  guilt  hast  borne, 
And  cancelled  it  by  dying. 


917 


Hence,  cheerfully,  May  we,  with  Thee 
Take  up  our  cross,  and  bear  it, 
Till  we  relief  inherit. 

We  wait  for  Thee  ;  here  Thou  hast  won 

Our  hearts  to  hope  and  duty  ; 
But  while  our  spirits  feel  Thee  near, 

Our  eyes  would  see  Thy  beauty; 
We  fain  would  be  At  rest  with  Thee, 

In  peace  and  joy  supernal, 

In  glorious  life  eternal. 

We  wait  for  Thee  ;  sure  Thou  wilt  come  ; 

The  time  is  swiftly  nearing  ; 
In  this  we  also  now  rejoice, 

And  long  for  Thine  appearing. 
O,  bliss  'twill  be  When  Thee  we  see, 

Homeward  Thy  people  bringing, 

With  transport  and  with  singing ! 

Philipp  Friederich  Hiller.  d.  176& 
Tr.  Joseph  A.  Seiss.  "1890. 


DOXOLOGIES 


f  The  Amen  should  always  be  added  to  the  end  of  the  Doxology, 
and  sung  with  it,  as  its  proper  conclusion. 

1  C.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  i3  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

2  C.  M.  D. 

TO  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  all  divine, — 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 

Let  saints  and  angels  join. 
Glory  to  Thee,  Blest  Trinity, 
The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
As  was,  is  now,  and  e'er  shall  be 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

3  C.  P.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  Whom  heavens  triumphant  host 
And  saints  on  earth  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  in  ages  past, — 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, — 
Glory  for  evermore. 


S.M. 


TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  One  in  Three, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  for  ever  be. 


DOXOLOGIES.  919 

5  S.  M.  D, 

PRAISE,  as  in  ages  past, 
Praise,  as  is  now  in  heaven, 
Praise,  while  eternity  shall  last, 

To  Thee,  O  God,  be  given ; 
Whom  all  th'  angelic  host 

And  saints  on  earth  adore, 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  glory  evermore. 

6  L.M. 

PKAISE    God,   from   whom    all   blessings 
flow ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

7  L.M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 

Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

8  L,  M.  6  lines. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  glory  in  the  highest  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

9  L.  M.  Pec.  Hymn  524. 

ALL  praise  to  the  Father,  the  Son, 
.  And  Spirit,  thrice  holy  and  blest, 
Th'  eternal  Supreme  Three  in  One, 
Be  now  and  forever  addressed. 


920  DOXOLOGIES. 

10  H.  M. 

TO  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  ever  blest, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 

All  glory  be  addressed, 
As  heretofore  It  was,  is  now, 
And  so  shall  be  For  evermore. 

11  5.5.8.8.5.5.  Hymn  447. 
p  LORY  be  to  Thee, 

VX  Endless  One  in  Three, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
Through  the  Saviour's  boundless  merit : 

God  in  Unity, 

Blessed  Trinity. 

12  6s. 

TO  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit  ever  blest, 
Th'  eternal  Three  in  One, 
Be  endless  praise  addressed. 

13  6s.  D. 

TO  Father,  and  to  Son, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 

Eternal  glory  be. 
As  from  beginning  was, 

And  ne'er  shall  cease  to  be, 
So  be  Thy  glorious  praise, 
O  glorious  Trinity. 

14  6s.  Trochaic,  Hymn  313. 
"OW  to  God  the  Father, 

Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
Glory  be  for  ever, 

Jesus,  through  Thy  merit. 


F 


DOXOLOGIES.  921 

15  6s.  6  lines,  Trochaic.  Hymn  121 . 

TO  the  Three  in  heaven 
Let  all  praise  be  given, 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
Through  our  Saviour's  merit, — 
Praise  that  ceaseth  never, 
Now,  henceforth,  forever. 


16  6.4.6.6.4.  Hymn  536. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit  be 
The  highest  honor  done, 

Now  and  for  aye. 
My  song  shall  ever  be, 
Glory,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Glory  to  Thee. 

17  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
All  praise  be  given  : 
Crown  Him  in  every  song, 
To  Him  our  hearts  belong, 
Let  all  His  praise  prolong, 
On  earth,  in  heaven. 


18  6.5.6.5.  Hymn  163. 

OW,  henceforth,  forever, 
Glory  be  to  Thee, 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
Blessed  One  in  Three. 


w 


19  7s. 

OLY  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  Thee, 
Now  and  evermore  shall  be. 


H' 


922  DOXOLOGIES. 

20  7s.  6  lines. 

PRAISE  the  Name  of  God  most  high ; 
Praise  Him,  all  below  the  sky ; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost : 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  His  praise  shall  last. 

21  7s.  D. 

HOLY  Father,  Fount  of  light, 
God  of  Wisdom,  Goodness,  Might ; 
Holy  Son,  Who  cam'st  to  dwell, 
God  with  us,  Emmanuel ; 
Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove, 
God  of  Comfort,  Peace,  and  Love ; 
Evermore  be  Thou  adored, 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord. 

22  7.6. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
Eternal  One  in  Three, 
As  was,  and  is  for  ever, 
All  praise  and  glory  be. 

23  7.6.  D. 

TO  God  the  ever-glorious, 
The  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  all-victorious, 

Thrice  Holy  Three  in  One ; 
The  God  of  our  salvation, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
Praise,  glory,  adoration, 
Be  now  and  evermore. 

24  7.6.  Trochaic 

GLORY  be  to  God  Most  High, 
Glory  to  the  Saviour, 
Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Now,  henceforth,  forever. 


G' 


DOXOLOGIES.  923 

25  7.6.7.7.7.6.  Hymn  452. 
OD  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Spirit,  praise, 
One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 

The  God  of  endless  days  ; 
Worship  Him  and  Him  adore, 
Him  all  holy  reverence  give  ; 
Praise  Him,  praise  Him  evermore, 

Yea,  praise  Him,  all  that  live. 

26  7.8.7.8.7.7.  Trochaic. 

HOLY  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  we  adore  Thee, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One  ; 

Let  all  creatures  bow  before  Thee, 
Saints  and  angels  bless  Thy  Name, 
Earth  and  heaven  Thy  praise  proclaim. 

27  8.7. 

PRAISE  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise, 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given, 
Glory  through  eternal  days. 

28  8.7.  6  lines. 

PRAISE  and  honor  to  the  Father ; 
Praise  and  honor  to  the  Son ; 
Praise  and  honor  to  the  Spirit : 

Ever  Three,  and  ever  One, 
Consubstantial,  Co-eternal, 
While  unending  ages  run. 

29  8.7.  D. 

PRAISE  the  God  of  all  creation; 
Praise  the  Father's  boundless  Love ; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  Expiation, 
Priest  and  King  enthroned  above ; 


924  DOXOLOGIES. 

Praise  the  Fountain  of  salvation, 
Him  by  Whom  our  spirits  live ; 

Undivided  adoration 

To  the  One  Jehovah  give. 

30  8.7.  D.  Iambic. 
"VTOW  to  the  Holy  Three  in  One, 

J3I    Who  o'er  creation  reign eth, 
Be  everlasting  honor  done, 

To  Whom  all  praise  pertaineth ; 
To  Him  in  Whom  we  live  and  move, 

To  Him  in  glory  seated, 
By  saints  on  earth,  by  saints  above, 

Be  praise  for  aye  repeated. 

31  8.7.4.7. 

GREAT  Jehovah,  we  adore  Thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne  : 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 

32  8.7.5.5.5.6.7.  Hymn  274. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  of  our  salvation, 
The  everlasting  Three  in  One, 
Be  endless  adoration ! 

Loud  His  praise  proclaim ; 
Bless  His  holy  Name  ; 
Let  all  Majesty, 
And  highest  Glory  be, 
To  God,  our  Strength  eternal. 

33  8.7.7.7. 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One: 


DOXOLOGIES.  925 

Him  let  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
Now,  henceforth,  and  evermore. 

34  8.7.8.8. 

PRAISE  the  God  of  all  creation ; 
Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love ; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  expiation  ; 

Praise  the  Spirit,  throned  above ; 
Praise  the  Gocl  of  our  salvation  ; 
His  be  endless  adoration. 


35  8.7.8.8.7.  Iambic. 
"VTOW  to  the  holy  Three  in  One, 

JLM    Who  o'er  creation  reigneth, 
Be  everlasting  honor  done, 

To  Whom  all  praise  pertaineth. 
All  blessing  be  to  God  Most  High, 
All  glory  to  His  Majesty, 

Who  all  the  world  sustaineth. 

36  8.8.7.7.Hymn334. 

BLESS  the  Lord  of  all  creation, 
Praise,  with  songs  of  adoration, 
Saints  on  earth  and  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

37  los. 

AND  now  to  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  ever  Three  in  One, 
Be  praise  from  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
As  was,  and  is,  and  ever  shall  be  given. 

38  us. 

0  FATHER  Almighty,  to  Thee  be  addressed, 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  One  God  ever 
blest, 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth  and  from  heaven, 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 


926  DOXOLOGIES. 

39  8-7.4.7. 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father ! 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Son  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit ! 
Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  One ! 
Glory,  glory, 
While  eternal  ages  run. 

Glory  be  to  Him  Who  loved  us, 

Washed  us  from  each  spot  and  stain ! 
Glory  be  to  Him  Who  bought  us, 
Made  us  kings  with  Him  to  reign ! 
Glory,  glory, 
To  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain. 

Glory  to  the  King  of  angels ! 

Glory  to  the  Church's  King ! 
Glory  to  the  King  of  nations  ! 

Heaven  and  earth,  your  praises  bring ; — 
Glory,  glory, 
To  the  King  of  glory  bring. 

Glory,  blessing,  praise  eternal ! 
Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sings, 
•  Honor,  riches,  power,  dominion  ! 
Thus  its  praise  creation  brings ; 
Glory,  glory, 
Glory  to  the  King  of  kings. 

Hor  alius  Bonar.  1868 


INDEX  OF  FIEST  LINES. 


HYMNS. 

Abide  with  me !  fast  falls  the  eventide 517 

Abide  with  us,  our  Saviour 59 

Accept,  O  Lord,  Thy  servants'  thanks 315 

According  to  Thy  gracious  word 328 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have 457 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll 541 

Affliction  is  a  stormy  deep 479 

A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page 311 

A  great  and  mighty  wonder 130 

Ah,  this  heart  is  void  and  chill 455 

A  hymn  of  glory  let  us  sing 201 

Alas !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed 181 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 611 

Alleluia !  best  and  sweetest 20 

Alleluia !  fairest  morning 592 

All  glory  be  to  God  on  high 9 

All  glory,  praise,  and  honor 214 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name 215 

All  is  o'er,  the  pain,  the  sorrow 185 

All  praise,  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to  Thee 597 

All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night 522 

All  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt 105 

Almighty  Father !  by  Whose  care 640 

Almighty  God,  in  humble  prayer 466 

Almighty  God !  Thy  Word  is  cast 56 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  Cross 461 

Amidst  a  world  of  hopes  and  fears 416 

A  mighty  Fortress  is  our  God 274 

And  art  Thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord 92 

And  is  the  time  approaching 305 

And  let  this  feeble  body  fail 491 

And  must  this  body  die 561 

And  wilt  Thou  pardon,  Lord 358 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done 38 

A  pilgrim  and  a  stranger 453 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat 364 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise 211 

927 


928  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 


Arise,  my  soul !  with  rapture  rise , 637 

Arise,  O  God,  and  shine    . 147 

Arise,  O  King  of  grace,  arise ...»  42 

Arise,  the  kingdom  is  at  hand 115 

Asleep  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep 555 

As  with  gladness  men  of  eld 140 

At  length  released  from  many  woes 553 

Author  of  good !  to  Thee  we  turn 414 

Author  of  life  divine 343 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 510 

Awake,  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve 458 

Awake,  our  souls,  away  our  fears 459 

Awake,  Thou  Spirit,  who  didst  fire 290 

Away  from  every  mortal  care 47 

Away,  my  needless  fears 432 

Baptized  into  Thy  Name 327 

Beautiful  Saviour !  King  of  Creation ! 616 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne 1 

Before  the  Lord  we  bow 494 

Behold  the  amazing  sight 180 

Behold,  the  Prince  of  Peace 155 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind 179 

Behold  the  sure  Foundation  Stone 264 

Behold,  where  in  a  mortal  form 151 

Being  of  beings,  God  of  love 384 

Be  it  my  only  wisdom  here 467 

Beset  with  snares  on  every  hand 450 

Blessed  Jesus,  at  Thy  Word 50 

Blessed  Jesus,  here  we  stand 318 

Blessed  Saviour,  who  hast  taught  me 322 

Blessing,  honor,  thanks  and  praise 558 

Blest  art  the  pure  in  heart 392 

Blest  be  our  everlasting  Lord 66 

Blest  day  of  God,  most  calm,  most  bright 35 

Blest  Instructor !  from  Thy  ways 390 

Blest  Spirit,  one  with  God  above 247 

Bread  of  heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed 340 

Brief  life  is  here  our  portion 586 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning 598 

Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be 623 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King 379 

Christ  is  our  Corner-stone 52 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  929 

HYMNS. 

Christ  is  the  Foundation 633 

Christ  the  life  of  all  the  living 178 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  again 612 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day 192 

Christ,  Thou  art  the  sure  Foundation 292 

Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies    .    .  _  . 40 

Come,  divine  Emmanuel,  come 303 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 255 

Come  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  sing  ........  129 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  in  love 246 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire 244 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come .  254 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  God  and  Lord 248 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove .  253 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs  . 164 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above.  . 282 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare 29 

Come,  O  come,  Thou  quickening  Spirit 252 

Come,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice 347 

Come,  sound  His  praise  abroad 3 

Come,  Thou  Almighty  King 262 

Come,  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing 30 

Come,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus .  126 

Come  Thou  now,  and  be  among  us  . 293 

Come,  Thou  Saviour  of  our  race 118 

Come  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain 349 

Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish  ,  ......  .  483 

Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain  ...       .........  194 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord 376 

Come,  ye  weary  sinners,  come  . 348 

Comfort,  comfort  ye  my  people 119 

Commit  thou  all  thy  griefs 433 

Conquering  Prince  and  Lord  of  glory 208 

Creator  of  mankind 387 

Day  divine,  when  in  the  temple 242 

Day  of  wrath,  that  Day  of  mourning 569 

Dear  Eefuge  of  my  weary  soul 481 

Do  not  I  love  Thee,  O  my  Lord 535 

Draw  us  to  Thee,  Lord  Jesus 203 

Dread  Jehovah,  God  of  nations    . 495 

Dust  and  ashes,  sin  and  guilt 160 

Emmanuel!  we  sing  Thy  praise 133 

59 


930  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

HYMNS. 

Far  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  I  flee 533 

Father,  for  Thou  my  Father  art 239 

Father,  glorify  Thy  Son 238 

Father,  how  wide  Thy  glory  shines 101 

Father,  in  whom  we  live 261 

Father  of  all,  from  whom  we  trace 280 

Father  of  eternal  grace 403 

Father  of  heaven,  whose  love  profound 263 

Father  of  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord 198 

Father  of  lights,  Thy  needful  aid 417 

Father  of  mercies,  in  Thy  Word 310 

Father  of  our  feeble  race 476 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit 323 

Father,  though  I  have  sinned,  with  Thee 369 

Father,  to  Thee  my  soul  I  lift 415 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 395 

Father,  who  hast  created  all 319 

Father,  who  the  light  this  day 33 

Fear  not,  O  little  flock,  the  foe 268 

Feeble,  helpless,  how  shall  I 156 

For  all  Thy  saints,  O  Lord 284 

For  ever  with  the  Lord 585 

Forsake  me  not,  my  God 439 

Forth  from  the  dark  and  stormy  sky 55 

Forth  in  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  I  go 639 

For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace 138 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns 54 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 307 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 297 

From  Thy  habitation  holy ■   .   .  602 

Gentle  Shepherd !  Thou  hast  stilled 560 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise 100 

Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears 434 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken 266 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high 18 

Glory  be  to  Jesus 163 

God  bless  our  native  land 493 

God  calling  yet !  shall  I  not  hear 350 

God  is  Love :  His  mercy  brightens 78 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 82 

God,  my  Supporter  and  my  Hope 413 

God  of  almighty  Love 402 

God  of  eternal  Love 388 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES.  931 

HYMNS. 

God  of  mercy !  God  of  grace 351 

God  of  my  life,  to  Thee  I  call 480 

God  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  power 426 

God  of  unbounded  Power „ •  499 

God,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven 643 

God,  Who  madest  earth  and  heaven 511 

Good  news  from  heaven  the  angels  bring 131 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane 173 

Grace !  'tis  a  charming  sound 102 

Gracious  God !  to  Thee  we  pray 509 

Gracious  Spirit,  Dove  divine .  256 

Great  Father  of  mankind 146 

Great  God,  how  infinite  art  Thou 68 

Great  God !  we  sing  that  mighty  Hand 137 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear     .   .    .  , 565 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God 269 

Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah 418 

Hail,  all  hail,  Thou  Lord  of  glory 189 

Hail,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 65 

Hail,  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord,  Let  powers 218 

Hail,  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord,  Whom  One 259 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise 200 

Hail,  Thou  once  despisM  Jesus 170 

Hail,  Thou  source  of  every  blessing 142 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed 122 

Happy  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined 281 

Hark !  an  awful  voice  is  sounding 113 

Hark !  a  voice  divides  the  sky 557 

Hark !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 208 

Hark,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes 123 

Hark !  the  herald-angels  sing 128 

Hark!  the  song  of  Jubilee 304 

Hark !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 127 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time 298 

Hear  what  God  the  Lord  hath  spoken 581 

Heaven  and  earth,  and  sea  and  air 80 

Heavenward  still  our  pathway  tends 454 

He  dies,  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies 190 

Here  behold  me,  as  I  cast  me 23 

Here  I  can  firmly  rest 425 

Here  in  Thy  Name,  eternal  God 634 

He  who  once,  in  righteous  vengeance 162 

His  trial  o'er,  and  now  beneath 174 


932  INDEX    OF   FIRST    LINES. 

HYMNS. 

Holy  and  reverend  is  the  Name 69 

Holy  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness 251 

Holy  Ghost,  my  soul  inspire 258 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine 257 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 12 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty 625 

Holy  Jesus,  in  Whose  Name 26 

Holy  Jesus,  Saviour  blest 229 

Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  light 245 

Hosarina  to  the  Son 166 

How  are  Thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord 87 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet 285 

How  blessed,  from  the  bonds  of  sin    . 385 

How  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 377 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies 95 

How  precious  is  the  Book  divine 309 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 312 

How  shall  we  show  our  love  to  Thee 478 

How  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 221 

How  wondrous  and  great  Thy  works,  God  of  praise  ....  306 

IfGodHimselfbeforme 424 

If  Thou  impart  Thyself  to  me 363 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 106 

I  know  my  end  must  surely  come 545 

I  know  that  my  Eedeemer  lives 209 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus 368 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath 2 

I  love  the  volume  of  Thy  Word 308 

I  love  Thy  Zion,  Lord 275 

I  love  to  steal  a  while  away 534 

In  duties  and  in  sufferings  too 152 

In  His  temple  now  behold  Him 149 

In  holy  contemplation 430 

In  my  grief  I  now  draw  near 622 

Inspirer  and  Hearer  of  prayer 524 

In  the  Cross  of  Christ  I  glory 157 

Into  Thy  gracious  hands  I  fall 464 

In  vain  we  seek  for  peace  with  God 98 

In  vain  would  boasting  reason  find     .    .    .  .  • 97 

In  weariness  and  pain 485 

I  thirst,  Thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God 371 

It  is  not  death  to  die 647 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep 107 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  933 

HYMNS. 

I  will  leave  my  Jesus  never    . 448 

I  would  not  live  alway ;  I  ask  not  to  stay 542 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 579 

Jerusalem  the  glorious 588 

Jerusalem  the  golden 587 

Jerusalem,  thou  city  fair  and  high 578 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be 445 

Jesus,  at  Thine  invitation 334 

Jesus,  Brightness  of  the  Father 93 

Jesus  Christ !  my  sure  defence 195 

Jesus !  exalted  far  on  high 154 

Jesus,  I  know,  hath  died  for  me 374 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 444 

Jesus  invites  His  saints 329 

Jesus  lives !  no  longer  now  . 196 

Jesus,  Lord  of  life  and  glory 25 

Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul 231 

Jesus,  Master  of  the  Feast 333 

Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest 210 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  attend 362 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  All 620 

Jesus,  my  Strength,  my  Hope 401 

Jesus,  my  Truth,  my  Way 436 

Jesus,  Name  all  names  above 235 

Jesus !  Name  of  wondrous  love 223 

Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  rich  Thy  grace 475 

Jesus !  Refuge  of  the  weary 161 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 295 

Jesus  sinners  doth  receive 621 

Jesus,  still  lead  on 447 

Jesus,  Sun  of  Righteousness 41 

Jesus !  the  very  thought  of  Thee 224 

Jesus,  Thou  art  my  Righteousness 370 

Jesus,  Thou  Joy  of  loving  hearts 336 

Jesus,  Thy  Blood  and  Righteousness 372 

Jesus,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me 406 

Jesus,  Thy  love  unbounded 618 

Jesus,  Thy  Church  with  longing  eyes 595 

Jesus,  Thy  soul,  for  ever  blest 187 

Jesus,  Thy  wandering  sheep  behold 287 

Jesus,  truest  Friend,  unite 278 

Jesus,  when  a  little  Child 528 

Join  all  the  glorious  names 219 


934  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

HYMNS. 

Joy  to  the  world ;  the  Lord  is  come 134 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 366 

Lamb  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee 530 

Lamb  of  God,  we  fall  before  Thee 619 

Lamb  of  God,  who  once  wast  slain 339 

Lead  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 626 

Leave  us  not  comfortless 237 

Let  earth  and  heaven  combine 218 

Let  God,  the  mighty  God 498 

Let  others  boast  how  strong  they  be 540 

Let  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky 240 

Let  the  earth  now  praise  the  Lord 120 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates 117 

Light  of  light,  enlighten  me 36 

Light  of  the  anxious  heart 148 

Light  of  the  Gentile  nations 144 

Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 125 

Like  Noah's  weary  dove 365 

Long  as  I  live,  I'll  bless  Thy  Name 5 

Long  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 53 

Lord,  accept  our  feeble  praise 342 

Lord,  all  I  am  is  known  to  Thee 72 

Lord,  and  whither  shall  we  go 226 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing 58 

Lord,  for  ever  at  Thy  side 473 

Lord,  for  the  mercies  of  this  night 514 

Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost 241 

Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee 500 

Lord,  I  believe  were  sinners  more 109 

Lord,  if  Thou  Thy  grace  impart 472 

Lord,  in  Thy  kingdom  there  shall  be 276 

Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care 492 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  true  man  and  God 549 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  be  present  now 49 

Lord  Jesus,  Who,  our  souls  to  save 188 

Lord,  keep  us  steadfast  in  Thy  Word 316 

Lord  of  all  worlds,  Whom  angels  fear 589 

Lord,  not  to  us,  we  claim  it  not 273 

Lord  of  hosts,  to  Thee  we  raise 294 

Lord  of  the  Church,  we  humbly  pray 286 

Lord  of  the  gospel  harvest,  send 289 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  hear 288 

Lord  of  the  harvest !  once  again 503 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  935 

HYMNS. 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above 43 

Lord,  remove  the  veil  away 22 

Lord,  should  we  leave  Thy  hallowed  feet 227 

Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright 27 

Lord,  Thine  image  Thou  hast  lent  me  .    .    . 404 

Lord,  Thou  art  my  Bock  of  strength 423 

Lord,  Thou  art  the  Truth  and  Way 60 

Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  and  seen  m^  through 71 

Lord,  Thy  Death  and  Passion  give 177 

Lord,  Thy  Word  abideth 313 

Lord,  to  Thee  I  lift  my  eyes 508 

Lord,  to  Thee  I  make  confession 353 

Lord,  to  whom  except  to  Thee 604 

Lord,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults 99 

Lord,  what  is  man,  that  child  of  pride 89 

Lord,  when  before  Thy  throne  we  meet 332 

Lord,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne 601 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Thee 108 

Lo,  upon  the  altar  lies 337 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling 31 


Maker  of  earth,  to  Thee  alone 32 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour 64 

May  we  Thy  precepts,  Lord,  fulfill .279 

Mighty  Lord !  extend  Thine  empire  ............  630 

Mighty  God,  while  angels  bless  Thee 14 

My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord 150 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee 435 

My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day 325 

My  God  and  Father,  while  I  stray 644 

My  God,  and  is  Thy  table  spread 330 

My  God,  I  know  that  I  must  die 544 

My  God,  I  leave  to  Thee  my  ways 431 

My  God,  I  love  Thee;  not  because 410 

My  God,  my  King,  Thy  various  praise 6 

My  God,  my  only  Help  and  Hope 88 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 391 

My  God,  to  Thee  I  now  commend 550 

My  Hope,  my  All,  my  Saviour  Thou 437 

My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt 421 

My  life's  a  shade,  my  days 562 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard .  463 

My  soul,  repeat  His  praise 74 


936  INDEX    OF    FIKST    LINES. 

HYMNS. 

My  spirit  looks  to  God  alone 412 

My  spirit  on  Thy  care 427 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee 536 

New  every  morning  is  the  love 638 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts 158 

Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts 519 

Now  I  have  found  the  ground  wherein 373 

Now  may  He  who  from  the  dead 63 

Now  may  the  God  of  power  and  grace 497 

Now,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising 175 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God 11 

Now  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright 512 

Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain 165 

O  blessed  house,  that  cheerfully  receiveth 636 

O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 73 

O  Bread  to  pilgrims  given 335 

O  Christ,  our  Hope,  our  heart's  Desire 202 

O  Christ,  our  true  and  only  Light 145 

O  Christ,  Thou  bright  and  morning  Star 24 

O  come,  O  come,  Emmanuel 112 

O  could  I  find  from  day  to  day .  397 

O  draw  me,  Saviour,  after  Thee 407 

O  enter,  Lord,  Thy  temple 250 

O'er  those  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 296 

O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God 396 

O  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink 411 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God 399 

O  for  a  principle  within 400 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 217 

O  God,  in  whom  the  happy  dead 283 

O  God  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand 91 

O  God,  Thy  grace  and  blessing  give 646 

O  God  unseen,  yet  ever  near 331 

O  gracious  Hand,  that  freely  gives 502 

O  happy  day,  that  stays  my  choice 324 

O  hear  me,  Lord,  for  I  am  poor 482 

O  help  us,  Lord !  each  hour  of  need 419 

O  Holy  Spirit,  enter  in 249 

O  how  shall  I  receive  Thee 114 

O  Jesus !  King  most  wonderful 225 

O  Jesus,  Lord  of  heavenly  grace 21 

O  Light,  O  Trinity  Most  Blest 642 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  937 

HYMNS. 

O  living  Bread  from  heaven 341 

O  Lord,  I  would  delight  in  Thee 438 

O  Lord,  my  best  desire  fulfill .  .    420 

O  Lord  my  God,  I  cry  to  Thee 551 

O  Lord  our  God,  arise 632 

O  Lord,  our  languid  souls  inspire 593 

O  Lord,  turn  not  Thy  face  from  me 357 

O  mean  may  seem  this  house  of  clay 233 

O  Morning  Star !  how  fair  and  bright 405 

Once  He  came  in  blessing 121 

One  sole  baptismal  sign 277 

One  there  is  above  all  others 220 

On  Jordan's  banks  the  Herald's  cry Ill 

On  what  has  now  been  sown 57 

Open  now  thy  gates  of  beauty 51 

O  sacred  Head,  now  wounded 176 

O  Saviour  I  bless  us  ere  we  go  . 62 

O  Saviour  of  our  race 135 

O  Saviour,  whom  that  holy  morn 153 

O  Son  of  God,  we  wait  for  Thee 650 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God 300 

O  that  I  had  an  angel's  tongue 103 

O  that  the  Lord's  salvation 302 

O  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways  .  .  . 393 

O  Thou  best  Gift  of  heaven 386 

O  Thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows 490 

O  Thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry 356 

O  Thou,  to  whose  all-searching  sight 449 

O  Thou  Who  all  things  canst  control     398 

O  Thou  Who  hast  Thy  servants  taught 28 

O  Thou  Who  dost  to  man  accord 600 

O  Thou,  Whose  infant  feet  were  found 529 

O  Thou  Whose  tender  mercy  hears 352 

O  Thou  Who  through  this  holy  week 167 

O  Thou  Who  thus  exalted  art 204 

O  Thou  Who  wouldst  not  have 361 

Our  God,  our  Help  in  ages  past 538 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead 199 

Out  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  Thee 354 

O  very  God  of  very  God 124 

O  what,  if  we  are  Christ's 442 

O  what  terror  in  the  forethought 543 


938  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

HYMNS. 

O  where  are  kings  and  empires  now 629 

O  where  shall  rest  be  found 96 

O  Word  of  God  Incarnate 627 

O  Zion,  tune  thy  voice 267 

Pardoned  through  redeeming  grace 321 

Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place 45 

Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above 44 

Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven 590 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise 501 

Praise  ye  the  Lord :  'tis  good  to  raise 4 

Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart 471 

Redeemer,  whither  should  I  fiee 446 

Rejoice,  all  ye  believers 116 

Rejoice,  rejoice,  ye  Christians 132 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King 207 

Rest  of  the  weary!  Thou 186 

Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty 168 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings 452 

Rise,  O  Salem,  rise  and  shine 143 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me 367 

Ruler  of  the  hosts  of  light 236 

Safely  through  another  week 37 

Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name  we  raise 594 

Saviour  !  all  my  sins  confessing 61 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing 641 

Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations 299 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 172 

Saviour,  Who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 532 

Searcher  of  hearts,  before  Thy  face 470 

Seeing  I  am  Jesus'  lamb 531 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 320 

See  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph 614 

See  the  vineyard  Thou  hast  planted 271 

Shepherd  of  tender  youth 526 

Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God 90 

Show  pity,  Lord ;  O  Lord,  forgive 355 

Sing  praise  to  God  Who  reigns  above 10 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day 515 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 462 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 389 


INDEX    OF   FIRST   LINES.  939 

HYMNS. 

Songs  of  immortal  praise  belong 70 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 13 

Songs  of  thankfulness  and  praise 599 

Son  of  God,  to  Thee  I  cry 232 

Sons  of  men,  behold  from  far 141 

Source  of  light  and  life  divine 518 

Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies 429 

Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love 624 

Spread,  O  spread,  thou  mighty  Word 317 

Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears 460 

Stars  of  the  morning,  so  gloriously  bright 94 

Stricken,  smitten,  and  afflicted 182 

Suffering  Son  of  man,  be  near  me .    171 

Sunk  is  the  sun's  last  beam  of  light 521 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear 523 

Sweeter  sounds  than  music  knows     222 

Sweet  is  the  memory  of  Thy  grace 75 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King 46 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing 609 

Teach  me,  my  God  and  King 383 

Teach  me,  O  teach  me,  Lord,  Thy  way 468 

That  Day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  Day 566 

That  fearful  Day,  that  Day  of  dread 568 

The  abyss  of  many  a  former  sin 359 

The  Advent  of  our  God 110 

The  angel  comes,  he  comes  to  reap     567 

The  Church's  one  foundation 628 

The  day  is  past  and  over 520 

The  day  of  Resurrection 193 

The  day,  O  Lord,  is  spent 516 

Thee,  Jesus,  suffering,  crucified 608 

The  happy  morn  is  come 610 

The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done 613 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Lord 7 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Name 539 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  Strength,  my  Tower 408 

The  God  of  Abram  praise 381 

The  God  who  reigns  on  high 584 

The  goodly  land  I  see 583 

The  happy  Christmas  comes  once  more 596 

The  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 205 

The  King  of  heaven  His  table  spreads 344 


940  INDEX    OF   FIRST    LINES. 

HYMNS. 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare 85 

The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is 84 

The  man  is  ever  blest 375 

The  precious  seed  of  weeping 554 

There  is  a  dwelling-place  above 648 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 159 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 574 

The  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn 456 

The  Eoyal  Standard  forward  goes .    606 

The  Saviour  calls :  let  every  ear 345 

The  Saviour  comes !  no  outward  pomp 169 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high 79 

The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts 346 

The  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise 19 

The  things  of  the  earth  in  the  earth  let  us  lay 552 

The  voice  that  breathed  o'er  Eden 505 

The  year  begins  with  Thee 136 

Thine  earthly  sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love 575 

Thine  for  ever !  God  of  love 326 

This  day  the  light,  of  heavenly  birth 34 

This  is  the  day  of  light 591 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made 39 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high    .   : 615 

Thou  art  my  hiding-place,  O  Lord 489 

Thou  art  my  portion,  O  my  God 382 

Thou  art  the  Way:  to  Thee  alone 228 

Thou  hidden  Love  of  God,  whose  height 409 

Thou  Judge  of  quick  and  dead 572 

Thousands  of  thousands  stand  around 67 

Thou  very  present  Aid 486 

Thou  wast,  O  God,  and  Thou  wast  blest 81 

Thou,  "Who  earnest  from  above 243 

Thou,  Who  hast  in  Zion  laid 291 

Thou,  Whose  almighty  word 301 

Thou,  Whose  never-failing  arm 649 

Thrice  happy  souls,  who,  born  of  heaven 506 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 86 

Through  the  day  Thy  Love  has  spared  us 525 

Thy  ceaseless,  unexhausted  Love 77 

Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord 645 

Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea 83 

Thy  Word,  O  Lord,  like  gentle  dews 314 


INDEX    OP    FIRST    LINES.  941 

HYMNS. 

'Tis  not  this  fleshly  robe  alone 234 

'Tis  sweet  to  rest  in  lively  hope 564 

To  God  be  glory,  peace  on  earth 8 

To  God  the  only  wise 443 

To  Him,  Who  for  our  sins  v/as  slain 617 

To  Thee  this  temple  we  devote 635 

To  the  Name  of  our  salvation 213 

To  Thy  temple  I  repair 48 

Truest  Friend,  who  canst  not  fail 440 

Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes 428 

Wake,  awake,  for  night  is  flying ....    580 

Weary  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my  sin 605 

Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God 360 

Weary  sinner,  keep  thine  eyes 184 

We  give  Thee  but  Thine  own 477 

We  hail  Thee,  Lord,  Thy  Church's  Rock 272 

We  know,  by  faith  we  know 577 

Welcome,  Thou  Victor  in  the  strife 197 

We  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee 513 

Well  for  him  who  all  things  losing 451 

We  praise  and  bless  Thee,  gracious  Lord 441 

We  sing  the  praise  of  Him  Who  died 607 

What  are  the  heavens,  O  God  of  heaven 104 

What  are  these  in  bright  array 582 

What  cheering  words  are  these 378 

What  our  Father  does  is  well 504 

What  shall  I  render  to  my  God 15 

What  sinners  value  I  resign 563 

What  strange  perplexities  arise 469 

When  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God 17 

When  all  with  awe  shall  stand  around 573 

When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view 212 

When,  His  salvation  bringing 527 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear 380 

When  I  can  trust  my  all  with  God 484 

When  in  the  hour  of  utmost  need 496 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  Cross 183 

When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay 474 

When  my  last  hour  is  close  at  hand 547 

When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death 571 

When  sorrow  and  remorse 488 


942  INDEX    OF   FIRST    LINES. 


HYMNS. 

When  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies 507 

When  the  last  agony  draws  nigh ,  .  .    548 

When  Thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come 570 

When  we  pass  through  yonder  river 576 

Wherefore  should  I  make  my  moan 559 

While  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power 16 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 139 

Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom 191 

Who  knows  how  near  my  end  may  be 546 

Who,  O  Lord,  when  life  is  o'er 394 

Who  puts  his  trust  in  God  most  just 422 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends 556 

Wilt  Thou  not,  my  Shepherd  true 230 

Winter  reigns  o'er  many  a  region 631 

With  all  the  powers  my  poor  heart  hath 338 

With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh 603 

With  joy  our  voices  we  unite 260 

With  songs  of  sacred  joy 265 

With  years  opprest,  with  sorrow  worn ^  .  .    537 

Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 76 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord 465 

Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints 487 

Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded 270 


